Once Habib was known to have fallen , the Ifriqiyan troops felt no compulsion to remain in the field with the hateful Syrians .
Once Habib was known to have fallen , the Ifriqiyan troops quickly broke ranks and fled , leaving the Syrians to fight alone .
Once Habib was known to have fallen , the Ifriqiyan troops felt no compulsion to remain in the field with the hateful Syrians , and quickly broke ranks and fled , leaving the Syrians to fight alone .