so he had had to yell for his guards , to help him up and slap the accursed wench around to stop her screaming perhaps he should throw her in gaol just to be on the safe side ; rumours of his imminent death was the last thing he needed but the damned fools , seeing their lord covered in blood , drew their swords at once , and before king fazen could explain that the maid hadnt tried to assassinate him , theyd butchered the poor silly girl , inundating the floor with a fresh river of blood .