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Tj/e Hook of vj/e House. 



the lady's body in a line with the saddle, and about four inches from it ; the left shoulder 

 thrown slightly back. 



" The pupil should then raise the skirt on the left side, in a line from the hip, to about 

 the length of a walking dress, to enable her to place her left foot in the hand of the master. 



TIIIKU rOSlTION. 



She should bend the left knee slightly, in order to give the cue, at the same time leaning 

 well upon the pommel with the right hand to assist the spring." 



"There should be complete unity of action between pupil and master, but much depends 

 upon the position of both, especially the latter. Standing well forward, he should be in a 

 line with the lady's left hip, and bending down, should close both hands to receive the lady's 



