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| '''THE TREATY CONTAINING THE SECRETS OF THE FIRST BOOK ON THE SWORD ALONE, MOTHER OF'''
 
| '''THE TREATY CONTAINING THE SECRETS OF THE FIRST BOOK ON THE SWORD ALONE, MOTHER OF'''
  
all weapons, which includes sword and dagger, cape, targe, buckler, rondel; two-handed swords, and dual-wielding swords with portraitures that show the weapon in hand for throwing strikes to defend and attack at the same time, both offensively and defensively, which is very useful and advantageous to become a skillful noble and disciples of Mars; written for the art, order, and practice.
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all weapons, which includes sword and dagger, cape, targe, buckler, rondel; two-handed swords, and dual-wielding swords with their portraitures that show the weapon in hand for defending and attacking at the same time with strikes that one can throw, both offensively and defensively, which is very useful and advantageous to become a skillful noble and disciples of Mars; written for the art, order, and practice.
  
 
''Written by Provencal Gentleman Henry de Saint Didier.''
 
''Written by Provencal Gentleman Henry de Saint Didier.''
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| ''The following six points are required to understand and above all else to best execute the secrets of the sword alone and all other weapons that are dependent.''
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| ''The following secrets of the sword alone and all other weapons that depend on it, for which to understand, and above all to execute, six points are required.''
  
The first is how many types of steps there are in the art of fencing, how to choose the best, and to explain why.
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The first is how many types of steps there are in the art of fencing, to select the best, and a good reason.
  
 
| ''S’ensuivent les secrets de ceste espée seule, & de toutes les autres armes qui en dépendent, pour lesquels entendre, & sur tout mieux executer, six poinct sont requis.''
 
| ''S’ensuivent les secrets de ceste espée seule, & de toutes les autres armes qui en dépendent, pour lesquels entendre, & sur tout mieux executer, six poinct sont requis.''
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| The second: how many guards and placements there are in fencing, to choose the best, and explain the reason.
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| The second: how many guards and placements there are in fencing, to select the best, and explain the reason.
  
 
| Le second, combien de gardes, & situations y a ausdittes armes & eslire la meilleure, & par quelle raison.
 
| Le second, combien de gardes, & situations y a ausdittes armes & eslire la meilleure, & par quelle raison.
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| Regarding the first point, which is to know how many steps there are, I answer that there are no more than two because we have no more than two feet.
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| Regarding the first point, which is to know how many steps there are, I answer that there are not more than two because we have not more than two feet.
 
   
 
   
 
| Quand au premier poinct, c’est à sçavoir combien il y a de desmarches, je respond qu’il n’y en a<ref>Insertion du « a ».</ref>que deux, par ce que nous n’avons que deux pieds.
 
| Quand au premier poinct, c’est à sçavoir combien il y a de desmarches, je respond qu’il n’y en a<ref>Insertion du « a ».</ref>que deux, par ce que nous n’avons que deux pieds.
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| Some stand on the right foot, others on the left foot, however none give good reasons for one step or the other. But rest assured when he must take the sword in hand, knowing which of the two steps is better, more certain, and more effective is necessary to keep to execute the art.
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| Some stand on the right foot, others on the left foot, however none gives much reason for standing with one step or the other. But rest assured when he must take the sword in hand, knowing which of the two steps is better, more certain, and superior, and in that one as said is necessary to execute the art.
  
 
| Les aucuns se tiennent sur le pied droict, les autres sur le pied gauche, toutefois en donnent bien peu de raisons, soy tenant sur l’une ou sur l’autre desmarche. Mais pour estre bien asseuré quand il est besoing de mettre l’espée au poing, faut sçavoir laquelle desdites deux desmarches est la meilleure & la plus certaine & superlative & en icelle comme dit est se faut tenir pour executer ledit art.
 
| Les aucuns se tiennent sur le pied droict, les autres sur le pied gauche, toutefois en donnent bien peu de raisons, soy tenant sur l’une ou sur l’autre desmarche. Mais pour estre bien asseuré quand il est besoing de mettre l’espée au poing, faut sçavoir laquelle desdites deux desmarches est la meilleure & la plus certaine & superlative & en icelle comme dit est se faut tenir pour executer ledit art.
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| As for me I favor with experience and proof that the step which is done by standing on the left foot initially in putting sword in hand is better and more effective, both for attacking and for defending. How little that our previous demonstrators keep to either on one or the other, give very little reason. Because of this I will conclude that there are no more than two steps in the entire art to start this off.
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| As for me I favor with experience and proof that the step which is done by standing on the left foot initially in putting sword in hand is more certain and better, both for attacking and for defending. How little that our previous demonstrators keep to either on one or the other, give very little reason. Because of this I will conclude that there are no more than two steps in the entire art to start this off.
 
   
 
   
 
| Quant à moy je soustiens avec l’esperience & preuve la desmarche qui se faict, soy tenant sur le pied gauche, pour la premiere foys, en mettant l’espée au poing, est la plus certaine & meilleure, tant pour l’assaillant que pour le deffendant. Combien que peu de noz encestres demonstrateurs s’y tiennent, & soy y tenant, tant sur l’un que sur l’autre, en donnent bien peu de raison. À ceste cause je concluray qu’il n’y a que deux desmarches en tout l’art, pour bien commencer iceluy.
 
| Quant à moy je soustiens avec l’esperience & preuve la desmarche qui se faict, soy tenant sur le pied gauche, pour la premiere foys, en mettant l’espée au poing, est la plus certaine & meilleure, tant pour l’assaillant que pour le deffendant. Combien que peu de noz encestres demonstrateurs s’y tiennent, & soy y tenant, tant sur l’un que sur l’autre, en donnent bien peu de raison. À ceste cause je concluray qu’il n’y a que deux desmarches en tout l’art, pour bien commencer iceluy.
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| The fifth target is the left nipple, to which the attacking Lieutenant throws a thrust to the Provost, which is the third strike.
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| The fifth target is the left breast, to which the attacking Lieutenant throws a thrust to the Provost, which is the third strike.
  
 
| Le cinquiesme lieu, est le tetin gauche, auquel le Lieutenent assaillant tirera un estoc au Prevost, qui est ledict troisieme coup.
 
| Le cinquiesme lieu, est le tetin gauche, auquel le Lieutenent assaillant tirera un estoc au Prevost, qui est ledict troisieme coup.
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| The sixth and final target, is the right nipple of the Provost to which the Lieutenant throws a thrust, which is the third strike, being multiplied once like the Right-Hand and the Reversal.
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| The sixth and final target, is the right breast of the Provost to which the Lieutenant throws a thrust, which is the third strike, being multiplied once like the Right-Hand and the Reversal.
  
 
| Le sixiesme & dernier lieu, est le tetin droict dudict Prevost auquel le Lieutenent tirera un estoc, qui est ledict troisiesme coup, estant multiplié une fois comme ledict Maindroict, & Renvers.
 
| Le sixiesme & dernier lieu, est le tetin droict dudict Prevost auquel le Lieutenent tirera un estoc, qui est ledict troisiesme coup, estant multiplié une fois comme ledict Maindroict, & Renvers.
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''Here follows the declaration of this position and plan for the Lieutenant.''
 
''Here follows the declaration of this position and plan for the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this the Lieutenant first must have the feet together thus placed, keeping the left foot in the footprint marked close to number 1 and the right foot in the other footprint where it is marked number 2, keeping the right hand on the sword hilt and the left hand on the sword's scabbard, showing that he wants to teach the Provost how this must be made, as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 1 behind the hat.
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And to do this the Lieutenant first must have the feet together thus placed, keeping the left foot in the footprint marked close to number 1 and the right foot in the other footprint where it is marked number 2, keeping the right hand on the sword hilt and the left hand on the sword's scabbard, showing that he wants to teach the Provost how this must be done, as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 1 behind the hat.
  
 
''The end of what the Leiutenant needs to do.''
 
''The end of what the Leiutenant needs to do.''
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| ''The guard to execute the first step and the first and second drawings for the Lieutenant and Prevost.''
 
| ''The guard to execute the first step and the first and second drawings for the Lieutenant and Prevost.''
  
And to do the first step for the Lieutenant, he must have the feet together as shown above at the first portraiture marked number 1, and being there he must pull the right foot back on the footprint marked number 3 below, which is the first step. And at the same time, put the sword in hand, for the first drawing carry the sword hilt higher than the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the left nipple, content 1, keeping the left hand right of the face, as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 3 behind the collar.
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And to do the first drawing for the Lieutenant, he must have the feet together as shown above at the first portraiture marked number 1, and from there he must pull the right foot back on the footprint marked number 3 below, which is the first step. And at the same time, put the sword in hand, for the first drawing carry the sword hilt as high as the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the left breast, content 1, keeping the left hand in front of the face, as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 3 behind the collar.
  
