Kate could not believe the fight was over so quickly. He fought as one with years of experience and deadly precision. She saw he delighted in the engagement. The townsmen and guards rushed towards him. They had their weapons drawn. Mathis was too quick for them. There was a crowd of about 10 as they assessed the dead and praised him. Kate was not sure what to do. She had not seen anyone fight like that ..she was trying to recover from the fight she had witnessed. "Sluggish.. Mathis you saved my life and I am grateful. You fought well and Papa..., this whole town will speak of you for days and days." Kate curtsies to him and takes his hands. "You have my deepest thanks." She faces the people gathered, "This is Mathis. He is my champion and protector." Those around him cheer and raise their weapons in the air. "Hail Mathis...Hail Mathis..Mathis!"<br/>Kate smiles and leads him to the fountain. Others run out of their shops and gather to see the comotion...the dead are taken away to the keep.