 Klobb, after telling his men not to open fire under any circumstances, in full-dress uniform and with his "Légion d'honneur" pinned on his chest, proceeded alone toward Voulet, who kept telling him to go back.To emphasise his warnings Voulet ordered two salvos fired in the air.When Klobb addressed Voulet's men, reminding them of their duties, Voulet threatened them with a pistol and ordered them to open fire.