As the battle between the Angevin troops and the Sicilian soldiers raged on, the cacophony of clashing swords and war cries echoed through the valley. The Angevin soldiers displayed unwavering determination, their valor evident in every swing of their weapons. Conversely, the Sicilian defenders stood resolute, fiercely protecting their homeland from the invaders.
Hidden amidst this chaotic battlefield, a contingent of light cavalry led by Count Maletta of Ragusa lay in wait.'That boy is a mad man; the plan he had offered during the meeting was to fail under every right, moving right ahead of the camp to get behind them. What madness! Yet it worked, and I cannot believe it did. It must have been providence; there is no other explanation.'