On two occasions, in Sardinia and in the region of Arles (where he had been called by his ally Charles Martel) he successfully fought Saracen pirates, enhancing his reputation as a Christian king.
Kahel korral, Sardiinias ja Arles'i piirkonnas (kuhu ta kutsuti tema liitlase Karl Martelli poolt), võitles ta edukalt saratseeni piraatidega, parandades oma mainet kristliku kuningana.