Word: gallito
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Before 1921, all Spain was divided into two camps?the supporters of Belmonte and the supporters of one Gallito. Then Gallito was gored and died. For a week the nation draped itself in mourning crepe. There are some Spaniards who have not been to a bull-killing since, some who still bow their heads and cross themselves when Gallito's name is spoken. But not many. The sport is too popular to permit of a reigning favorite, like Juan, being eclipsed by the prowess of a dead man, or even by the exploits of great bull-stabbers, retired but still...