but alas! he went out to die. in one battle, a small band of the english bravely attacked a large army of their enemies. the horse which sidney was riding was killed under him, and as he mounted another, he was shot in the leg, and his thigh-bone was broken. the horse took fright and galloped away from the fight, but its wounded and bleeding rider held to his seat, and when he reached a place of safety was lifted from his horse, and gently laid upon the ground. he was faint from loss of blood, and in great pain, and his throat was parched with thirst.