In this chapter, we are told that the battle is about to begin, and that it will be the culmination of all that has happened in the past few years. We are also told that it is the beginning of the end of the Crusades, and we are also given a brief description of the events that have taken place in the last few days. It is clear that the events of the previous few days have had a significant effect on the outcome of the battle, and the reader is told that they will have a significant impact on the future of the war.