Together the four men led a targeted charge at the part of Saladin’s army commanded by Taqi al-Din. But instead of holding position to take the attack, Taqi al-Din instructed his men simply to part as the horsemen barreled toward them, allowing them to fly through the lines untouched. Once they had passed, his infantry closed ranks once more, blocking the route back. Four of the most senior Christian leaders on the battlefield were now cut off from the rest of the men whom they were supposed to be commanding.
