While spears were about killing from a distance, broad swords and clubs epitomized brute force.

矛是用来远距离杀人的，而宽剑和棍棒则是蛮力的象征。

It was well worth it. It was not like the silly fighting you see with broad swords on the stage.

这是一场真刀真枪的较量，绝不像戏台上用木头道具打给人看的花架子。