[Fedora]

Well, first of all, he could fight pirates and stuff in his own time. Then if he time travels, it might be interesting if he goes to a 20th-century fencing match and surprises some people by showing off his 18th-century skills. . .And then just about any fight scene can become an opportunity for a sword to come into play, which would be especially interesting if some of the fights occur in exotic locales linked to the plot's historical backdrop. Also, in addition to knowing fencing, Nathaniel might know some of the hand-to-hand fighting styles of his time, which could also be interesting. Maybe his fencing master taught him fighting in general.

Designing a pamphlet's a lot of work! I've done a few of those for martial arts schools.

[Alkhin]

OOOO excellent ideas..you know, I *did* have this plot bunny loping around in my addled brain for him to have some working knowledge of how to defend himself with a knife, but am thinking I will have to educate myself more as to what a young man in his social class would know. Was fencing only for the nobility??? I love the idea. Hmm...now have to go find out what kind of weaponry he'd have...

plot bunnies are starting multiply....