Meanwhile  Lydon,  who  had  hitherto  defended  himself
with  great  skill  and  valour,  began  to  give  way  before  the
vigorous  assaults  of  the  practised  Koman;  his  arm  grew
tired,  his  eye  dizzy,  he  breathed  hard  and  painfully.  The
combatants  paused  again  for  breath.
