The Crusader army continued its journey south along the coast, stopping two weeks later for a period of three days to mourn the passing of Peter Bartholomew, who finally succumbed to his wounds sustained in the Ordeal by Fire. He was given a grand funeral by Count Raymond that was attended by all the leaders, save for Peter the Hermit, who was nowhere to be seen.
Along with Peter Bartholomew’s passing, the Holy Lance and his vision of Saint Andrew were largely discredited and fell into obscurity. The sudden vacancy in the religious leadership left the door open for Peter the Hermit, who seized upon the opportunity to gather up more followers. Although he lacked popularity and influence among the Crusader leaders, Peter the Hermit’s followers among the Crusader knights and warriors seemed
