After Isaakios I checked the attacks of eastern barbarians - an easy task - he marched in full force against those in the west living beyond the Danube (Pechenegs). They had suddenly risen and crossed the frozen river to Roman territory. When he marched against them their leaders came to offer their allegiance except for one, Selte. The latter's camp was deep in the forest and marshes of the Danube, near a precipitous rock. From there he came to the plain to fight, but was easily defeated. The Pechenegs dared not face the disciplined ranks of Isaakios' men, but attacked in small groups. As they were still unsuccessful they said they would fight on the third day, abandoning the weak in camp and dispersing to rough country, fleeing like hares back to the Danube forests. When Isaakios attacked on the third day, nobody was to be seen. He captured Selte's hideout, but thought it unwise to pursue them further. He destroyed their tents, took the booty and returned bearing trophies and leaving a guard, then made his way back to Constantinople. Isaakios' wife Aikaterine and his daughter Maria, by their prayers, should share his triumph