 Stephen of Blois, a Crusade leader, was in Alexandretta when he learned of the situation in Antioch.It seemed like their situation was hopeless so he left the Middle East, warning Alexios and his army on his way back to France.Because of what looked like a massive betrayal, the leaders at Antioch, most notably Bohemond, argued that Alexios had deserted the Crusade and thus invalidated all of their oaths to him.