I saw him recognize me, then he laughed and lowered his sword.

He stepped back, lowering his sword for a moment.

Leo lowered his sword, came to me and put one hand out to help me up.

He lowered his sword, which he had raised for emphasis.

He seemed to make a decision, then lowered his sword.

Gerard lowered his sword, looked about to see who had spoken.

The Storn captain lowered his sword, but did not put it away.

Brutus lowered his sword and stepped into their range as if he had nothing to fear.

Dennis lowered his sword, letting the point touch the ground.

And Wallie lowered his sword until the point touched the floor.