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So I went back to my empty dreams, to my phantasmagoria of illusions; but sometimes, like a sword cleaving a mist, through the high lands and the low lands and seas of my visions floated, like half-forgotten music, the sheen of dark eyes and shimmery hair.

The Moon of Skulls Howard, Robert E. 2005

Then he was among the robbers, his sword cleaving left and right.

Winter Warriors Gemmell, David 1997

She saw again the fluttering wings, and the iron sword cleaving down.

Ironhand's Daughter Gemmell, David 1995

The first assassin was smashed to the ground as Parmenion leapt to his right, his sword cleaving through the second man's neck.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

Parmenion launched a sudden attack at the man on the right, then spun on his heel, his sword cleaving through the throat of the man on the left, as he darted in.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

Parmenion launched a sudden attack at the man on the right, then spun on his heel, his sword cleaving through the throat of the man on the left, as he darted in.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

It would not bear his weight, and the Red Minotaur fell to the arena floor, Caramon's sword cleaving cleanly through the bestial head.

Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988

Again Conan leaped backward, his sword cleaving the air to discourage too close a pursuit.

Conan the Valiant Green, Roland 1988

Uther spun, his great sword cleaving the man's neck.

Last Sword Of Power Gemmell, David 1988

It would not bear his weight, and the Red Minotaur fell to the arena floor, Caramon's sword cleaving cleanly through the bestial head.

Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988