[ Eagle was driven back by her counterattack and even if he parried even swing of her blade it was far more difficult to find an opening now than it had been when the battle had first begun. She was more cautious and watching his movements way too carefully.

Even if her feet were firmly planted on the ground, perhaps he could use a bit of strength of unsteady the lady. Eagle waited for the next swing of her blade and when he parried he tried to use his strength to force the lady backward, off balance, so he could land another hit while she was off guard. ]