As the fight went on, the crowd seemed to cheer more and more with every hit the orc landed on Lina, much louder than any time she had won a fight - although whether it was because she was losing, or simply because the orc was a more popular fighter, it was impossible to tell.  That was little comfort when the loudest screams she had heard yet were the last thing she heard before blacking out.<br/><br/>As soon as she was out, the orc raised his arms, basking in the cheers of the crowd for a few moments.  Several assistants ran into the arena, wheeling behind them a wooden platform with a pillory on it.  Once it was at the center of the arena, they removed the wheels, letting the platform rest on the floor of the arena.  Meanwhile, the orc went to Lina's unconscious form and picked up the elf, throwing her over his shoulder as he carried her over to the pillory and, with the aid of the assistants, locked her in place, her neck and wrists stuck between the wooden boards, and locked her legs to the platform with a pair of shackles, each with only a six-inch chain.  Once she was secured, they forced a healing potion down her throat and quickly left the arena, leaving Lina to awaken to a still-cheering crowd.