The hunters saw that the stag was killed by an arrow that was glowing and did not belong to any of them. They waited for the hunter to emerge. It was under the princess's order that the hunter would be rewarded. Should any of them try to bring the stag, with an enchanted arrow; they would have to face dire consequences. The band of hunters stood around the dead animal to keep anyone from taking it. There was some grumbling as each of the hunter was very disappointed they did not kill it.