 
''This is the end of the first drawing for the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the end of the first drawing for the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is the second drawing for the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the second drawing for the Lieutenant.''
  
For the second drawing for the Lieutenant, he must have the feet together like so as shown above at the first portraiture marked number 1. And to execute this second drawing, he must move the right foot a little apart in the air, remove it from the footprint marked 2, carrying the sword hilt, drawing it higher than the shoulder, and the placement of this as above content 1. And in an instant pass the sword above the head, extending strongly the arms, keeping the sword hilt higher than the right shoulder, and placing the sword point at the Provost's left nipple, as shown in the portraiture at number 3.
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For the second drawing for the Lieutenant, he must have the feet together like so as shown above at the first portraiture marked number 1. And to execute this second drawing, he must move the right foot a little apart in the air, remove it from the footprint marked 2, carrying the sword hilt, also drawing it as high as the shoulder, and the placement of this as above [in] content 1. And in an instant pass the sword above the head, extending strongly the arm, going to pause the sword hilt as high as the right shoulder, and placing the sword point at the Provost's left breast, as shown in the portraiture at number 3.
  
 
''The end of the second drawing for the Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of the second drawing for the Lieutenant.''
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''This is the declaration for the first and second drawings for the Provost, which is to know how to put the sword in hand as taught by the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the declaration for the first and second drawings for the Provost, which is to know how to put the sword in hand as taught by the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this the Provost must remember how he has was placed above at the first plan marked number 2, which is with the feet together, and from there the Provost must make the first drawing by pulling the right foot on footprint 2 back to the footprint marked number 3, which is also the first step, and at the same time put the sword in hand, carrying the sword hilt higher and a bit farther than the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the left eye to be on high guard, and keeping the left hand right of the left nipple to deflect the sword point of Lieutenant if by fortune he wants to advance further, as shown above in the portraiture marked number 4.
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And to do this the Provost must remember how he has was placed above at the first plan marked number 2, which is with the feet together, and from there the Provost must make the first drawing by pulling the right foot on footprint 2 back to the footprint marked number 3, which is also the first step, and at the same time put the sword in hand, carrying the sword hilt higher and a bit farther than the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the left eye to be on high guard, and keeping the left hand in front of the left breast to deflect the sword point of Lieutenant if by fortune he wants to advance further, as shown above in the portraiture marked number 4.
  
 
''This is the end of the first drawing of the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the first drawing of the Provost.''
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''The following is the second drawing for the Provost.''
 
''The following is the second drawing for the Provost.''
  
And to effectively execute the second drawing, the Provost must have the feet together as shown in the portraiture marked number 2, and from there the Provost must pull the right foot out of the footprint where it was in number 2, putting it down a bit, and making the second drawing which is that he must carry the sword hilt in middle guard, and the point straight at the left nipple. And to begin the third drawing, he must pass the sword above the head, extending strongly the arms, and carrying the sword hilt higher and a bit farther than the right shoulder, placing at the same time the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, and the left hand is kept right of the left nipple, as shown above in the first drawing and as shown at the portraiture marked behind the back of the person marked number 4.
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And to effectively execute the second drawing, the Provost must have the feet together as shown in the portraiture marked number 2, and from there the Provost must pull the right foot out of the footprint where it was in number 2, putting it down a bit, and making the second drawing which is that he must carry the sword hilt in middle guard, and the point straight at the left breast. And to begin the third drawing, he must pass the sword above the head, extending strongly the arms, and carrying the sword hilt higher and a bit farther than the right shoulder, placing at the same time the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, and the left hand is kept in front of the left breast, as shown above in the first drawing and as shown at the portraiture marked behind the back of the person marked number 4.
  
 
''The end of the first and second drawings for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the first and second drawings for the Provost.''
  
After having shown this first plan above, being to make the first and second drawings for the Lieutenant and the Provost, stay for the demonstration of the third drawing, after which one will be able to see the guard and position to and to be able to execute and do it.''
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After having shown this above, being on the first plan, to make the first and second drawings for the Lieutenant and the Provost, stay to demonstrate the third drawing, after which one will be able to see the guard and position to execute and do it.''
  
 
| ''Garde pour faire, & executer ladite premiere desmarche, premier & second desgainement, pour le Lieutenent & Prevost.''
 
| ''Garde pour faire, & executer ladite premiere desmarche, premier & second desgainement, pour le Lieutenent & Prevost.''
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| ''Postion and guard of the first strike of the sword alone, for the Lieutenant, which is a low right-hand at the leg of the Provost, thrown by the Lieutenant, and defended by the Provost, as will be seen after the first strike.''
 
| ''Postion and guard of the first strike of the sword alone, for the Lieutenant, which is a low right-hand at the leg of the Provost, thrown by the Lieutenant, and defended by the Provost, as will be seen after the first strike.''
  
And to do this the Lieutenant is to have the feet together as shown above in the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 9, pull the right foot back a little apart, and in drawing his sword will take the sword hilt higher than his shoulder, placing the point straight at the Provost's left nipple, keeping the left hand below the arm, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 11 behind the bonnet.
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And to do this the Lieutenant is to have the feet together as shown above in the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 9, pull the right foot back a little apart, and in drawing his sword will take the sword hilt as high as his shoulder, placing the point straight at the Provost's left breast, keeping the left hand below the arm, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 11 behind the bonnet.
  
 
''Written for the first guard and position for the Provost, in order to begin the section on the sword alone.''
 
''Written for the first guard and position for the Provost, in order to begin the section on the sword alone.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must have his feet together as portrayed above marked in number 10. And the Provost having made one of the three drawings, is to remain in the high guard, having pulled the right foot back, keeping the sword hand a bit higher than the right shoulder, placing and aiming the sword point straight at the chin, and keeping the left hand right of his nipple, ready to do whatever is necessary, and will be willing afterwards as shown above at the portraiture and figure of the Provost marked number 12 behind the hat.
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And to do this, the Provost must have his feet together as portrayed above marked in number 10. And the Provost having made one of the three drawings, is to remain in the high guard, having pulled the right foot back, keeping the sword hand a bit higher than the right shoulder, placing and aiming the sword point straight at the chin, and keeping the left hand in front of his breast, ready to do whatever is necessary, and will be willing afterwards as shown above at the portraiture and figure of the Provost marked number 12 behind the hat.
  
 
''The end of this first guard for the Provost.''
 
''The end of this first guard for the Provost.''
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| ''This guard is almost similar to the one before, hardly different yet it will serve as another one to make and execute the first strike of the sword alone for the Lieutenant and Provost.''
 
| ''This guard is almost similar to the one before, hardly different yet it will serve as another one to make and execute the first strike of the sword alone for the Lieutenant and Provost.''
  
In order to declare this guard for the Lieutenant, he must have his feet together to pull the right foot<ref>Dupuis states the original says left but is incompatible with the rest of the text and the engraving.</ref> back a little apart, carrying the sword hilt higher than the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the throat; the guard of the Lieutenant above marked in number 11 is the same, but the placement isn't because he places the point at the left nipple, whereas this one states it is at the throat, keeping the left hand under the sword arm, as shown below at the portraiture marked on number 13.
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In order to declare this guard for the Lieutenant, he must have his feet together to pull the right foot<ref>Dupuis states the original says left but is incompatible with the rest of the text and the engraving.</ref> back a little apart, carrying the sword hilt as high as the right shoulder, placing the sword point straight at the throat; the guard of the Lieutenant above marked in number 11 is the same, but the placement isn't because he places the point at the left breast, whereas this one states it is at the throat, keeping the left hand under the sword arm, as shown below at the portraiture marked on number 13.
  
 
''This is the purpose of this guard for the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the purpose of this guard for the Lieutenant.''
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''Next will be declared the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''Next will be declared the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to evade and to guard himself against this first continuation, which is a high back-hand, having thrown a right-hand at the Lieutenant's arms , as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 15 and at the Provost who executed the right-hand marked number 16, the Provost being on the right foot to guard and to defend this first counter, will cross the Lieutenant's sword with the strong on weak, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the Provost's left hand near his left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 18.
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And to evade and to guard himself against this first continuation, which is a high back-hand, having thrown a right-hand at the Lieutenant's arms , as shown above at the portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 15 and at the Provost who executed the right-hand marked number 16, the Provost being on the right foot to guard and to defend this first counter, will cross the Lieutenant's sword with the strong on weak, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the Provost's left hand near his left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 18.
  
 
''The end of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant, being effectively defended by this.''
 
''The end of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant, being effectively defended by this.''
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''The following is the writing of the guard and position for the Provost.''
 
''The following is the writing of the guard and position for the Provost.''
  
