128 THE HORSEMAN. 



the part of the blade near the point, by which you are 

 unable to ward off a thrust, guard a cut, or force your 

 adversary's blade. 



ATTACK. 



Cut Five. At this command, cut five at antagonist's 

 neck. 



DEFENCE. 



Second Guard. Form the second guard (as before 

 explained) to protect against cut one. 



ATTACK. 



Cut Six. At this command, cut six at adversary's 

 neck. 



DEFENCE. 



Third Guard. Form first or third guard, as explain- 

 ed, to protect against cut two. 



ATTACK. 



Cut Seven. At this command, cut seven on the adver- 

 sary's head. 



DEFENCE. 



First Guard. Form first guard. 



ATTACK. 



First Point. At this command, bring the sabre in po- 

 sition for first point. 



Two. At this word, the thrust should be delivered 

 with force, and the hand raised as high as the head as 

 soon as the point is given. 



