A force from Shayzar was led into a trap by a few men from Kafartab, and were forced to fight their way out. Jum'a, the Shayzar champion, received a serious wound, but it brought a good result, because it cured him of a long-standing eye infection. Usama's cousin, Dhakhira al-Dawla Khitam, had a poor mount, and envied Usama the two spare horses he had on hand. Usama gave him a chestnut, and he charged the enemy, who surrounded him. His companions were finally able to save Khitam, but the horse perished