At Raidestos Raymond met imperial messengers, other crusaders, and his own envoys, who all urged him to go on to speak with Alexios, so as not to delay the crusade. He left the army, was well received by Alexios and pressed to swear agreements like the rest, but totally refused; meanwhile, his army was attacked by Alexios' men. Hearing of this, Raymond accused Alexios of treachery in enticing him away and attacking his men, and called on other leaders to avenge him. Bohemond, Godfrey and Robert of Flanders, summoned by Alexios to calm him, told him to conceal his fury and he trusted them; all protested to Alexios, who publicly claimed innocence while offering amends. Raymond was fully reconciled to Alexios, swore agreement and all received more gifts. His army arrived and crossed to join the rest. Its leaders were William, bishop of Orange, Raimbold, count of Orange, Centule of Bigorre, Gaston of Bearn, Gerard of Rousillon, Raymond Pilet, William of Forez, William of Amanieu and William of Montpellier. He stayed in the city for a time, urging Alexios, like the others, to lead the crusade himself, but without success. Alexios discussed with him the route to be followed and the defects of other crusaders. The party arrived as the other crusaders were leaving, and the subsequent delay nearly made him late for the battle outside Nicaea