It was to intimidate and confuse until he should be near enough the desired delicacy to snatch it and run.

He was an excellent runner.

His opponent perceived this--the evil glance of desire and intention under all the flourish of arms.

Something had to be done.
Without warning he leaped upon the invader and bore him to earth.

There he punched, jabbed, gouged, and scratched as they writhed together.