But if it should be fated otherwise, then when my sins are purged I will seek you among the saints, you who by your noble deed have earned the sure grace of God.
"The embassy rides.

I have no time for more, though there is much to say.

Farewell .-- Godwin." The terms of Saladin had been accepted.

With rejoicing because their lives were spared, but with woe and lamentation because the holy city had fallen again into the hands of the Moslem, the people of Jerusalem made ready to leave the streets and seek new homes elsewhere.

The great golden cross was torn from the mosque el-Aksa, and on every tower and wall floated the yellow banners of Saladin.