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CHAPTER VIII. 



SECTION I. Attack and Defence, Dismounted. 



AFTER the men are well instructed in the cavalry di- 

 visions, they will prepare for attack and defence, as fol- 

 lows : 



Prepare for Attack and Defence. At the word de- 

 fence, every file will half face to the left, placing the 

 heel of the right foot against the hollow of the left, the 

 sabre at a carry. 



Guard. At the word guard, throw the weight of the 

 body on the left leg, slightly bending the knee, advance 

 the right foot about six inches, place the back of the left 

 hand on the hip, incline the upper part of the body well 

 forward, and form the first guard as before explained. 



ATTACK. 



Cut One, At this command, advance the right foot 

 so far as to straighten the left leg without removing the 

 foot from the ground, and cut one at antagonist's left 

 cheek, keeping the point of the blade on a horizontal 

 line with the hand and shoulder. 



DEFENCE. 



Second Guard. At the word guard, draw back the 

 right foot to within six inches of the left, and form the 

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