Unfortunately, there was one circumstance which created a powerful obstacle to the accomplishment of this threat; which was, as we have related, that his sword had been in his first conflict broken in two, and which he had entirely forgotten.
Desgraciadamente, una circunstancia se oponía a que el joven cumpliera su amenaza; y es que, como ya lo hemos dicho, su espada se había roto en dos trozos durante la primera refriega, cosa que él había olvidado por completo.