Slowly and carefully, it slid its sword into a long scabbard at its back.

He began by sliding his sword quietly into its scabbard.

Nicholas, with an effort, restrained himself, slid his sword back into its scabbard.

He slid his own sword hastily into its scabbard and bolted for the door.

He rose to a crouch, sliding his sword free of the scabbard.

"No," said the warrior, sliding his sword from its scabbard.

Abruptly, he slid his sword back into its sheath.

Richard finally slid his sword back into its scabbard.

With that in mind I slid my sword noiselessly free of its scabbard, then waited to see what would happen next.

I slid my sword back home, deep into the sheath.