Overpowers Lenkleweth

The mage darted towards the far wall; this time he seized a huge sword in both hands and stepped forward to meet my attack. He brought it across horizontally, just as he had with the axe when he had dashed the sword from my grasp.

Now I brought the Starblade up to block that scything stroke and there was the clash of blade against blade. This time my grip was firm, which boosted my confidence.

Then, as Lenklewth raised his weapon again, I gave two quick lunges in succession: one aimed at the throat, the second high on his left arm.

Both were blocked by his armour, but the force of the blows sent him staggering backwards. For a moment my weariness had been shed and I went after him, whirling and spinning as Grimalkin had taught me, coming in under his guard.

Starblade Book 2 Chapter 15