“Finally! You're here! Get to work!
My men have been sparring with these wooden practice dummies for far too long. Sure, you can learn how to swing a sword by practicing with a dummy, but real combat requires a real combatant.
Hmmm... I had asked for them to send me someone imposing, but I suppose a skinny-armed hero hero will have to do.
Now get in there and teach my men how to fight!”