With a down- handed cut of his sword, Tom sent the Arab falling headlong down the cliff.

One trooper did indeed throw himself across my path, but mine old back- handed cut was too much for him.

Bronn came out from behind the statue hard and fast, still moving left, aiming a two- handed cut at the knight's unshielded right side.

Whirling swiftly, he stopped a savage blow that was aimed at the stricken man, and with a back- handed cut laid the striker low.