The first three armies passing through Hungary resulting in calamitous slaughters, and the king Coloman the Learned was determined to not repeat these disasters.
In September 1096, Godfrey successfully negotiated the passage of the army through Hungary, but the price was high.
The incident apparently greatly enhanced the standing of Coloman in the eyes of European royalty.
[1] As Henry and Baldwin hurried to Constantinople in search of booty, Godfrey and the others would arrive shortly thereafter.
Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and Godfrey differed on the goals of the crusade, and Godfrey was unwilling to agree to the emperor's demands prior to the main force of Crusaders that would shortly arrive in the Holy Land.