"I see," Holmes says thoughtfully. "I shan't worry about his falling out of the balloon then."
He gives a wry smile. "The quickest way to encourage people to do something is to make it illegal. You'd think the powers that be would have realised that by now." Holmes nods briskly. "I do not own any sabers but yes, I do know where I can acquire some." He smiles. "Payment will not be necessary. It will be my pleasure. Do you have a place you usually fence? There is a small club nearby that I frequent. We would be welcome to use the fencing salon there."