I just felt the need to point out that you seem to reckon you could take him if you wanted because you were in a cobra while he was in a viper. Don't let the fact that the viper is a cheaper ship fool you into underestimating it, they're vicious little ships.
Oh yes, I know. I'm very familiar with the Viper, I had one for a while myself. I was just cursing myself for not noticing the first time around. If I'd known from the outset that death was the order of the day I would have most certainly given him a good fight. Not saying I would have beaten him, he was clearly more experienced at dealing death to the unsuspecting. I just wish I'd known! :-(