110 THE 19TH ACCOUNT: BECKFORTH VS. FRANCUA 12

It took five more days before all of Beckforth's troops and their allies in all of Francua were subdued. Most of them surrendered right away after learning that Prince Eric was no more. These soldiers admitted that they were just doing their duties because they were loyal to their country and were following orders. Others who were loyal to the prince either committed suicide or fought back so the Francuan troops did not have a choice but to end their lives.