Nasir remained silent in response. His height was a sensitive subject but he was used to being goaded like this. The better retort would be the send the other man sprawling.

He had to keep light on his feet and darted back before Lyle could get close. But while he was down, Nasir spun his spear so that the blunt end was facing Lyle and once again tried to jab him this time, right in the chest to knock him flat on his back.