cortegiania:At the sound of the s acristy b e l l, the priests snatched their daggers from their rob
cortegiania:At the sound of the s acristy b e l l, the priests snatched their daggers from their robes. Inexpertly, Maffei placed his hand on L o r e n z o’s shoulder, as though to steady himself or to make sure of his aim. As Lorenzo turned, he felt the dagger’s point against his neck. Maffei lunged forward, and the tip of the dagger cut into the tensed flesh. Lorenzo leapt away, tearing off his cloak as he did so and wrapping it around his arm as a shield. He drew his sword, slashed at the two p r i e s t s who, unnerved by his fast reaction, were beaten back without difficulty. Then he vaulted over the a l t a r rail and dashed headlong for the new sacristy. G i u l i a n o’s mutilated body was already on the floor. The P a z z i C o n s p i r a c y, 26 April 1478 { x } -- source link