Monks of War
Monks of War: Holy Crusade Unveiled
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Knights of the Cross
Reference to knights associated with Christianity and the Crusades.
Winners of the battle
Those who have achieved victory in battles.
The Christians rule the Holy land
Christians asserting control over the Holy Land.
In the East they settle Hugo de Payens
Hugo de Payens settling in the East, possibly indicating a historical figure.
A frenchman and duke
Hugo de Payens described as a Frenchman and duke.
Promises the King of Jerusalem
Promising to assist in the pilgrimage route to the King of Jerusalem.
To escort the piligrim route
Commitment to escorting pilgrims on their journey.
We are the monks
Identification of the group as monks, suggesting a religious order.
Protectors of God
Claiming the role of protectors chosen by God.
A legend is born
Birth of a legendary group.
Worship the Lord
Encouragement to worship the Lord.
Monks of war
Identification as monks engaged in warfare.
Killers in the East
Portrayal of the monks as killers in the East.
Monks of war
Reiteration of monks being involved in war.
Killers or priests
Potential ambiguity in the monks' role as either killers or priests.
The Order explands
Expansion of the mentioned order.
Thousands prepare
Preparation of thousands to join the cause.
To wearing the cross in red
Symbolic reference to wearing a red cross for holy warfare.
To holy Warfare
Emphasis on the holy aspect of the warfare.
The poor and the rich
Inclusivity of both the poor and the rich in supporting the cause.
Kings and queens
Involvement of royalty, kings, and queens.
Giving money giving gold
Financial contributions in the form of money and gold.
Hugo de Payens means
Significance of Hugo de Payens in this context.
Pope and priests
Recognition of support from the Pope and priests.
Patronize the Order
Endorsement and sponsorship of the Order by religious figures.
And they regard them
The order is regarded as heroes in their time.
As heroes of this time
Public perception of the monks as heroic figures.
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