'See, he holds in his hands the keys of the gates, to betray the city.' [Illustration: "In his Hands the Keys of the Gates."-- --354] 'You lie, John,' said Marcel.

'By God, you traitor, 'tis you who lie,' replied Maillart: 'death! death! to all on his side!' "And he raised his battle-axe against Marcel.

Philippe Giffard, one of the provost's friends, threw himself before Marcel and covered him for a moment with his own body; but the struggle had begun in earnest.

Maillart plied his battle-axe upon Marcel, who fell pierced with many wounds.

Six of his comrades shared the same fate; and Robert Lecocq, Bishop of Laon, saved himself by putting on a Cordelier's habit.