When therefore it is borne in mind that the French are the most expert Swordsmen in Europe, little doubt can exist as to the issue of these combats; and, in fact, scarcely a morning passed without three or four English or Prussian officers being carried through the Barriere de l'Etoile, if not dead, at least seriously wounded, and condemned to carry with them through life the inflictions of a sanguinary and savage spirit of revenge.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
Ismail threw his arms round the man and patted him, calling him "mighty dancer," "son of the wind," "prince of prancers," "prince of Swordsmen," "war-horse," and a dozen more endearing epithets.
"King--of the Khyber Rifles"
Talbot Mundy
She got no credit, though, for consideration-only blame for what the Swordsmen had already done.
"Rung Ho!"
Talbot Mundy