Left: King Clovis of France (died 511) in battle, probably the Battle of Tolbiac, which ocurred between 496 and 506. Gregory of Tours was the first to have mentioned the element that has shaped subsequent interpretations of Tolbiac as climactic in European history: Clovis is said to have attributed his success to a vow that he had made: if he won, he would convert to the religion of the Christian God who had aided him, also the religion of his wife Clotilde. Gregory of Tours records Clovis's prayer in chapter II of the History of the Franks: "O Jesus Christ, you who as Clotilde tells me are the son of the Living God, you who give succor to those who are in danger, and victory to those accorded who hope in Thee, I seek the glory of devotion with your assistance: If you give me victory over these enemies, and if I experience the miracles that the people committed to your name say they have had, I believe in you, and I will be baptized in your name". He is shown going into battle with a standard displaying his pre-baptismal (attributed) coat of arms: Sable, three toads or (tinctures vary in other sources).