The next duel was between Sir Lyn and Sir Vancel. The latter knight was remarkably large and had done decently well with his own fighting. Up against the skill of Sir Lyn, perhaps Aidan was due to watch the first proper duel of the tournament. He sipped his wine once more, grinning as the two knights came to face each other.

Sir Vancel was the first to strike, with Sir Lyn dodging easily as he had before. Sir Lyn misjudged the distance of his counter attack and earned a bash to the dirt for his trouble. Aidan watched as Sir Lyn cleverly staggered the larger foe, before attempting a barrage of swings and locking blades.

The Prince leaned forward in his throne, as did many others in the crowd, and began watching more intently than before. Then Sir Lyn broke the bladelock and used Sir Vancel's own weight to bring him down, kicking him as he stumbled and bringing his sword to the fallen giant's throat.

As the trumpets accompanied Sir Lyn's victory, Aidan couldn't help but chuckle. He was actually impressed now.