The small town looked somewhat illusory from the sea, as it was mostly hidden in a sleepy hollow between shrub-covered hills and the water. But there were several white houses, winding alleys, dozens of wells, and a few Christian Churches, at least one of which had once been a temple to a Greek Goddess. The town even had a theater.
Not far away, there appeared to be a large square, surrounded by pillars like rows of trees.
On one side of the square stood a large, white building that had originally been a bathhouse. Now a solid, square fortress, Eric and his party were led to a meeting in a "magnificent" room on the top floor, though it too looked quite spartan.
Eric, King Robert, and a retinue of High Lords walked in. The Knights were in other rooms; they were offered wine and accompanying snacks—some dried walnuts.
The Infantry and Pisa Oarsmen waited outside, permitted only diluted beer.
Governor Constantine once again offered his apologies to King Robert.
