He who had been challenged should strike the first stroke.

If one was wounded so that blood fell upon the hide, he should fight no longer.

If either set one foot outside the hazel poles "he went on his heel," they said; but he "ran" if both feet were outside.

His own man was to hold the shield before each of the fighters.

The one who was wounded should pay three marks of silver to be set free.
So the hide was taken and spread under their feet.