After dispatching the remaining two illusions, Pytyar turned to the small groups of students assembled nearby.  "And that," he sheathed the sword, "gives you a good idea of the strengths of the common broadsword.  Break up into pairs and start sparing with each other and the practice weapons.  After lunch, I'll be explaining and discussing the qama, a short stabbing sword."  As the handful of students broke up into pairs, Pytyar walked among them.  He critiqued each, telling one his guard was too high and another that his slashing cut was far too slow to be of use.  In each case, the instructor gave some suggestions for improvement.  With this group, he preferred criticism to praise.  They were among the youngest and he needed to weed out the ones who'd be more danger to themselves than to an enemy.