In that same time, the Jews were subjected to serious plunder and affliction. For since Lord Fulk sought with all his strength the complete uprooting of sins and the planting of virtues, and since he utterly abhorred usurers, he detested the Jews in every way, because many of our people were being worn down by their endless and heavy interest charges.

Therefore, at his urging and fervent instigation, and through the efforts of the bishops, it was brought about that half of all debts owed to the Jews would be cancelled, and the other half would be paid.