And to do this the Provost likewise is to have the feet together, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 10, and in order to make the low guard effectively the Provost needs to pull the right foot back in drawing to carry the sword hilt above his left lap, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's braies, and also keeping the left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 22 behind the bonnet.
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And to do this the Provost likewise is to have the feet together, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 10, and in order to make the low guard effectively the Provost needs to pull the right foot back in drawing to carry the sword hilt above his left lap, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's braies, and also keeping the left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 22 behind the bonnet.
  
 
''The end of the guard and position for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the guard and position for the Provost.''
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''Declaration of the second counter for the defending Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''Declaration of the second counter for the defending Provost against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this the Provost needs to also be under the right foot and that he crosses and strikes down with the strong on weak of the attacking Lieutenant's sword, which is the second continuation, keeping the sword hilt and fingertips down, and presenting a thust to his left nipple, and also keeping the left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 28.
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And to do this the Provost needs to also be under the right foot and that he crosses and strikes down with the strong on weak of the attacking Lieutenant's sword, which is the second continuation, keeping the sword hilt and fingertips down, and presenting a thust to his left breast, and also keeping the left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 28.
  
 
''This is the end of the second counter for the Provost starting with low reversal at the Lieutenant's knee, then defended and cut at the arms by the Provost, as shown at length with the portraitures above the strikes.''
 
''This is the end of the second counter for the Provost starting with low reversal at the Lieutenant's knee, then defended and cut at the arms by the Provost, as shown at length with the portraitures above the strikes.''
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''Next is the declaration and defense of the third strike which is a high right-hand thrown by the attacker and defended by the Provost.''
 
''Next is the declaration and defense of the third strike which is a high right-hand thrown by the attacker and defended by the Provost.''
  
And to do this the Provost needs to be on the step of the left foot, having made one of the three drawings in high guard, as shown in the figure of the defending Provost marked number 30. And to effectively execute and defend against the high right-hand of the third strike, the Provost following the section of the true teachings of the sword alone, must pull the left foot back, cross the sword of the attacking Lieutenant with strong on weak, that is to say from the hilt to near the middle of the Lieutenant's sword, keeping the nails of the sword hand up, throwing a thrust straight at the Lieutenant's chin, and keeping the left hand right of the nipple as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked 32.
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And to do this the Provost needs to be on the step of the left foot, having made one of the three drawings in high guard, as shown in the figure of the defending Provost marked number 30. And to effectively execute and defend against the high right-hand of the third strike, the Provost following the section of the true teachings of the sword alone, must pull the left foot back, cross the sword of the attacking Lieutenant with strong on weak, that is to say from the hilt to near the middle of the Lieutenant's sword, keeping the nails of the sword hand up, throwing a thrust straight at the Lieutenant's chin, and keeping the left hand in front of the breast as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked 32.
  
 
''The end of the third strike for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the third strike for the Provost.''
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''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation of the third strike for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation of the third strike for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, this Provost must be on the right foot. And when the Lieutenant disengage and passes his sword underneath the Provost to throw a back-hand at his right side of the sword, the Provost holding firm on the right foot to defend this continuation will cross his sword on the attacking Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, as defined above many times at the other counters and continuations, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, presenting a thrust at the Lieutenant's stomach, and also keeping his left hand right of his nipple, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 34.
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And to do this, this Provost must be on the right foot. And when the Lieutenant disengage and passes his sword underneath the Provost to throw a back-hand at his right side of the sword, the Provost holding firm on the right foot to defend this continuation will cross his sword on the attacking Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, as defined above many times at the other counters and continuations, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, presenting a thrust at the Lieutenant's stomach, and also keeping his left hand in front of his breast, as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 34.
  
 
''The end of the first counter of the third strike for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the first counter of the third strike for the Provost.''
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''Next will show and declare the second and last counter and continuation of the third strike for the Provost.''
 
''Next will show and declare the second and last counter and continuation of the third strike for the Provost.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must step as mentioned above, which is on the right foot, and to defend himself from that counter or continuation, the Provost must cross the attacking Lieutenant's sword near the hilt to a bit higher than the Lieutenant's middle of the sword with strong on weak, keeping the sword hilt and the nails holding it up, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, and also keeping the Provost's left hand right of his nipple as shown above at the portraiture marked number 36 behind his back.
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And to do this, the Provost must step as mentioned above, which is on the right foot, and to defend himself from that counter or continuation, the Provost must cross the attacking Lieutenant's sword near the hilt to a bit higher than the Lieutenant's middle of the sword with strong on weak, keeping the sword hilt and the nails holding it up, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, and also keeping the Provost's left hand in front of his breast as shown above at the portraiture marked number 36 behind his back.
  
 
''This is the end of the second and last counter of the third strike, which is a high right-hand for the Lieutenant marked 35, and defended by the Provost marked 36.
 
''This is the end of the second and last counter of the third strike, which is a high right-hand for the Lieutenant marked 35, and defended by the Provost marked 36.
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''This is the end of the position and guard for the attacking Lieutenant, which is to begin to throw the fourth strike.''
 
''This is the end of the position and guard for the attacking Lieutenant, which is to begin to throw the fourth strike.''
  
The following is also the reason of the portraiture and the position for the defending Provost, who after having made one of the three drawings the Provost has also remained on the step of the right foot in middle guard, keeping the sword hilt straight and higher than the right shoulder, placing the sword point at the Lieutenant's left nipple, and keeping the left hand right of his stomach, as shown above at the portraiture marked in number 38.
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The following is also the reason of the portraiture and the position for the defending Provost, who after having made one of the three drawings the Provost has also remained on the step of the right foot in middle guard, keeping the sword hilt straight and as high as the right shoulder, placing the sword point at the Lieutenant's left breast, and keeping the left hand right of his stomach, as shown above at the portraiture marked in number 38.
  
 
''This is the end of the guard for the Lieutenant for throwing the fourth strike against the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the guard for the Lieutenant for throwing the fourth strike against the Provost.''
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''This is the defense of the first counter of the fourth strike for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the defense of the first counter of the fourth strike for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, this Provost must be on the step of the left foot and when the Lieutenant throws a high right-hand at him, in order to counter the Provost needs to cross and beat down the Lieutenant's sword at the same time, and without a moment to waste, be strong on weak, turning the fingernails on the sword hilt up to present a thrust at the Lieutenant's throat or eyes, keeping the left hand right of his nipple as shown above at the portraiture marked number 42.
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And to do this, this Provost must be on the step of the left foot and when the Lieutenant throws a high right-hand at him, in order to counter the Provost needs to cross and beat down the Lieutenant's sword at the same time, and without a moment to waste, be strong on weak, turning the fingernails on the sword hilt up to present a thrust at the Lieutenant's throat or eyes, keeping the left hand in front of his breast as shown above at the portraiture marked number 42.
  
 
''This is the defense of the first counter, derived from the fourth strike for the Provost.''
 
''This is the defense of the first counter, derived from the fourth strike for the Provost.''
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| ''The following is the position and guard for the attacking Lieutenant and for the defending Provost to execute and throw a high thrust which is the fifth strike.''
 
| ''The following is the position and guard for the attacking Lieutenant and for the defending Provost to execute and throw a high thrust which is the fifth strike.''
  
And to do this the Lieutenant is to have the feet together as stated in the first plan, which is necessary for doing the first low guard effectively, he then pulls the right foot back while drawing the sword, to carry the hilt right of the left lap, cutting edge down, placing the point straight more or less at the braies, and also keeping the left hand right of the nipples as shown above at this portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 45 behind the top of the collar.
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And to do this the Lieutenant is to have the feet together as stated in the first plan, which is necessary for doing the first low guard effectively, he then pulls the right foot back while drawing the sword, to carry the hilt right of the left lap, cutting edge down, placing the point straight more or less at the braies, and also keeping the left hand in front of the breast as shown above at this portraiture of the Lieutenant marked number 45 behind the top of the collar.
  
 
''This is the end of the guard and position to make the fifth strike for the sword alone, following the section for the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the end of the guard and position to make the fifth strike for the sword alone, following the section for the Lieutenant.''
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| ''The following is the fifth strike which is a high thrust with the right-hand, following the section of the sword alone for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the fifth strike which is a high thrust with the right-hand, following the section of the sword alone for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
  
And to do this, this Lieutenant must be on the left foot as shown above at the other portraiture marked 45, then advances the right foot and throws a thrust at the Provost's nipples, turning the nails and sword hilt up and the left hand right of his face as apparently shown by this writing for the portraiture, marked number 47 behind the back of the head.
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And to do this, this Lieutenant must be on the left foot as shown above at the other portraiture marked 45, advances the right foot and throws a thrust at the Provost's left breast, turning the nails and sword hilt up and the left hand right of his face as apparently shown by this writing for the portraiture, marked number 47 behind the back of the head.
  
