Question: In his left hand he held a long dagger with a U shaped handguard meant to trap an oncoming blade.
His right hand was holding a dagger that he would use to attack any oncoming fighters.

Answer: no

Question: Do you really think so? I could not disguise my pleasure.
I would be absolutely dismayed.

Answer: no

Question: But that seems equitable enough.
That was a totally fair decision.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell