now dick was more versed in giving blows than in making music . his first impulse was to seize the sword , then , come what might , he had something in his hand to defend himself with . but just as he was about to lift it the thought struck him that , if the place were full of spirits , as he felt sure that it must be , this action of him might be taken to mean defiance . this might cause them to band themselves together against him . so , changing his mind , he picked up the horn with a trembling hand . he blew a blast upon it , which , however , was so weak and feeble that it could scarce be heard at the other end of the hall . the result that followed was enough to appal the stoutest heart . thunder rolled in crashing peals through the immense hall . the charmed knights and their horses woke in an instant from their enchanted sleep . the knights sprang to their feet and seized their swords , brandishing them round their heads . their great black chargers stamped , and snorted , and ground their bits , as if eager to escape from their stalls . and where a moment before all had been stillness and silence , there was now a scene of wild din and excitement .
sprang to their feet and seized their swords , brandishing them round their heads .
what did the knights do when they woke up from their enchanted sleep ?
what did the knights do when they woke up from their enchanted sleep ?