The two boys get into all kinds of semi-sexual, semi-violent wrestling and tumbling with chokeholds and head slamming. First Jack has the upper hand and is on top, then Ennis rolls him over and takes the top position, slamming Jack into the ground. Then Jack gets Ennis in a chokehold which brings them to their feet still entangled. As they break free Jack slips, accidentally bloodying Ennis’s nose with his knee. As soon as Jack realizes what he’s done he approaches Ennis, puts his arms around his head and tries to calm him and comfort him:
JACK: Ennis, Ennis, . . . Ennis. Come here – you’re OK, you’re OK.
He tries to stanch the blood with his sleeve as Ennis is snorting and puffing. He tries to shush Ennis. Ennis suddenly comes alive and, rearing back swings at the unexpectant Jack, knocking him on the ground.
JACK: grabbing his head Ohhhh. . . Ohhh. . . .
Ennis turns away, still snorting and spitting blood. Grabs his hat, glances at and then leaves the dazed and wounded Jack lying and moaning on the ground.