It was evident that Berks meant to finish the battle off-hand, whilst Jim, with two of the most experienced men in England to advise him, was quite aware that his correct tactics were to allow the ruffian to expend his strength and wind in vain.
Il était évident que Berks prétendait l'emporter de haute lutte, tandis que Jim, conseillé par les deux hommes les plus expérimentés de l'Angleterre, comprenait fort bien que la tactique la plus sûre consistait à laisser le coquin gaspiller sa force et son souffle en pure perte.