According to William of Tyre, on 27 July the crusaders decided to move to the plain on the eastern side of the city, which was less heavily fortified but had much less food and water.
Segundo Guillerme de Tiro, o 27 de xullo os cruzados decidiron pasar á chaira do lado oriental da cidade, que estaba menos fortificada, aínda que tiña moito menos comida e auga.