Knowing that Belle has no interest in marrying Gaston , Maurice refuses her hand , prompting Gaston to leave him to die at the hands of the wolves .
However , Gaston only wanted to help in order to get Maurice 's blessing for his marriage to Belle .
Knowing that Belle has no interest in marrying Gaston , Maurice refuses Belle 's hand , Gaston Gaston to leave him to die at the hands of the wolves .
However , Gaston only wanted to help in order to get Maurice 's blessing for his marriage to Belle .