“How does this business work?” “They mark out a circle. Round the edge men stand with shields, half from one side, half from the other, and they make sure no one leaves before it’s settled. Two men go into the circle. The one that dies there is the loser. Unless someone has it in mind to be merciful. Can’t see that happening today, though, somehow.” Also undeniable. “What do you fight with?” “Each one of us brings something. Could be anything. Then there’s a spin of a shield, and the winner picks the weapon he wants.” “So you might end up fighting with what your enemy brought?” “It can happen.
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