The sword is saying that we need an edge.

You are the Pendragon, the sword said patiently, and waited.

"Our goals really are the same," the sword said smoothly.

"This is my password," said the King as he drew his sword.

A sword, or a mirror, as the old tales say.

It is said that one day the sword itself will come back to the shrine, to stand here for a cross.

Well, I've tried to shake you before, but this is going to be the last time,: the sword said, sounding pleased.

Quite the most unmagical sword she'd ever seen, she said.

"Well then," said the baron as he sheathed his sword.

"I can't be the judge of that," the sword said.