or— Ye Gods, I can hardly believe my eyes

Even' year the long suffering readers of "Salient" are subjected to a broadside of Tournament Blurbs from the various clubs; the teams are regularly portrayed as possessing all the virtues and capabilities of supermen: mighty of muscle and swift of action, they go forth to battle against their unworthy opponents. And every year, as a just reward for their efforts, the supermen bring back with them a small (presentation) wooden spoon (a little rash, and somewhat unjust.—Ed.).

So this year, one blurb at least will contain nothing but The Truth—a factual and reasoned assessment of the abilities and potentialities of the Swords Team— that glorious, unbeatable, ever memorable band of brothers, representing the epitome of invincibility and the peak of perfection in skill and dexterity.