88 MILITAEY COMMISSION TO EUKOPE. 



GUARD. — 1 time. 



(Plate 1, fig. 6.) Carry the right hand about 10 inches in front of the right hip, the blade 

 in an oblique position, the point a little raised, the edge upwards, the back of the blade resting 

 in the hollow of the left arm, as near the body as possible. In this position the right hand 

 should be without the slightest effort or constraint, and should not feel the weight of the sabre, 

 which is supported by the left arm. 



(Plate 1, fig. 7.) In the instruction on foot, it is necessary to give the recruit a position 

 corresponding to that on horseback; therefore, at the command guard, he carries his right foot 

 18 inches from the left, the heels on the same line, the weight of the body supported equally on 

 both legs, which are a little bent at the knees ; at the same time he moves his left fore arm and 

 hand to the front, placing them as if holding the reins when mounted, and holds the right hand 

 and sabre as already prescribed. This position, once taken, is maintained during the whole 

 lesson. 



The recruit returns to a carry, as in the old style sabre exercise, except that when at a carry 

 both the little finger and that next to it are outside of the gripe. 



THE MOULINETS. 



The lessons in the sabre exercise are commenced with the moulinets for the following reasons : 

 1, they accustom the men to the circular movements of the edge of the sabre, necessary in all the 

 motions; 2, they give to the hand the strength and address necessary for handling the sabre; 3, 

 they accustom the horses to the sabre. 



PREPARE TO MOCLINET. — 1 time. 



(Plate 1, fig. 8.) At this command, the recruit, being at guard, extends the right arm to its 

 full length, at the same time raising it so as to bring the hand in front of the centre of the head, 

 as high as the eyes, point to the front, edge upwards, blade horizontal, and perpendicular to the 

 breast. 



All the moulinets are made from the position just described, and upon their completion the 

 position of guard is resumed. 



The moulinets are made to the left and to the right — i. e., the circular movement of the sabre 

 passes on the left or on the right side of the horse's neck. 



There are two moulinets: the first passes downwards along the body; the second passes 

 upwards along the body. 



The recruit being in the position of "jorepare to moulinet," to execute the first moulinet, the 

 instructor commands : 



FIRST MOULINET. 



Make a moulinet to the left — i. e., on the left side of the horse's neck — raising the blade with 

 the edge towards the body, the circular motion passing downwards along the left shoulder ; and 

 after that, make a right moulinet — i. e., on the right side of the horse's neck — raising the j^oint, 

 the edge towards the body, and the circular movement passing downwards along the right 

 shoulder ; then another moulinet to the left, then again to the right, and in the same manner, 

 alternately on each side, until the command, guard, when the position of guard is resumed. 

 The recruit being in the position of "prepare to moulinet," to cause him to execute the second 

 moulinet, the instructor commands: 



