Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a poet and novelist. He is remembered as a founder of the genre of the historical novel and most of his stories involved tales of bravery, romance and politeness. His other famous works include The Heart of Midlothiam and Rob Roy. 

1. oppose - fight against
2. Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert - pronounced as Sir Brian de Bwa Gillbeyar
3. spectator - speople who have come to watch a match
4. reserved - not free; taken or kept aside for someone else
5. herald - someone who brings a message; a messenger
6. opponent - a person you are playing with or fighting against in a game
7.  mounted - here, got on to their horses and met at the halfway point (here, at the centre of the stadium)
8. shock - collide violently 
9. clash - a short fight between two people
10. saddles - a leather seat made for the rider of a horse
11. jeering - mocking; calling others names out of anger or dissapointment
12. pronounced - declared or announced in a formal way
13. victory - success in a game or a war