Next day at daylight a tremendous hubbub was heard without the city and Lü Pu, halberd in hand, hasted to the wall to see what it meant. As he went from gate to gate inspecting the defences and guards he censured Wei Hsü for letting Hou Chʻêng escape and get away with his horse. He threatened to punish him. But just then the besiegers began a fierce attack as the white flag had just appeared and Lü Pu had to turn all his energies to defence. The assault lasted till noon, when the attacking force drew off for a time. Lü Pu was taking a rest in the tower and fell asleep in his chair. Sun Hsien sent away his attendants, and when they had gone he stole his master’s weapon, the halberd in which he trusted. Then he and Wei Hsü fell upon Lü together and before he was well awake had bound him with cords, trussing him so that he could not move. Lü Pu shouted for his men, but they were driven off by the two traitors and could not come near. Then a white flag was shown and the besiegers again approached the city. The traitors shouted out that Lü Pu was a prisoner. But Hsiahou Yüan could hardly believe it till they threw down the famous halberd. The gates were flung open and the enemy entered the city. Kao Shun and Chang Liao, who were at the opposite gate, were surrounded and cut off by the water and helpless. They were captured. Chʻên Kung made a dash to the south gate but was also taken. Presently Tsʻao Tsʻao entered and at once gave orders to turn the streams back into their usual courses. He put out proclamations soothing the people. He and Liu Pei seated themselves side by side in the White Gate Tower, with Kuan Yü and Chang Fei in attendance. The captives, to the number of a thousand, were brought before them. Lü Pu looked a pitiable object. Although a very tall man he was tied up in a veritable ball. “The bonds are very tight,” cried he, “I beseech you to loosen them.” “A bound tiger frets of course,” replied Tsʻao. Seeing the three traitors standing there looking pleased at their success Pu said, “I treated you all well enough; how could you turn against me?” Said Sung Hsien, “You listened to the words of your women, but rejected the advice of your captains. Was not that mean?” Lü Pu was silent. Then Kao Shun was brought forward. “What have you to say?” asked Tsʻao. Shun sulkily held his tongue and was ordered out to execution. Next Chʻên Kung was led in. “I hope you have been well since we last saw each other, Kungtʻai?” said Tsʻao. “Your ways were crooked and so I left you,” said Chʻên. “You say I was crooked; and what of your serving Lü Pu?” “Though he was a fool, he did not resemble you in deceit and wickedness.” “You say you are able enough and clever, but what about your position to-day?” Turning toward Lü Pu, Chʻên Kung said, “This man would not follow my advice. Had he done so he would not now be a captive.” “What think you ought to be done about this day’s work?” said Tsʻao.