-Try to take it slow, it worked for me. Whenever I get into a stituaton with too many or to strong opponenets, I run. (I'm a coward, I know) After a while they don't follow you anymore. ( Or at least one of them. )
-If your health is really low, you can wait by the computer until it's full. (Not fighting.)
-If you have killed a couple of guards, and it went pretty well, you can save. Then when you die you don't have to start all the way back.