The sword came down so hard against her shoulder that her hand was numb. Had this been a sharp steel sword instead of a wooden practice sword her arm surely would have been severed clean off. Keep your guard up and parry shouted her Armswoman. The only way to survive a battle is to anticipate what your opponent will do next. Now, again assume your starting position and prepare for my assault. We will practice this until I can no longer get past your defense.
Lady Adrianna had been in training all morning and her body ached. All she wanted to do was rest, if only for a few minutes. The words of closest friend and trainer, Armswoman Bethany repeated in her head. "Rest does not come on the battlefield until all your foes are vanquished or you are dead". With her shield in one hand and sword in the other Lady Adrianna took her stance ready for her next lesson.
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