A terrible tumult broke out in the city.

There was no arm of law sufficiently powerful to restrain the mob, and anarchy, with all its desolation, reigned for a time triumphant.

A deputation of the most influential citizens of Kief was immediately sent to Monomaque, with the most earnest entreaty that he would hasten to rescue them and their city from the impending ruin.

The heroic prince could not turn a deaf ear to this appeal.

He hastened to the city, where his presence, combined with the knowledge which all had of his energy and courage, at once appeased the tumult.