During the fight between Belinda and the Baron,

a. the Baron attacks Belinda with a sword

b. Belinda attacks the Baron with a sword

the Baron throws snuff at Belinda

Belinda throws snuff at the Baron

Belinda throws snuff at the Baron

In the story it says Belinda did attack him but it doesn't say with a sword then the story follows up with

"Belinda threw stuff in the barons face which caused him to sneeze and cry."