The guard was a better swordsman than Blade had expected.
It was a better swordsman than any I had previously engaged.
They were better swordsmen than their comrades, but far from good enough to match Blade.
"You know you're a much better swordsman than I am."
There is justice in having a better swordsman come along and execute him in public.
He was probably a better swordsman than either, but together they were too much for him.
By the time you've reached your full stature, you'll be a better swordsman than I am.
Jamie was likely the better swordsman, but as the challenged, Randall would have the choice of weapons.
Your uncle tried to kill my lover, who proved himself the better swordsman.
It took only a short time to see that Barnabas was the better swordsman.