The company were struck with terror and amazement. The PrincessHippolita, without knowing what was the matter, but anxious for herson, swooned away. Manfred, less apprehensive than enraged at theprocrastination of the nuptials, and at the folly of his domestic,asked imperiously what was the matter? The fellow made no answer,but continued pointing towards the courtyard; and at last, afterrepeated questions put to him, cried out, "Oh! the helmet! thehelmet!"