Mel. (calling.) What, ho! my guards!
Aymer enters with the knights, fighting their way through Melech’s soldiers, who are driven before them.
Aym. On with the war-cry of our ancient house:
For the Cross—De Chatillon!
Knights. For the Cross—De Chatillon!
[Rainier attempts to break from his guards. Sadi enters with more soldiers to the assistance of Melech. Aymer and the knights are overpowered. Aymer is wounded and falls.
Mel. Bring fetters—bind the captives!
Rai. Lost—all lost!
No! he is saved!
(Breaking from his guards, he goes up to Aymer.)