If he comes to close quarters, do not defend yourself but slash away at him, you may perhaps be wounded, but if you stand on the defensive, he will kill you.

If he gets too much for you, call out and I will rush in and strangle him with my naked hands.

Oh, what would I not give now for the sight of my two eyes." And the blind man began to weep bitterly.
"That man killed my wife and blinded me and now when I hear him approach, when I hear him coming towards me all alone I cannot see him.
I cannot rush in and close with him.

Be valiant, Domnule, and God be with you.

May the soul of my Mariora direct the edge of your sword and darken his eyes.