Other assassins rushed in and fell upon the monarch.

He was a man of gigantic powers, and struggled against his foes with almost supernatural energy, filling the chateau with his shrieks for help.
At last, pierced with innumerable wounds, he fell in his blood, apparently silent in death.

The assassins, terrified by the horrible scene, and apprehensive that the guard might come to the rescue of the king, caught up their dead comrade and fled.
The monarch had, however, but fainted.

He almost instantly revived, and with impetuosity and bravery, seized his sword and gave chase to the murderers, shouting with all his strength to his attendants to hasten to his aid.

The assassins turned upon him.