Siege of Crema. The Cremonese “cat” is set alight by the builders themselves so they can build a new siege tower in its place. Conrad of Bavaria and his men attempt to enter the walls by crossing the Marchisio Bridge. But this shouldn’t seem too reassuring, as many refuse to follow. A standard-bearer falls from the bridge and is captured. Others remain hanging, pulled inside the walls with grappling hooks, and taken prisoner. Conrad and his men remove their armor and throw themselves into the moat. The victory allows the Cremaschi to begin negotiations from a less unfavorable position. The inhabitants are granted permission to leave their homes unharmed.