 
''This is the fifth strike fo the sword alone, thrown by the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the fifth strike fo the sword alone, thrown by the attacking Lieutenant.''
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''The following is the defense for the fifth strike, which is a high thrust, made from a high right-hand by the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the defense for the fifth strike, which is a high thrust, made from a high right-hand by the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must be on the right foot, then pulls the left foot back, beats down and crosses the Lieutenant's sword with his own, strong on weak, which is to say to be near the middle guard, with the sword point a bit higher, the nails up, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant straight to his face, and keeping the Provost's left hand right of his left nipple, as shown by the portraiture and figure marked number 48 above. And if the Provost is left-handed and the right-handed Lieutenant shoots a thrust at him, he must advance the right forward, and cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak as can be seen by the example and exercise against a left-hander. It is true that if the Provost is left-handed, the Lieutenant or whoever must adapt to the left-handed Provost to teach him, that is to say that he needs to be left-handed and make the first step be with the feet together and pulls the left foot on the footprint marked at the first portraitures 4, and leaves the footprint marked 1, strange as it seems.
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And to do this, the Provost must be on the right foot, then pulls the left foot back, beats down and crosses the Lieutenant's sword with his own, strong on weak, which is to say to be near the middle guard, with the sword point a bit higher, the nails up, presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant straight to his face, and keeping the Provost's left hand in front of his left breast, as shown by the portraiture and figure marked number 48 above. And if the Provost is left-handed and the right-handed Lieutenant shoots a thrust at him, he must advance the right forward, and cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak as can be seen by the example and exercise against a left-hander. It is true that if the Provost is left-handed, the Lieutenant or whoever must adapt to the left-handed Provost to teach him, that is to say that he needs to be left-handed and make the first step be with the feet together and pulls the left foot on the footprint marked at the first portraitures 4, and leaves the footprint marked 1, strange as it seems.
  
 
''The end and declaration of the fifth strike for the Lieutenant and the Provost when one or the other is left-handed.
 
''The end and declaration of the fifth strike for the Lieutenant and the Provost when one or the other is left-handed.
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| ''The following is the first counter and continuation of the fifth strike which is the high thrust thrown by the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the first counter and continuation of the fifth strike which is the high thrust thrown by the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
  
And to do this, the Lieutenant must be on the step of the right foot to do this counter and continuation a little after he has thrown the thrust, the fifth strike with the right-hand, the Lieutenant disengages his sword below the Provost's sword hilt that he has thrown at this Lieutenant, for the first counter and continuation another on the reversal, which is on the Provost's right side, keeping the left hand right of the nipple as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 49. And if the Lieutenant is left-handed, he must throw the strike at the opposite of what is described, holding the opposite step of the counter and continuation, that is to say that if the Lieutenant throws a right-handed reversal, the Provost if left-handed would have to beat it down with a right-hand using his left hand.
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And to do this, the Lieutenant must be on the step of the right foot to do this counter and continuation a little after he has thrown the thrust, the fifth strike with the right-hand, the Lieutenant disengages his sword below the Provost's sword hilt that he has thrown at this Lieutenant, for the first counter and continuation another on the reversal, which is on the Provost's right side, keeping the left hand in front of the breast as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 49. And if the Lieutenant is left-handed, he must throw the strike at the opposite of what is described, holding the opposite step of the counter and continuation, that is to say that if the Lieutenant throws a right-handed reversal, the Provost if left-handed would have to beat it down with a right-hand using his left hand.
  
 
''The end of the counter for the Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of the counter for the Lieutenant.''
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''Next will be declared the defense of the first counter and continuation of the fifth strike for the Provost against the agressive Lieutenant.''
 
''Next will be declared the defense of the first counter and continuation of the fifth strike for the Provost against the agressive Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost is to also be on the right foot while the Lieutenant disengages his sword to throw the first counter at him which is a high thrust on the right. The Provost seeing this, being on his right foot crosses his sword on that of the Lieutenant with strong on weak, keeping the back of the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to his neck, keeping the left hand right of his left nipple as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 50.
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And to do this, the Provost is to also be on the right foot while the Lieutenant disengages his sword to throw the first counter at him which is a high thrust on the right. The Provost seeing this, being on his right foot crosses his sword on that of the Lieutenant with strong on weak, keeping the back of the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to his neck, keeping the left hand in front of his left breast as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 50.
  
 
''This is the end of the counter for the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the counter for the Provost.''
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| ''The following is the second counter and continuation of the fifth strike fo the sword alone, which is a high thrust for the attacking Lieutenant and for the defending Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the second counter and continuation of the fifth strike fo the sword alone, which is a high thrust for the attacking Lieutenant and for the defending Provost.''
  
In order to declare and understand the second counter and continuation for this Lieutenant effectively, he must be on the step of the right foot, as he had been when he threw the fifth strike, the high thrust, passing his sword to disengage the back-hand below the Provost's sword hilt, and in an instant the Lieutenant for the second continuation throws again his choice of a high thrust or high right-hand at the defending Provost's left side, keeping the back of the sword hand down, the nails up, and the keeping left hand right of the nipple as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 51.
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In order to declare and understand the second counter and continuation for this Lieutenant effectively, he must be on the step of the right foot, as he had been when he threw the fifth strike, the high thrust, passing his sword to disengage the back-hand below the Provost's sword hilt, and in an instant the Lieutenant for the second continuation throws again his choice of a high thrust or high right-hand at the defending Provost's left side, keeping the back of the sword hand down, the nails up, and the keeping left hand in front of the breast as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 51.
  
 
''The end of the second counter for the Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of the second counter for the Lieutenant.''
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''Next is declared the protection and defense of the second counter of the fifth strike, which is to guard this Provost further against the Lieutenant.''
 
''Next is declared the protection and defense of the second counter of the fifth strike, which is to guard this Provost further against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost needs to be on the step of the right foot, cross and beat down the attacking Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, on the right-hand otherwise called the fore-hand, and by this means will defend and ward the Provost from the second counter and continuation, thrown by the Lieutenant, and when all is done the Provost will present a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the sword hilt and the nails on the hand holding it up, and the left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at this portraiture marked number 52 behind his hat.
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And to do this, the Provost needs to be on the step of the right foot, cross and beat down the attacking Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, on the right-hand otherwise called the fore-hand, and by this means will defend and ward the Provost from the second counter and continuation, thrown by the Lieutenant, and when all is done the Provost will present a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the sword hilt and the nails on the hand holding it up, and the left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at this portraiture marked number 52 behind his hat.
  
 
''The end of the second counter and continuation of the fifth strike, which is a high thrust with the right-hand, defended by the Provost against the demonstrating Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of the second counter and continuation of the fifth strike, which is a high thrust with the right-hand, defended by the Provost against the demonstrating Lieutenant.''
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''The following is the declaration of the guard and position for the Provost, to prepare to defend from the high thrust, which will be thrown after by the Lieutenant against the Provost, the sixth and last strike being mulitplied as stated at the sixth target.''
 
''The following is the declaration of the guard and position for the Provost, to prepare to defend from the high thrust, which will be thrown after by the Lieutenant against the Provost, the sixth and last strike being mulitplied as stated at the sixth target.''
  
This guard and position for the Provost, which must be on the right foot like the Lieutenant, is how one can keep on the left foot and advance the right foot, but at the last strike and target being multiplied, we will perform the guard which is being done on the right foot. To do this, the Provost will be on the right foot in low guard, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's stomach, and keeping his left hand right of the nipple, as we can see above at the portraiture and figure marked number 54 near the plume of the bonnet.
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This guard and position for the Provost, which must be on the right foot like the Lieutenant, is how one can keep on the left foot and advance the right foot, but at the last strike and target being multiplied, we will perform the guard which is being done on the right foot. To do this, the Provost will be on the right foot in low guard, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's stomach, and keeping his left hand in front of the breast, as we can see above at the portraiture and figure marked number 54 near the plume of the bonnet.
  
 
One must note that all left-handers who follow the instruction that I put, both for the Lieutenant and also the Provost must make the opposite step, and similarly the drawings and the strikes are also the opposite of right-handers, and those who strive to follow these reasons will improve. Because experience will make them improve.
 
