Fortunately for him, the dragon seems more intent on getting away, than trying to disembowel him, which it probably could, with the razor sharp claws it has. He lands another hit, this time driving his blade into the creature's side, but it doesn't seem enough to break its concentration. As the last word of the spell finishes, the dragon suddenly seems to melt away into a cloud of smoke, effortlessly slipping from his grasp, and racing towards the door. Above him, Meridia curses, as the dragon starts getting away.