Elaborate (maybe imaginary) description of the humiliation of Reynaud & Toros in Manuel's camp
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MANUEL I (1143-1180) (1143-1160)
1159
Summary:
Dates:
1159:
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (
Manuel 1
)
When approached theatrically in Antioch by
Renaud 17001
and an escort of monks, he on his dais would not see him; finally he agreed to oaths conceding all he wanted, including acceptance of a Greek patriarch (:)
Kinnamos 182.11-183.13
Reynaud of Chatillon, prince of Antioch (
Renaud 17001
)
When his promises failed, he approached
Manuel 1
in the city with bare head, arms and feet, escorted by monks, noose round neck and sword in hand; Manuel, on his high dais, still refused (:)
Kinnamos 182.11-19
His escort of Latin monks, weeping, barefoot and bare-headed, pleaded for him, at first in vain; but
Manuel 1
finally accepted oaths which gave him all he wanted, including acceptance of a Greek patriarch, in front of amazed envoys (:)
Kinnamos 182.19-183.13