Plunder and rapine indeed appeared to be the object of the Crusaders.

On this as well as on most other preceding bands, their misdeeds drew down the vengeance of the people.

At an early period of their march, and as soon as they reached Hungary, the people fell upon them, and put the greater portion to the sword.
"Thus, in these irregular expeditions no less than five hundred thousand people are supposed to have perished.

Godfrey de Bouillon was the first who undertook to lead a Crusade according to the military knowledge of the day.

With him were his brothers Eustace and Baldwin, the Counts of Anault and St.Paul, and many other nobles and gentlemen, with their retainers, well armed and under good order; and so firm was the discipline of Duke Godfrey that they were allowed to pass freely by the people of the countries who had opposed the previous bands.
"Through Hungary, Bulgaria, and Thrace he made his way; and though he met with many difficulties from Alexius, the crafty and treacherous Emperor of the Greeks, he at last succeeded in crossing into Asia.