So I felt quite safe in believing that the utmost force that could for the future be brought against us would be but small; that is, of knights.

I therefore issued a congratulatory proclamation to my army in these words: SOLDIERS, CHAMPIONS OF HUMAN LIBERTY AND EQUALITY: Your General congratulates you! In the pride of his strength and the vanity of his renown, an arrogant enemy came against you.

You were ready.

The conflict was brief; on your side, glorious.

This mighty victory, having been achieved utterly without loss, stands without example in history.