ten o'clock
In such cheer , perhaps , we can heal the wounds inflicted by Notaras . We can at least make ready to die with grace . '' He went out , and taking horse , rode at speed to the Gate St. Romain , and succeeded in soothing the offended Genoese . At ten o'clock the banquet was held . The chroniclers say of it that there were speeches , embraces , and a fresh resolution to fight , and endure the worst or conquer . And they chose a battle-cry -- _ Christ and Holy Church . _ At separating , the Emperor , with infinite tenderness , but never more knightly , prayed forgiveness of any he might have wronged or affronted ; and the guests came one by one to bid him adieu , and he commended them to God , and the gratitude of Christians in the ages to come , and his hands were drenched with their tears .