 What is the main risk of Sir Robert's command to charge into Saladin's frontline?
He himself, Sir Robert de Bouain, was riding with the Norman and English troops, just behind the men of Poitou. If, as our informers tell us, there are uncounted Turks to the fore, and if, as we are aware, our rear is being dogged by the Bedouin and the black horsemen of Egypt, it would seem that Saladin has at hand more than enough to overcome us, were they all truly Christian knights." Sir Robert felt his horse move, as though it were urging him on toward the battle, but his hand held to the reins, keeping the great charger in check. If we allow the Egyptians to take us from the rear, there will be no need for Saladin and his Turks to come down on our flank.
 He is disobeying King Richard's orders
 The Hospitallers might not have enough time to recover  He is disobeying King Richard's orders  King Richard will be left unprotected  Sir Robert will likely perish in the fray