Jonathan was actually enjoying Will's skill. Every strike was parried as steel against steel would create sparks. The two men were well matched. Beads of sweat dotted Jonathan's face. He was accustume to his chain mail tunic. But he did not wear it. He really under estimated the farm boy's skill. Blow for blow Jonathan was not able to find the man's weakness.<br/><br/>"I have not met you in battle. Who's trained you?" Jonathan was becoming frustrated an began an attack forcing Will to fight on the defensive. Jonathan's choice of waring his quilted doublet allowed him free movement. Jonathan was finding Will to be a worthy swordsman.<br/><br/>Ten minutes into the challenge the crowd was divided and Will was receiving cheers. Kate was happy for Will. The mage said under her breath, "Come on Will five more minutes." She raised her hand and waved as promised.<br/><br/>The spectators began to place bet between each other. Bards began to make up songs to this epic challenge. The out come was anyone's guess.<br/><br/>Sir Edmond was the local blacksmith. He was a formidable warrior until a near mortal wound forced him to retire as an elite Knight. He agreed to train William and left the forging to his son. An arrangement was agreed upon between Edmond and Will's father.