"Exactly. So the boy and the sorcerer dueled. The sorcerer was more skilled and experienced, but the boy was fighting for someone he loved, and that gave strength to his blows.
Eventually, the sorcerer managed to overcome the boy, and as he was standing above him to land the final blow--
The countess's brother came up behind him, pressed a hand to the nape of his neck, and sent him into a deep sleep."