"Perhaps because the sword is too heavy for the Wielder.
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
As of old the initiate was tested in order that he might learn the strength of his wisdom, so now a test was offered to the Wielder of the sword of truth.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
Were there not real demons round about them in the wilderness, following them by day like an invisible cloud of spirit gargoyles, and hemming them in by night, seeking the death of one such as she by the hand of some mad possessed sword-Wielder should her Emperor but once command it?
"Si'Wren of the Patriarchs"
Roland Cheney