Greg bounced in so resolutely over Butler's right eye that the yearling staggered back, fighting for sight and wind.

But Greg, who knew it was thrash-or-be-thrashed, was merciless.

He leaped about, harassing his opponent, then sent in a well-calculated blow that closed the yearling's other eye.
Butler reeled.

It looked as though he must go down.

Greg, unwilling to take any unfair advantage, paused a second.