| Some were dueling away with wooden swords, and others were throwing javelins at targets. |
| Yet he did not spy any bows or arrows, javelins, or other weapons that could strike at a distance. |
| They were poised to throw their spears and javelins but I had a sudden impulse to stop them. |
| They took up their long, pointed spear-like javelins and hurled them across the playing field. |
| He carried no javelins or shield, and was equipped with his scimitars and twin daggers. |
| On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords. |
