For example: why did you keep your sword on your back all night in the boat?

Fronde kept his sword in front of him, but he did not move.

"I want you to keep my sword for me."

If you had kept your sword, Roman, it might perhaps have served, but that has gone also.

He kept the soldier's short sword and axe for himself.

At any moment it might be upon him and so he kept his sword in readiness.

I will go first to the Keep and get your sword and then break the bottle.

He kept his sword in his right hand, ready for use.

He kept his short sword in its scabbard for now.

Garth studied the situation, keeping his sword where it was.