132 THE HORSEMAN. 



so that the points of the sabres touch each other's hilts , 

 then put themselves in attitude for guarding, cutting and 

 pointing, guarding and parrying, alternately, in the 

 above order. 



After the parties are expert in the attack and defence 

 without removing their left feet from the ground, the 

 one on the defensive may retire a step or two at each cut 

 or thrust, guarding or parrying at the same time ; the at- 

 tacking party continuing the advance, and preserving the 

 proper distance. 





