King. Joinville's moving and readable memoir of Louis describes a heroic figure who exemplified faith and chivalry to an almost unparalleled degree. He led several crusades. When captured by Muslim enemies, ransom was raised and delivered. But Louis pointed out to his captors that they were being cheated; the ransom was actually less than had been demanded and promised. He then waited patiently until the missing sum was delivered. In addition to his piety and chivalry, he was also a just king who revised laws and made peace with England.