Joscelin escaped from the immediate area of the fortress, and sent one of his companions back with a ring to confirm the fact to Balswin II, as they had planned. He then had to conquer hunger, thirst and exhaustion on his unfamiliar journey on foot to the Euphrates. With the help of the other two, who were strong swimmers, Joscelin, who was not, crossed the river on inflated wineskins. He then slept a little, and met an Armenian family who gave him some figs and grapes. The husband recognised him, had been kindly treated by him in the past and wanted to help, but had to be warned not to act in a way which would draw people's attention. Joscelin travelled for a distance on their donkey, with their daughter sitting in front of him crying loudly, and he could not pacify her. He eventually reached Tell Bashir, where he was welcomed by his wife and the whole castle, and rewarded the Armenian. From there he was escorted to Antioch and Jerusalem, trying everywhere to organise forces for the rescue of Baldwin. He dedicated at Mt Calvary the two fetters he still carried, one of iron, the other of silver