 In 1407 John the Fearless ordered Orléans ' assassination . On 23 November hired killers attacked the duke as he returned to his Paris residence , cut off his hand holding the horse 's reins , and " hacked [ him ] to death with swords , axes , and wooden clubs " . His body was left in a gutter . John first denied involvement in the assassination , but quickly admitted that the act was done for the Queen 's honor , claiming he acted to " avenge " the monarchy of the alleged adultery between Isabeau and Orléans . His royal uncles , shocked at his confession , forced him to leave Paris while the Royal Council attempted a reconciliation between the Houses of Burgundy and Orléans . 
