Books 8 and 9 Summary

Book 8 - The following morning, the storm passes, and "the pagans" send an evil spirit (Alecto) into the Crusaders' camp to spread discontent. At the same time, a messenger arrives with news that the Prince of Norway, journeying to join the Crusade, was killed in a battle with pagan forces. As Godfrey and his warriors grieve, a group of Italian warriors returns from an expedition to search for food with the news that they found Renaldo's armor and dismembered body. As the Crusaders grieve even more, one of them (Argillan) becomes angry and demands that Godfrey take immediate and violent revenge. As several Crusaders voice their agreement and even prepare to go into battle, Godfrey prays for guidance. He then arms himself and speaks to the Crusaders, convincing them that they must serve the greater cause of God's mission, not the...