swift-opposing

Updated: May 7, 2025

So saying, he advanced upon the scowling three, his eyes a-dance, his nimble feet light-poised for swift action for lusty rogues were these, who, seeing him alone, forthwith met him point and edge, besetting him with many swashing blows, that, whistling, did but cleave the empty air or rang loud upon his swift-opposing blade.

Jeffery Farnol - Beltane the Smith