Once the Beast had defeated the wolves, they were too afraid to attack anyone in the forest.

Now, Belle arrived at the village, and showed the mirror to Gaston and the villagers, proving the Beast did exist by looking into it and seeing him there. Gaston and the villagers, however, were aghast at the Beast's ugliness, and formed a mob, ready to go and kill him. Belle chased after them, trying to explain that though the Beast was hideous, he meant no harm. When they arrived, the furniture put up an excellent fight, chasing the mob away... but Gaston still remained, wanting to kill the thing that tried to steal his 'prize!' The Beast and Gaston faced each other, and had a long, dangerous fight on the balconies. The Beast won, and spared his life, turning his back as he heard Belle returning... only for Gaston to stab him from behind!