Ensign Barrett, you have surrendered your sword to two of the finest Generals to ever step upon the field of battle. There is absolutely no dishonor in the act, so long as you refrain from slinging your sword at them while fleeing the field. There is never any dishoner in an honorable surrender which your opponent has compelled you to offer. In truth, stepping upon the field to face them was a very brave act, and one that brings honor to your name in and of itself. You are a credit to your uniform, sir, and I will gladly buy you a consolation round of your favored libation.
And General Schmidgall has never actually "lost" a sword to me, although there have been a few instances when he did seem to 'misplace' his weapon for a brief period of time. Just long enough for me to register it into the AAA Records before polishing it and returning it to its rightful owner. I do not make it a habit to retain the swords of honorable adversaries, and I find General Schmidgall to be a most honorable officer indeed.
Now Marechal's batons are an entirely different matter....
Remember Ensign Barrett, you may lose the battle, but don't lose the lesson. This is the path to the improvement of your martial prowess.
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No doubt he shall have his own collection of swords at some point.