What a magnificent figure your character cuts on the battlefield. Dual-wielding, a sword in each hand, facing your foe who has foolishly brought only one sword to the fight and some sort of puny dagger thing. Clearly you have the advantage, and your opponent should quit the field of battle immediately.

Quite.

Let us just take a peek at the historical record and see what it might have to say, shall we? No, don't worry. It'll be okay. Everything is cool.

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