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lay him then。

All this was done; but not without some hesitation and delay; and some news of the plot reached Ma Chao。 He found out the careful preparations that had been made and resolved to act first。 Leaving Ma Dai and Pang De in reserve; he chose a few trusted leaders and with stealthy steps made his way into Han Sui's tent。 There he found Han Sui and his five confederates deep in conversation。 He just caught a word or two that Yang Qiu said; 〃We must not delay; now is the time。〃

In burst Ma Chao raging and yelling; 〃You herd of rebels! Would you dare to plot against me?〃

They were taken aback。 Ma Chao sprang at Han Sui and slashed at his face。 Han Sui put up his hand to ward off the blow; and his hand was cut off。 The five drew their swords and set on Ma Chao and his men; who rushed outside。 Soon Ma Chao was hemmed in by the five; but he kept them at bay by wonderful swordsmanship。 And as the swords flashed; the red blood flowed。 Soon Ma Wan was down and Liang Xing disabled; then the other three fled。

Ma Chao ran back into the tent to finish Han Sui; but the servants had removed him。 Then a torch was lit; and soon there was motion all through the camp。 Ma Chao mounted his horse; for Pang De and Ma Dai had now arrived; and the real fight began。 Cao Cao's troops poured in from all sides: Xu Chu and Xu Huang were in front and behind; Xiahou Yuan and Cao Hong to the left and right。 Meanwhile; the Xiliang soldiers fought with each other。

Losing sight of his generals; Ma Chao and one hundred riders got to the head of the floating bridge over the River Wei just about dawn。 There he fell across Li Kan ing over the bridge with an army。 Ma Chao set his spear and rode at him full tilt。 Li Kan turned down his spear and fled。 From behind Ma Ch