THE HORSEMAN. 129 



DEFENCE. 



Parry. At this order, the first guard is formed. 



Two. At the word two, the parry will be made 

 downwards to the right with the back of the blade, re- 

 turning to the first guard. 



The parry may be made to the front and at the same 

 time returning the thrust. 



ATTACK. 



Second Point. At this command, the sabre is brought 

 back, right hand on the hip (as explained in mounted 

 service). 



Two. At this word, deliver the point at antagonist's 

 breast, raising the hand as high as the shoulder. 



This point will be more effective by sinking upon the 

 left knee and delivering it upwards against your adver- 

 sary's breast ; for, in the ordinary or natural parry down- 

 wards to the right side, your adversary's blade will slide 

 harmlessly to your hilt. If your antagonist parries with 

 force, incline the hand a little to the left without altering 

 the direction of the point. 







DEFENCE. 



Parry. At this command, form \hefirst guard. 



Two. At the word two, parry the thrust by keeping 

 the hand before the face, and describing a circle from 

 right to left, or left to right, according to the manner the 

 point is delivered. 



Carry Sabre. 



