XAVIER I am about to face my second to last opponent and his lance is heading straight for my chest. I know that this is going to be excruciating and I also know that there is nothing I can do about it. Then I feel the pain and I hold on to the horse as much as I can. This was probably the most hurtful one that I have gotten through this entire tournament. This time I can not stop from pulling my face. I know that Clara is watching me but I can not hide this pain from her any longer. I thought that the worst part is over but then when I turn around I see my opponent is still sitting on his horse. I thought that I only had one more hit to take but now I have to charge again. CLARA When I woke up this morning I did not think it would become this difficult to watch him compete. I guess I

