Jack inhaled sharply as he heard his sword clatter to the ground. A different blade pointed at his neck, as close as a shaving razor. He smiled despite his pounding heart and shaking knees.

"You may be able to best me," Jack said to the King, "but I've got an Ace up my sleeve."

From the rafters, the Ace of Spades dropped down. It grabbed the sword hand of the King of Hearts, turning it and piercing through the crowned head in one swift motion.