everything from then on became a series of steps : quietly summoning ress ; telling the young , talented guard to keep his mouth shut and to find whatever healers were closest ; wrapping her in his cloak so no one could see the blood on her skin ; scooping her up and carrying her to her rooms ; barking orders at the healers ; and finally pinning her down on the bed as they forced the antidote down her throat until she choked on it .