The prince agreed in return to provide them with water and transport as far as the theatre of military operations. The barons were accompanied by their knights. To judge from surviving contracts, the total number of men committed was 105, though some contracts may have been lost or destroyed. One of these agreements, for a baron of Northumberland named Adam Gesemue, reads:
“Know that I have agreed with the Lord Edward, to go with him to the Holy Land, accompanied by five knights, and to remain in his service for a whole year to commence at the coming voyage in September. And in return he has given me, to cover all expenses, 600 marks and money and transport - that is to say the hire of a ship and water for as many persons and horses as are appropriate for knights.”
Edward in turn was obliged to serve under the King of France, Saint Louis, “in the same way as any of other barons”. He retained full jurisdiction over his own followers. Any offences committed by English or Breton crusaders travelling through the lands of Christian princes or against other crusaders in North Africa were to be tried by Edward, who was also responsible for punishment.
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