 After defeating a small Egyptian scouting squadron near Cyprus, Kontostephanos arrived at Tyre and Acre in late September to find that Amalric had undertaken no preparations whatsoever.The delays on the part of the Crusaders infuriated Kontostephanos and sow mistrust among the ostensible allies.It was not until mid-October that the combined armies and fleets set forth, arriving at Damietta two weeks later.