One must note that all left-handers who follow the instruction that I put, both for the Lieutenant and also the Provost must make the opposite step, and similarly the drawings and the strikes are also the opposite of right-handers, and those who strive to follow these reasons will improve. Because experience will make them improve.
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| ''The following is the sixth and last strike and target of the sword to be multiplied, which is a high thrust on the reversal thrown by the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the sixth and last strike and target of the sword to be multiplied, which is a high thrust on the reversal thrown by the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
  
And to do this, this Lieutenant must be on the guard and step shown above at the portraiture marked number 53. This Lieutenant being on the right foot as stated will pretend to make a thrust at the Provost's left side on the right foot, and in an instant will advance the left foot, disengaging his sword below the Provost's sword hilt, and throwing a thrust at his right, keeping the sword hilt and the fingertips on the hand holding it facing left, and keeping the left hand right of his left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 55 behind the collar of the Lieutenant.
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And to do this, this Lieutenant must be on the guard and step shown above at the portraiture marked number 53. This Lieutenant being on the right foot as stated will pretend to make a thrust at the Provost's left side on the right foot, and in an instant will advance the left foot, disengaging his sword below the Provost's sword hilt, and throwing a thrust at his right, keeping the sword hilt and the fingertips on the hand holding it facing left, and keeping the left hand in front of his left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 55 behind the collar of the Lieutenant.
  
 
''The end and declaration of the sixth and last strike of the sword alone for the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''The end and declaration of the sixth and last strike of the sword alone for the attacking Lieutenant.''
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''This is the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost of the sixth strike, which is a high thrust being multiplied and thrown by the attacking Lieutenant and defended by the Provost, as will be seen by the writings after the author directs and teaches, as it should be defended from the thrust.''
 
''This is the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost of the sixth strike, which is a high thrust being multiplied and thrown by the attacking Lieutenant and defended by the Provost, as will be seen by the writings after the author directs and teaches, as it should be defended from the thrust.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must remain firm and stable on the step of the left foot, and for the defense and conservation of the counter, which will be a thrust the Provost will cross his sword on the Lieutenant's sword with strong on weak coming from the side of a right-hand, carrying the nails on the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping also the Provost's left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked 58.
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And to do this, the Provost must remain firm and stable on the step of the left foot, and for the defense and conservation of the counter, which will be a thrust the Provost will cross his sword on the Lieutenant's sword with strong on weak coming from the side of a right-hand, carrying the nails on the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping also the Provost's left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked 58.
  
 
''This is the end and defense of the first counter and continuation of the sixth and last strike for the defending Provost.''
 
''This is the end and defense of the first counter and continuation of the sixth and last strike for the defending Provost.''
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''The defense of the second counter or continuation of the sixth and last strike of the sword alone, which is a high thrust on the reversal for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''The defense of the second counter or continuation of the sixth and last strike of the sword alone, which is a high thrust on the reversal for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
  
And for the defense of this counter and continuation for the Provost, he must be on the left foot, and he need to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, which is near the hilt at the middle of the sword as stated above several times, and present a thrust at the Lieutenant's left nipple or at the eye, having the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand right of his stomach which is below the sword elbow, as shown in the portraiture marked number 60 behind the hat.
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And for the defense of this counter and continuation for the Provost, he must be on the left foot, and he need to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, which is near the hilt at the middle of the sword as stated above several times, and present a thrust at the Lieutenant's left breast or at the eye, having the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand right of his stomach which is below the sword elbow, as shown in the portraiture marked number 60 behind the hat.
  
 
''This is the end of the six strikes, being multiplied at the distinct targets, as stated above, with counters and continuations, both for the attacking Lieutenant as well as for the defending Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the six strikes, being multiplied at the distinct targets, as stated above, with counters and continuations, both for the attacking Lieutenant as well as for the defending Provost.''
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| ''Here are the guard and position to make two good and subtle strikes in the manner of a triangle or a rectangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
 
| ''Here are the guard and position to make two good and subtle strikes in the manner of a triangle or a rectangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
  
And to do this, this Lieutenant having done one of the three drawings with his step remaining on the left foot which is planted and resting on the footprint which is marked number 1 and is in middle guard, placing the sword point straight at the Provost's left nipple, keeping the left hand over the left lap as marked number 61 above at the portraiture behind his hat.
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And to do this, this Lieutenant having done one of the three drawings with his step remaining on the left foot which is planted and resting on the footprint which is marked number 1 and is in middle guard, placing the sword point straight at the Provost's left breast, keeping the left hand over the left lap as marked number 61 above at the portraiture behind his hat.
  
 
And if he is left-handed, he must keep his right foot on the triangle if wants to execute and make the principal strike well as will be seen later, and he will keep the same guard if he is attacking as marked at the portraiture of the right-handed Lieutenant on number 61.
 
And if he is left-handed, he must keep his right foot on the triangle if wants to execute and make the principal strike well as will be seen later, and he will keep the same guard if he is attacking as marked at the portraiture of the right-handed Lieutenant on number 61.
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''The following is the declaration, guard, and position of the triangle for the defending Provost.''
 
''The following is the declaration, guard, and position of the triangle for the defending Provost.''
  
And to do this, this Provost must be on the left foot, keeping this foot on the corner of the triangle marked number 1 at the portraiture, having made one of the drawings with the proper step and the Provost is to remain in high guard, keeping the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, and the left hand right of his nipple, swiftly deflecting the sword point of attacking Lieutenant, as shown above number 62 at the pourtraiture.
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And to do this, this Provost must be on the left foot, keeping this foot on the corner of the triangle marked number 1 at the portraiture, having made one of the drawings with the proper step and the Provost is to remain in high guard, keeping the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, and the left hand in front of his breast, swiftly deflecting the sword point of attacking Lieutenant, as shown above number 62 at the pourtraiture.
  
 
''The end of the guard and position of the defending Provost.''
 
''The end of the guard and position of the defending Provost.''
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| ''And for the first counter and continuation of the triangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost, the Lieutenant does a high thrust or high reversal.''
 
| ''And for the first counter and continuation of the triangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost, the Lieutenant does a high thrust or high reversal.''
  
To do this counter and continuation well for the Lieutenant, he must have his left foot on the footprint of the triangle marked number 1 in the portraiture, advance the right foot on the footprint marked number 3, and pass the sword point below the Provost's sword hilt, having made and thrown the strike, and throw a high thrust on the Provost's right side for the first counter and continuation, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand right of the nipple, as shown at the portraiture marked number 65.
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To do this counter and continuation well for the Lieutenant, he must have his left foot on the footprint of the triangle marked number 1 in the portraiture, advance the right foot on the footprint marked number 3, and pass the sword point below the Provost's sword hilt, having made and thrown the strike, and throw a high thrust on the Provost's right side for the first counter and continuation, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand in front of the breast, as shown at the portraiture marked number 65.
  
 
''The end of the first counter and continuation of the triangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
 
''The end of the first counter and continuation of the triangle for the attacking Lieutenant against the defending Provost.''
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''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation for the Provost against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this the Provost must watch the Lieutenant's point when it would pass below the sword hilt in order to throw either a high thrust or high reversal at the Lieutenant's choice, wait for the attack, and for the conservation of the first counter and continuation of the triangle made by the Lieutenant, the Provost needs to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, being on the right foot, and to present a thrust at the Lieutenant's face, keeping the back of the sword hand up, and the left hand right of the nipple, as shown above at the portraiture, marked number 66.
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And to do this the Provost must watch the Lieutenant's point when it would pass below the sword hilt in order to throw either a high thrust or high reversal at the Lieutenant's choice, wait for the attack, and for the conservation of the first counter and continuation of the triangle made by the Lieutenant, the Provost needs to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, being on the right foot, and to present a thrust at the Lieutenant's face, keeping the back of the sword hand up, and the left hand in front of the breast, as shown above at the portraiture, marked number 66.
  
 
''This is the end and defense of the first counter of the triangle for the Provost.''
 
''This is the end and defense of the first counter of the triangle for the Provost.''
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''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation of the rectangle for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the defense of the first counter and continuation of the rectangle for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must have the left foot on the corner of the triangle marked number 1 and the right foot on the footprint also marked number 2. And for the defense of the first counter, the Provost is to be on the right foot to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, and present a thrust to his face, keeping the back of the sword hand up and keeping the left hand right of his nipple as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 74.
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And to do this, the Provost must have the left foot on the corner of the triangle marked number 1 and the right foot on the footprint also marked number 2. And for the defense of the first counter, the Provost is to be on the right foot to cross the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, and present a thrust to his face, keeping the back of the sword hand up and keeping the left hand in front of his breast as shown above at the portraiture and figure marked number 74.
  
