He nods, and considers things for a bit,

"A bastard sword, I think, to carry about. As well, I would suggest offering to assist carrying things about in the stables. If the Bar needed wood chopped, it is a good way to build muscle."

The only thing Arithon has that can be even vaguely called a "braodsword" is Alithiel.

And he's not letting Ron use the magic sword.