To each of the twelve lashings clung a brawny warrior with drawn short-sword.— The Chessmen of Mars
Turan drew his short-sword and cautiously descended.— The Chessmen of Mars
Snatching his arm away he reached for his short-sword, while the rat, growling, sought to seize his arm again.— The Chessmen of Mars
It was then that Turan discovered that his weapons had been removed -- short-sword, long-sword, dagger, and pistol.— The Chessmen of Mars
One was almost tempted to draw his short-sword and hew his way through in search of pure air beyond.— Warlord of Mars

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