 
''This is what the Provost must do to guard himself from the counter thrown by the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is what the Provost must do to guard himself from the counter thrown by the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is the defense and completion of the strike with two continuations in the fashion of a rectangle for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is the defense and completion of the strike with two continuations in the fashion of a rectangle for the defending Provost against the attacking Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost for the first continuation must be on the right foot, crossing and beating down the high reversal or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, strong on weak, keeping the nails on the sword hilt down, and throwing a high thrust at the Lieutenant's left as shown above at the other portraiture and figure marked number 74. And for the second counter and continuation which is to complete the rectangle, the Provost must also be on the right foot and carefully watch the Lieutenant's sword point in every discourse of the rectangle, and cross the Lieutenant's sword who is making the second counter which is a high right-hand or high thrust coming from the strong on weak, keeping the nails on the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face while keeping the left hand at his nipple as shown above at the portraiture marked number 76.
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And to do this, the Provost for the first continuation must be on the right foot, crossing and beating down the high reversal or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, strong on weak, keeping the nails on the sword hilt down, and throwing a high thrust at the Lieutenant's left as shown above at the other portraiture and figure marked number 74. And for the second counter and continuation which is to complete the rectangle, the Provost must also be on the right foot and carefully watch the Lieutenant's sword point in every discourse of the rectangle, and cross the Lieutenant's sword who is making the second counter which is a high right-hand or high thrust coming from the strong on weak, keeping the nails on the sword hand up and presenting a thrust to the Lieutenant's face while keeping the left hand at his breast as shown above at the portraiture marked number 76.
  
 
''The end of the rectangle for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the rectangle for the Provost.''
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''The following is the guard and position for the Provost to defend from the first grab against the Lieutenant as will be seen after at the portraiture following number 90.''
 
''The following is the guard and position for the Provost to defend from the first grab against the Lieutenant as will be seen after at the portraiture following number 90.''
  
And to do this guard, the Provost is required to do the same step, guard, and placement as stated above, one of the drawings, having pulled the right foot back and remain on the left foot in high guard, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, keeping also the left hand right of his nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 78 behind the hat<ref>The Provost shown at the portraiture does not correspond to the text since he is on the right foot</ref>.
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And to do this guard, the Provost is required to do the same step, guard, and placement as stated above, one of the drawings, having pulled the right foot back and remain on the left foot in high guard, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left eye, keeping also the left hand in front of his breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 78 behind the hat<ref>The Provost shown at the portraiture does not correspond to the text since he is on the right foot</ref>.
  
 
''The end of the guard and position for the defending Provost.''
 
''The end of the guard and position for the defending Provost.''
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''The following is the protection and defense of the first strike for the Provost in order to prepare himself to make the first grab seen in the later portraitures.''
 
''The following is the protection and defense of the first strike for the Provost in order to prepare himself to make the first grab seen in the later portraitures.''
  
And to do this the Provost must also have made his step and drawing, remaining in high guard, as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 78, being on the left foot and to defend himself from the high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, in order to show that the first grab could be made, and make on the strikes the Provost is to be on the left foot, pulling the right foot back and crossing the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, raising a bit the point of his sword up, the left hand right of the Lieutenant's face, keeping the nails on the sword hand up and the left hand right of the nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 80 behind the head feather<ref>The Provost of 80 isn't on the left foot as written but is coherent with 78.</ref>.
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And to do this the Provost must also have made his step and drawing, remaining in high guard, as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 78, being on the left foot and to defend himself from the high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, in order to show that the first grab could be made, and make on the strikes the Provost is to be on the left foot, pulling the right foot back and crossing the Lieutenant's sword, strong on weak, raising a bit the point of his sword up, the left hand right of the Lieutenant's face, keeping the nails on the sword hand up and the left hand in front of the breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 80 behind the head feather<ref>The Provost of 80 isn't on the left foot as written but is coherent with 78.</ref>.
  
 
''This is the end of how the Provost defends the strike against the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the end of how the Provost defends the strike against the Lieutenant.''
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| ''The first grab and strike shown by the Lieutenant and executed by the Provost as shown here.''
 
| ''The first grab and strike shown by the Lieutenant and executed by the Provost as shown here.''
  
And for the Lieutenant to show what he must do to the Provost and execute the first grab effectively, the Lieutenant must be on the left foot and have advanced his right foot while throwing a high right-hand or high thrust against the defending Provost. And being surprised that the Provost took away his sword, the Lieutenant is forced to pull back his right foot and stay on his left foot, keeping his hand in front of his nipple, ready to defend against the Provost's sword point, and keeping his left hand against his left leg as shown at the portraiture marked number 83 behind the collar.
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And for the Lieutenant to show what he must do to the Provost and execute the first grab effectively, the Lieutenant must be on the left foot and have advanced his right foot while throwing a high right-hand or high thrust against the defending Provost. And being surprised that the Provost took away his sword, the Lieutenant is forced to pull back his right foot and stay on his left foot, keeping his hand in front of his breast, ready to defend against the Provost's sword point, and keeping his left hand against his left leg as shown at the portraiture marked number 83 behind the collar.
  
 
''This is everything that the Lieutenant must do to show the Provost what he must do to execute all of the first grab of the sword alone.''
 
''This is everything that the Lieutenant must do to show the Provost what he must do to execute all of the first grab of the sword alone.''
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| ''The following is the guard and position to make the third grab for the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the guard and position to make the third grab for the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
  
And to do this the Lieutenant having made one of the four drawings that he wanted, remaining on the left foot in middle guard, keeping the fingertips on the sword hand down, the placement straight at the Provost's left nipple, keeping the left hand upon the left thigh, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 97 behind the hat.
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And to do this the Lieutenant having made one of the four drawings that he wanted, remaining on the left foot in middle guard, keeping the fingertips on the sword hand down, the placement straight at the Provost's left breast, keeping the left hand upon the left thigh, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 97 behind the hat.
  
 
''This is the end of the guard and position for the Lieutenant to prepare to make the third grab against the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the guard and position for the Lieutenant to prepare to make the third grab against the Provost.''
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| ''The following is the first strike to make and to demonstrate the third grab for the Lieutenant and the Provost.''
 
| ''The following is the first strike to make and to demonstrate the third grab for the Lieutenant and the Provost.''
  
And to do this the Lieutenant must be on the left foot, having made everything that is required as stated, such as the aforementioned steps and one of the three drawings. And to execute this strike, he will advance the right foot and will throw a high thrust at the left Provost's shoulder, keeping the sword hilt somewhat up, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand upon the right nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 99. And to execute this third grab, the Lieutenant must advance the left foot and at the same time take the defending Provost's sword, extending strongly the left arm and passing it above the right, keeping the back of the hand up, giving a twist below the arms or elbow, and presenting a wholly unrestrained thrust at the Provost's face, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 99.
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And to do this the Lieutenant must be on the left foot, having made everything that is required as stated, such as the aforementioned steps and one of the three drawings. And to execute this strike, he will advance the right foot and will throw a high thrust at the left Provost's shoulder, keeping the sword hilt somewhat up, keeping the nails on the sword hand down, and the left hand upon the right breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 99. And to execute this third grab, the Lieutenant must advance the left foot and at the same time take the defending Provost's sword, extending strongly the left arm and passing it above the right, keeping the back of the hand up, giving a twist below the arms or elbow, and presenting a wholly unrestrained thrust at the Provost's face, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 99.
  
 
''This is the end of the third grab for the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the third grab for the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
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''The following is how the Provost must face the Lieutenant who is showing him what he needs to do.''
 
''The following is how the Provost must face the Lieutenant who is showing him what he needs to do.''
  
And to do this, the Lieutenant having made as stated several targets above and discouraged, which is what the Provost needs to have done as he has one of the guards and drawings above, and is remaining on the left foot and the Provost seeing that the Lieutenant has advanced a step to throw a high right-hand or high thrust, which is the strike, having grabbed the Provost's sword and forced him to let go, seeing that the Lieutenant is presenting a thrust to his face, by which the Provost keeps his left hand right of his left nipple, ready to beat down and deflect the Lieutenant's sword that he could thrust at his face, as shown above at the portraiture of this Provost marked number 102 behind the bonnet.
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And to do this, the Lieutenant having made as stated several targets above and discouraged, which is what the Provost needs to have done as he has one of the guards and drawings above, and is remaining on the left foot and the Provost seeing that the Lieutenant has advanced a step to throw a high right-hand or high thrust, which is the strike, having grabbed the Provost's sword and forced him to let go, seeing that the Lieutenant is presenting a thrust to his face, by which the Provost keeps his left hand in front of his left breast, ready to beat down and deflect the Lieutenant's sword that he could thrust at his face, as shown above at the portraiture of this Provost marked number 102 behind the bonnet.
  
 
''This is the end of the third grab made and executed by the Lieutenant and what the Provost did, being thus surprised by his master the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the end of the third grab made and executed by the Lieutenant and what the Provost did, being thus surprised by his master the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is what the Provost must do to execute the third grab against the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is what the Provost must do to execute the third grab against the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost will be on the step of the left foot when the Lieutenant throws his choice of a high right-hand or high thrust at the Provost's left shoulder or left nipple. But to stop whichever strike that he may throw, the Provost needs to pull his left foot back and cross the Lieutenant's sword, dropping the point over the Lieutenant's  arms, and without pause take with the Lieutenant's sword with his left hand, with the back of the hand raised up so that it passes below the elbow to make him lose the sword, presenting a thrust at his stomach as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 105 behind the collar.
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And to do this, the Provost will be on the step of the left foot when the Lieutenant throws his choice of a high right-hand or high thrust at the Provost's left shoulder or left breast. But to stop whichever strike that he may throw, the Provost needs to pull his left foot back and cross the Lieutenant's sword, dropping the point over the Lieutenant's  arms, and without pause take with the Lieutenant's sword with his left hand, with the back of the hand raised up so that it passes below the elbow to make him lose the sword, presenting a thrust at his stomach as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 105 behind the collar.
  
