Peter had then only seventeen planes to his credit, but he was rapidly increasing his score.

Lensch was a mighty man of valour and a good sportsman after his fashion.

He was amazingly quick at manoeuvring his machine in the actual fight, but Peter was supposed to be better at forcing the kind of fight he wanted.

Lensch, if you like, was the tactician and Peter the strategist.

Anyhow the two were out to get each other.