Although he landed in the mouth of the Daugava in 1200 with only 23 ships and 500 soldiers, the bishop's efforts ensured that a constant flow of recruits followed.
Han ankom til Daugavas munding i år 1200 med blot 23 skibe og 500 soldater, men biskoppens virksomhed sikrede en vedvarende tilstrømning af nye rekrutter.