Narrative Unit

Andronikos Kontostephanos Komnenos, son of Stephanos (Andronikos 17004)

Having learned of enemy numbers and morale from a captive (Anonymus 17073), he sent him to Dionysios 17001 to announce that Manuel 1 was close at hand to take revenge for injuries inflicted by the Hungarians (:) Kinnamos 270.17-271.3
Was sent by Manuel 1 as supreme commander against the Hungarians who were crossing to Sirmion, with precise orders on how to fight; rather than scouting, a captured enemy soldier revealed the enemies formidable numbers and plans (:) Kinnamos 270.2-22

Hungarian captive (Anonymus 17073)

Rather than scouting, Andronikos 17004 ordered the capture of an enemy soldier and asked him about Hungarian strength and plans; he said there were 37 generals under Dionysios 17001, 15,000 men, with high morale, who expected easy victory (:) Kinnamos 270.9-22
After giving his information, he was let go to Dionysios 17001 to announce that Manuel 1 was close at hand to take revenge for injuries inflicted by the Hungarians (:) Kinnamos 270.22-271.3

Dionysios, Hungarian general (Dionysios 17001)

Was said to have 37 generals and 15,000 men; was told by a released captive (Anonymus 170073) that Manuel 1 was close at hand to take revenge for injuries inflicted by the Hungarians (:) Kinnamos 270.22-271.3

Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (Manuel 1)

Andronikos 17004 Kontostephanos sent a captive (Anonymus 17073) to Dionysios 17001, to announce that he was at hand to take revenge on the Hungarians. The result was a great Byzantine victory (:) Kinnamos 270.22-271.3
Since the Hungarian forces were crossing to Sirmion, he sent against them Andronikos 17004 Kontostephanos as supreme commander among other generals, giving him precise instructions on how to fight, as if painting a picture (:) καθάπερ ἐν πίνακι ἀνεζωγράφηται Kinnamos 270.1-8

Preparations for Hungarian campaign, under Manuel's instructions