The attendant came bursting into my room and told me that Renfield had somehow met with some accident. He had heard him yell; and when he went to him found him lying on his face on the floor, all covered with blood.
– Bram Stoker
Dracula, Chapter 20. Renfield, who had warned Dr. John Seward that he was in danger and the asylum would not protect him from Count Dracula, is discovered lying on the floor with his face smashed. Initially Seward chooses to believe Renfield is the victim of an accident, and not some supernatural force.