Part of the routed units retreated towards their camp. This move backfired when the camp followers turned against their masters and joined the manhunt.[68] The knights attempted to build a wagon fort: The camp was surrounded by wagons serving as an improvised fortification.[68] However, the defense was soon broken and the camp was ravaged. According to Cronica conflictus, more Knights died there than on the battlefield.[68] The battle lasted for about ten hours.[3]