 
''This is the end of the third grab for this defending Provost against the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is the end of the third grab for this defending Provost against the Lieutenant.''
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''Next he will be showing the guard and position to defend a high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant against the Provost to make the fourth grab.''
 
''Next he will be showing the guard and position to defend a high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant against the Provost to make the fourth grab.''
  
To do this, the Provost must also have made one of the three drawings and be on the left foot while keeping himself in middle guard, which is best, keeping the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left nipple, and the left hand right upon the lap, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 106.
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To do this, the Provost must also have made one of the three drawings and be on the left foot while keeping himself in middle guard, which is best, keeping the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the Lieutenant's left breast, and the left hand right upon the lap, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 106.
  
 
''This is the end of the description and position for the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the description and position for the Provost.''
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''The way to defend the Provost at the aforementioned high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant so that afterwards he then execute the fourth grab.''
 
''The way to defend the Provost at the aforementioned high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant so that afterwards he then execute the fourth grab.''
  
And to do this, this Provost must be on the left foot in middle guard as shown above at the portraiture marked number 106. And for the defense of this high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, this Provost needs to pull the left foot back and cross his sword with that of the Lieutenant, be it a high right-hand or high thrust, strong on weak, just like we did above at any one of the other counters and continuations; and present a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the back of the sword hand down and the nails up, and the left hand right of his nipple, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's mouth as shown and done above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 108 behind the collar.
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And to do this, this Provost must be on the left foot in middle guard as shown above at the portraiture marked number 106. And for the defense of this high right-hand or high thrust thrown by the Lieutenant, this Provost needs to pull the left foot back and cross his sword with that of the Lieutenant, be it a high right-hand or high thrust, strong on weak, just like we did above at any one of the other counters and continuations; and present a thrust to the Lieutenant's face, keeping the back of the sword hand down and the nails up, and the left hand in front of his breast, placing the sword point straight at the Lieutenant's mouth as shown and done above at the portraiture of the Provost marked number 108 behind the collar.
  
 
''This is how the Provost effectively guards the aforementioned strike thrown by the Lieutenant.''
 
''This is how the Provost effectively guards the aforementioned strike thrown by the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is the definition, guard, and position for the Provost.''
 
''The following is the definition, guard, and position for the Provost.''
  
And to do this, the Provost must have made one of the drawings as he pleases, and having kept himself on the left foot in low guard, keeping the sword hilt upon the left knee, placing the point straight at the belt or the Lieutenant's braies, the cutting edge down, and the left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 114.
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And to do this, the Provost must have made one of the drawings as he pleases, and having kept himself on the left foot in low guard, keeping the sword hilt upon the left knee, placing the point straight at the belt or the Lieutenant's braies, the cutting edge down, and the left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 114.
  
 
''The end of the guard for the Provost.''
 
''The end of the guard for the Provost.''
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| ''The guard and position for the Lieutenant and the Provost for the Lieutenant to show to the Provost what he must do henceforth and not like what he did at the previous strike.''  
 
| ''The guard and position for the Lieutenant and the Provost for the Lieutenant to show to the Provost what he must do henceforth and not like what he did at the previous strike.''  
  
And to do this, the Lieutenant must also have made one of the three drawings of his choice, and the Lieutenant having remained on the left foot in middle guard, placing the sword point straight at the left nipple, keeping the back of the sword hand up, and the left hand below the sword arm, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 117.
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And to do this, the Lieutenant must also have made one of the three drawings of his choice, and the Lieutenant having remained on the left foot in middle guard, placing the sword point straight at the left breast, keeping the back of the sword hand up, and the left hand below the sword arm, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 117.
  
 
''The end of the guard of the Lieutenant to execute the subtlety, following the ignorance that the Lieutenant saw of the Provost marked number 115 and 116.''
 
''The end of the guard of the Lieutenant to execute the subtlety, following the ignorance that the Lieutenant saw of the Provost marked number 115 and 116.''
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''The following script is for knowing the position and guard of the Provost for the Lieutenant to execute the subtlety, and showing it to the Provost, as will be seen later at the next strike.''
 
''The following script is for knowing the position and guard of the Provost for the Lieutenant to execute the subtlety, and showing it to the Provost, as will be seen later at the next strike.''
  
And to do this, this Provost must have also made the step as was done above this Lieutenant, his demonstrator, and one of the drawings, and having remained on the left foot in high guard, keeping even higher the sword hilt and the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the face, keeping the left hand right of his nipple, as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost above marked number 118.
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And to do this, this Provost must have also made the step as was done above this Lieutenant, his demonstrator, and one of the drawings, and having remained on the left foot in high guard, keeping even higher the sword hilt and the back of the sword hand up, placing the point straight at the face, keeping the left hand in front of his breast, as shown above at the portraiture of the Provost above marked number 118.
  
 
''This is the end of the guard and position for the Provost.''
 
''This is the end of the guard and position for the Provost.''
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| ''The first strike of the subtlety, which is the first strike of the sword alone, shown here by the Lieutenant and executed by the Provost.''
 
| ''The first strike of the subtlety, which is the first strike of the sword alone, shown here by the Lieutenant and executed by the Provost.''
  
The Lieutenant, to effectively make and show the Provost the right-hand, the first strike of the order of the sword alone and of the subtlety, must be on the left foot and advance the right foot while throwing a low right-hand at the Provost's knee, keeping his left hand right of his face as shown above at the portraiture marked 119.
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The Lieutenant, to effectively make and show the Provost the right-hand, the first strike of the order of the sword alone and of the subtlety, must be on the left foot and advance the right foot while throwing a low right-hand at the Provost's knee, keeping his left hand in front of his face as shown above at the portraiture marked 119.
  
 
''The end of the first strike which is a low right-hand thrown by this Lieutenant and defended by the Provost and executed wherever it is necessary.''
 
''The end of the first strike which is a low right-hand thrown by this Lieutenant and defended by the Provost and executed wherever it is necessary.''
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''The following is everything that the Provost must do to defend and attack at the same time, with the low right-hand at the knee thrown by the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
 
''The following is everything that the Provost must do to defend and attack at the same time, with the low right-hand at the knee thrown by the Lieutenant against the Provost.''
  
And to do this, the Provost being in high guard as shown above at the other portraiture marked number 118 that the Provost has now seen, the Lieutenant having thrown a low right-hand at his knee, the Provost recognizing this strike that he had done wrong to beat down the sword, and that only the step enough to guarantee himself from the right-hand, and so at this strike the Provost pulls the left foot back, and at the same time while defending, throws the right-hand coming from the high guard at the Lieutenant's sword arm and presents again a thrust at the Lieutenant's braies, keeping the sword hilt high enough and the nails up, and the left hand right of the left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 120.
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And to do this, the Provost being in high guard as shown above at the other portraiture marked number 118 that the Provost has now seen, the Lieutenant having thrown a low right-hand at his knee, the Provost recognizing this strike that he had done wrong to beat down the sword, and that only the step enough to guarantee himself from the right-hand, and so at this strike the Provost pulls the left foot back, and at the same time while defending, throws the right-hand coming from the high guard at the Lieutenant's sword arm and presents again a thrust at the Lieutenant's braies, keeping the sword hilt high enough and the nails up, and the left hand in front of the left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 120.
  
 
''The end of this subtlety for the Provost and everything that he must do, following the instructions of the author and of his Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of this subtlety for the Provost and everything that he must do, following the instructions of the author and of his Lieutenant.''
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| ''The low guard and position to execute the second strike of the subtlety, which is a low reversal, being on the right foot, will serve to gather information to report whether ignorant or knowledgeable, both for the attacking Lieutenant as well as for the defending Provost.''
 
| ''The low guard and position to execute the second strike of the subtlety, which is a low reversal, being on the right foot, will serve to gather information to report whether ignorant or knowledgeable, both for the attacking Lieutenant as well as for the defending Provost.''
  
