As the crusaders prepared to fight Kerbogha by confession and communion, Adhemar and his clerics raised morale by circulating with crosses and images of the saints, promising indulgences, with fasting, prayer and alms. Once the formation was complete, Hugh of Vermandois led it out with Robert of Flanders and Robert of Normandy; behind, the cavalry followed the infantry, plundering being banned till victory was won. They first defeated a Turkish attempt to stop them leaving Antioch. As battle began, Anselm of Ribemont attacked so spectacularly as to leave an unforgettable mark of heroism. He was well supported by Hugh of Vermandois, Robert of Flanders, Robert of Normandy, Baldwin of Hainault and Eustace of Boulogne. Kerbogha heard that the crusaders had left Antioch and defeated his advance party. [Fulcher of Chartres and Ralph of Caen reported that he decided, too late, to accept the proposals of Peter the Hermit.] When the crusader lines were complete he stopped playing chess and skilfully but contemptuously drew up his own army, sending shorewards an elite corps under Kilic Arslan I, to crush the crusaders as they fled. The front line of the crusaders pushed the enemy back over a stream. As this frontal attack succeeded, Kilic Arslan attacked Bohemond in the rear, burning stubble to sow confusion; Bohemond, despite personal bravery and the support of Robert FitzGerard and his standard, which showed the Cross, was nearly defeated. But Godfrey and Tancred came to aid him, and were eventually victorious. When the Turks made a stand on a small hill against the crusaders' front line, they were dislodged