@codydub03 your explanation is exactly what i was thinking would happen. gilbet had been 'leader' only cause of birth, just cause recognized as strong no mean is leader. the dip had been relying on brute force the whole time and so sword skill was low. and when meet someone who cant just overpower he lost.
plus he did a tactical stupid by no getting info on opponent, its not like Almus's blessing was a secret.
then there the fact gilbet surrendered, as said in the 1st part of chapter (ch42.1 p 4), is a much worse lose then if killed or koed. so all those calling for death, not great idea its better the ultimate shame of surrender, then kill and be made a martyr and excuse for later conflict.