29. John the Blind Rides Into the Eternal Darkness
John the Blind’s command was understood to be honorific, what with him being blind and all. However, the excitement, sounds, and scent of the battle apparently awakened the old war dog in him. Despite his blindness, John ordered his knights to tie their horses to his and ride into battle, so he could deliver at least one stroke of his sword against the English, and thus satisfy his honor by taking an actual part in the fight.
His knights did as commanded, and tied to their horses, the blind king rode into battle. It ended badly: John the Blind, being blind, was unable to judge how far he had gone, and plunged too deep into the English ranks. He ended up getting cut off and enveloped by the enemy, and in the ensuing melee, the blind king and all of his entourage were slaughtered.