In old documents, a scene of cowering before the enemy's force is depicted.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
feeling sorry; embarrassed; ashamed; obliged
Obsolete term for a mix of apology, embarrassment, shame, or obligation when one has troubled someone or received a compliment. Modern equivalents include 恐縮 or 申し訳ない.
過分のご厚意に恐悚し、言葉もなかったと記されている。
It is written that he felt ashamed and speechless at the excessive kindness.