Chapter 26 (Part 1) Discussion And Commentary

• The promulgator coughed to clear his throat before continuing. “I will introduce the young men in order of competition results, starting with the winner. The winner is Alasdair of the Munro Clan. Alasdair, come here at the front, and so will all the others whose names I shall say."The young man stepped forward with a huge smile and greeted the crowd on the terraces, who gave him a standing ovation.
• "The next young man is Trevor of the Gordon Clan," continued the promulgator when the applause died down.
• The young man stepped forward, where he received applause too.