Instantly they were locked in each other's arms! The most meaning part of the fight followed.
The moment after they grappled, Silent shifted his right arm from its crushing grip on Dan's body and clutched at the throat.

The move was as swift as lightning, but the parry of the smaller man was still quicker.

His left hand clutched Silent by the wrist, and that mighty sweep of arm was stopped in mid-air! They were in the middle of the room.

They stood perfectly erect and close together, embraced.

Their position had a ludicrous resemblance to the posture of dancers, but their bodies were trembling with effort.