Toro!

"Standing straight and dignified he let the bull's horns slice by his legs again and again." Page 73

Manolete's Awards

"He was awarded ears at first, then ears and tail, and finally they had to create a new award for him—a hoof. When he surpassed even that performance, there was nothing else to do but grant him two hooves!" Page 14

Toro!

Manolete stood straight and unmoving as the animal charged...Where Dominguín had worked inches away from the bull Manolete dealt in centimeters. Page 99

Manolete

"'I know very well what they want,' he [Manolete] said enigmatically, 'and one of these afternoons I just might give it to them to keep the bastards happy.'" Page 36

Toro!

Manolete performing one of his rare molinetes, spinning in against the bull's neck as the horn skimmed by his waist. Page 101

In the Bullring

Manolete was an instant hit. Page 12