Resistance throughout the Regno collapsed and towns surrendered even before Charles' troops reached them. The Saracens of Luceraa Muslim colony established during Frederick II's reignpaid homage to him. His commander, Philip of Montfort, took control of the island of Sicily. Manfred's widow, Helena of Epirus, and their children were captured. Charles laid claim to her dowrythe island of Corfu and the region of Durazzo (now Durrës in Albania)by right of conquest. His troops seized Corfu before the end of the year.