Exaugustus Boiοannes (Italian: Exaugusto Bugiano, Greek: Εξακουστός Βοϊωάννης, fl.
According to William of Apulia, prior to battle Exaugustus made a speech to the troops as follows: Lads, have pride in your manhood, and don't allow yourselves to have the hearts of women!
Be valiant, I pray you, remember the courage of your ancestors, and don't disgrace them by placing your trust in your feet [alone]!
One should not fear the Frankish people in battle, for they are inferior both in numbers and in courage.The Normans, however, sortied from Melfi and camped on the Monte Siricolo, near Montepeloso.
The Normans, as mere mercenaries, turned the captive catepan over to the Lombard leader Atenulf in Benevento.