Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

The majority of the aristocracy, including the regency couple and their son, are rooting for the Crimson Knight. However, the son primarily hopes for a fair fight, and only then for his comrade's victory. Some commoners in their late twenties, almost all the tournament participants, and wealthy townspeople, especially master craftsmen, also support him. On Sandor's side are most of the commoners and outcasts, especially women and younger people. Wealthy merchants are more interested in the bets than the fighters, and many of them have placed significant sums on Sandor – the odds on him are higher. Raimund Mark is watching Sandor very closely, but he doesn't seem to be rooting for anyone in particular. From his box, holding a goblet in his left hand and placing his right hand on the shoulder of the woman in black sitting next to him, he simply hopes to enhance his personal oasis of comfort with the spectacle of a good fight.
—So, who are you rooting for? —asks Sigeber. —I'm rooting for Sandor. The noble conservatives have already secured two places for themselves; let the common people win for once. And I haven't shared a drink with the Crimson Knight in a tavern.