The Celtic blood was up, and the Celtic faction spirit ran high.

The air was filled with cries of cheer, advice, warning, and threat.

Many elected to leave the side of their own team and go to the side of the other team with the intention of circumventing foul play.

There were as many women as men among the jostling supporters.

The dust from the trampling, scuffling feet rose in the air, and Mary gasped and coughed and begged Bert to take her away.