Jon hid the rapier behind his back and the first Voth rushed in, a scimitar held high.
There were five more Voth's waiting to have a turn at Jon after the first one. 
mnli hypothesis: There were five more Voth's waiting to have a turn at Jon after the first one.  premise: Jon hid the rapier behind his back and the first Voth rushed in, a scimitar held high.