Complex sentence: Diego and Joaquin (his mute servant replacing Bernardo) watch Huerta force his men through a grueling fencing practice; afterwards, Huerta slices through candles without disturbing them, showing off his skill.
Split into simpler sentences: Diego and Joaquin (his mute servant replacing Bernardo) watch Huerta force his men through a grueling fencing practice. Afterwards, Huerta slices through candles, showing off his skill.