There were scarce moments of movement approaching his location. Staying would mean discovery, but with the way his adversary hunted (there was no other word for it), moving would provide them with the trail needed for pursuit.

On top of those poor odds, gunfire would draw the attention of the pilot's squad, even if the American did emerge alive and take off in a stolen German craft. An enemy aircraft itself would be a prize, but that was secondary to the potential for the discovery of documents carried by the pilot. All of these thoughts though, were merely delaying him from his greater purpose, which was not here, hiding from his pursuer.

He saw little choice than to force the issue. He called upon every skill he could to move quietly, but cold and significant bruising from the flight made his motions more difficult, and less fluid. The sound would betray his position enough, but perhaps the indication of an approach would convince his opponent that retreat to his plane was the preferable of the options presented.