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g in the city。〃
Zhang Fei savagely got into his armor and laid hold of his mighty serpent halberd。 But as he was mounting his horse at the gate; the attacking soldiers came up。 He rushed at them but being still half intoxicated made but a poor fight。 Lu Bu knowing Zhang Fei's prowess did not press him hard; and Zhang Fei made his way; with eighteen leading Guards of Yan; to the east gate; and there went out; leaving Liu Bei's family to their fate。
Cao Bao; seeing Zhang Fei had but a very small force and was still half drunk as well; came in pursuit。 Zhang Fei saw who it was and was mad with rage。 He galloped toward Cao Bao and drove him off after a few passes。 He followed Cao Bao to the moat and wounded him in the back。 Cao Bao's frightened steed carried its master into the moat; and he was drowned。
Once well outside the city Zhang Fei collected his troops; and they rode off toward the south direction。
Lu Bu having surprised the city set himself to restore order。 He put a guard over the residence of Liu Bei so that no one should disturb the family。
Zhang Fei with his few followers went to his brother's camp at Xuyi and told his story of treachery and surprise。 All were greatly distressed。
〃Success is not worth rejoicing over; failure is not worth grieving over;〃 said Liu Bei with a sigh。
〃Where are our sisters?〃 asked Guan Yu。
〃They shared the fate of the city。〃
Liu Bei nodded his head and was silent。
Guan Yu with an effort controlled his reproaches and said; 〃What did you say when you promised to guard the city; and what orders did our brother give you? Now the city is lost and therewith our sisters…in…law。 Have you done well?〃
Zhang Fei was overwhelmed by remorse。 He drew his sword to kill hi