He lunged at Burke.
Leaping aside, Burke thrust a foot between his charging adversary's legs.
The Athenian lurched wildly, clawing at the air.
Gun high for a quick blow, Burke leaped in close behind him.
Only then, incredibly, the other was whirling on one foot, with all the grace and skill of a ballet dancer.
Simultaneously, the other foot whipped up, kicking for Burke's groin.
With a desperate effort, Burke caught the blow on his forearms.
But now it was he who'd been feinted off balance. Before he could recover, a left-handed blow sent him tottering backwards.
Then he hit a couch. His knees hinged. He sprawled belly-up exposed and helpless.