To skillfully and effectively execute the second subtlety for the Lieutenant, he must have made one of the drawings and to throw the second strike the Lieutenant must be on the right foot in low guard, the cutting edge of the sword down, the sword hilt upon the right lap, placing the sword point straight at the Provost's right thigh, keeping the left hand right of his braies as shown above at the portraiture marked number 121.
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To skillfully and effectively execute the second subtlety for the Lieutenant, he must have made one of the drawings and to throw the second strike the Lieutenant must be on the right foot in low guard, the cutting edge of the sword down, the sword hilt upon the right lap, placing the sword point straight at the Provost's right thigh, keeping the left hand in front of his braies as shown above at the portraiture marked number 121.
  
 
''The end of the declaration of the guard for the Lieutenant.''
 
''The end of the declaration of the guard for the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is what the Provost does to defend against the low reversal throw by the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is what the Provost does to defend against the low reversal throw by the Lieutenant.''
  
And to do this, the Provost being also on the right foot in low guard as shown at the portraiture marked number 122, and at this strike of the Lieutenant having advanced the left foot to throw a low back-hand at the Provost's knee, which seeing him charge it, the Provost pulls the right foot back and crosses his sword with that of the Lieutenant, which is ignorant, as done daily by all of the ignorant demonstrators; but the skilled and the learned no longer does this, because he must gain time in everything, and especially in the art of fencing, as will be seen later; and the Provost keeps his left hand right of his chest as shown at the portraiture marked number 124.
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And to do this, the Provost being also on the right foot in low guard as shown at the portraiture marked number 122, and at this strike of the Lieutenant having advanced the left foot to throw a low back-hand at the Provost's knee, which seeing him charge it, the Provost pulls the right foot back and crosses his sword with that of the Lieutenant, which is ignorant, as done daily by all of the ignorant demonstrators; but the skilled and the learned no longer does this, because he must gain time in everything, and especially in the art of fencing, as will be seen later; and the Provost keeps his left hand in front of his chest as shown at the portraiture marked number 124.
  
 
''The end of the false strike that this Provost has done because he has took the unsuitable and improper strike.''
 
''The end of the false strike that this Provost has done because he has took the unsuitable and improper strike.''
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''The following is what the Provost does.''
 
''The following is what the Provost does.''
  
The Provost being on the right foot in low guard as shown at the portraiture marked 122, the Provost pulls his right foot back, throws a reversal at the Lieutenant's arms, and should not have crossed his sword with that of the Lieutenant, as he had done returning to beat down the aforementioned strike which is how the Lieutenant throws a reversal at his sword elbow, and keeping the Provost's  left hand right of his left nipple, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 126 behind his collar.
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The Provost being on the right foot in low guard as shown at the portraiture marked 122, the Provost pulls his right foot back, throws a reversal at the Lieutenant's arms, and should not have crossed his sword with that of the Lieutenant, as he had done returning to beat down the aforementioned strike which is how the Lieutenant throws a reversal at his sword elbow, and keeping the Provost's  left hand in front of his left breast, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 126 behind his collar.
  
 
''The following is another very effective and subtle strike, leaving the reversal at the arms, and coming with a thrust to the chest, crossing the Provost's sword with the strong on weak, as shown here by the author at the Provost and consequently the Provost will have learned from the Lieutenant.''
 
''The following is another very effective and subtle strike, leaving the reversal at the arms, and coming with a thrust to the chest, crossing the Provost's sword with the strong on weak, as shown here by the author at the Provost and consequently the Provost will have learned from the Lieutenant.''
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''The following is what the Provost must do for the last strike of the sword alone.''
 
''The following is what the Provost must do for the last strike of the sword alone.''
  
And this last Provost of the entire treatise, being on the right foot, having seen that the Lieutenant wants to throw a low back-hand at the knee, the Provost pulled back his right foot and thought to throw a back-hand at the Lieutenant's sword arm, as was shown by the above portraiture of the Provost marked number 125, yet here the Provost has found himself frustrated by the execution of the reversal which he thought he was he doing well until the Lieutenant beat him down, strong on weak, and presented a thrust at him, but this was done by the Lieutenant to show the Provost that he can make two of the aforementioned strikes - the reversal and thrust - and so the last Prevost, is to keep his left hand right of his nipple to beat down the Lieutenant's sword since he was crossed strong on weak and cannot defend against a thrust other than with his left hand, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 128 near the plume of his bonnet.
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And this last Provost of the entire treatise, being on the right foot, having seen that the Lieutenant wants to throw a low back-hand at the knee, the Provost pulled back his right foot and thought to throw a back-hand at the Lieutenant's sword arm, as was shown by the above portraiture of the Provost marked number 125, yet here the Provost has found himself frustrated by the execution of the reversal which he thought he was he doing well until the Lieutenant beat him down, strong on weak, and presented a thrust at him, but this was done by the Lieutenant to show the Provost that he can make two of the aforementioned strikes - the reversal and thrust - and so the last Prevost, is to keep his left hand in front of his breast to beat down the Lieutenant's sword since he was crossed strong on weak and cannot defend against a thrust other than with his left hand, as shown above at the portraiture marked number 128 near the plume of his bonnet.
  
 
''This is the end and the defense of the strike for the last Prevost against the Lieutenant, and every other content of in the treatise of the sword alone as stated, mother of all fencing.''
 
''This is the end and the defense of the strike for the last Prevost against the Lieutenant, and every other content of in the treatise of the sword alone as stated, mother of all fencing.''

Latest revision as of 18:17, 18 December 2024

Henry de Sainct Didier
Born 1530s (?)
Pertuis, Provence
Died after 1584
Paris, France (?)
Occupation Fencing master
Patron Charles IX of France
Influences
Influenced Salvator Fabris (Extremely dubious)
Genres Fencing manual
Language Middle French
Notable work(s) Les secrets du premier livre sur l'espée seule (1573)
Translations Traducción castellano
Signature Henry de Sainct Didier sig.png

Henry de Sainct Didier, Esq. was a 16th century French fencing master. He was born to a noble family in Pertuis in the Provence region of France, son of Luc de Sainct Didier. Sainct Didier made his career in the French army, ultimately serving 25 years and seeing action in Piedmont, Italy from 1554 - 1555. He wrote of himself that he "lived his whole life learning to fight with the single sword" and eventually "reached a point of perfection" in his art. Apparently he became a fencing master of some renown, for in ca. 1573 he secured a royal privilege for a period of ten years for treatises on a number of weapons, including the dagger, single sword, double swords, sword and buckler, sword and cloak, sword and dagger, sword and shield (both rotella and targe), and greatsword. Unfortunately, only his treatise on the single sword, titled Les secrets du premier livre sur l'espée seule ("Secrets of the Premier Book on the Single Sword") and printed on 4 June 1573, is known to survive; it seems likely that the others were never published at all.

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References

  1. Pristin : ancien, antérieur
  2. Insertion du « a ».
  3. The "es" is a wooden board placed in the back wall of the tennis court which, if hit by a volley, is scored immediately. In modern tennis, this board is replaced by a grid.
  4. « L'es », habituellement orthographiée « ais », désigne une planche de bois placée dans le mur du fond de la salle de jeu de paume qui, si elle est touchée par un coup de volée, donne le point immédiatement. Dans le jeu de paume moderne, cette planche est remplacée par une grille. Il est possible que cet « ais » ait donné le terme anglais d'« ace » que les étymologies modernes confondent avec l'« as » du jeu de carte. Voir la définition d' « ais » de l'Encyclopédie de Diderot et d'Alembert.
  5. L’esteuf : ancien nom pour la balle.
  6. précéder. « Préaller » subsiste en français sous la forme « préalable ».
  7. Il s’agit très probablement du maître d'arme italien Fabris Salvator de Padoue (1544-1617). Voir la note sur Fabris Salvator de Vigeant p. 162 et aussi les références à ses publications (Vigeant p. 55-56)
  8. Version alimentaire de l’adage « blanc bonnet et bonnet blanc ».
  9. Transcription la plus sûre du texte : « gran d erre »
  10. Serviteur du grand prêtre venu arrêter Jésus au Mont des Olivier et dont l’oreille coupée a été immédiatement guérie. Selon la lecture du passage, il est parfois pris pour celui qui soufflète Jésus.
  11. Un des anciens nom de l’abeille.
  12. Sens incertain ; peut-être s'agit-il d'une mauvaise graphie de « filial ».
  13. drillant : étincellant, brillant (dictionnaire de Nicot).
  14. Correction du texte d’origine donnant « peid ».
  15. Cette correction sur les images d'Henri de Saint-Didier indique que celles-ci ont été réalisées avant la version finale du texte.
  16. Le « o » de troisiesme est curieusement placé en exposant.
  17. Suppression du doublement de l'esperluette.
  18. Dupuis states the original says left but is incompatible with the rest of the text and the engraving.
  19. Proposition de correction de l’édition originale qui donne « gauche », en incohérence avec la gravure et le texte plus bas qui confirme que la posture du Lieutenent est identique à celle de la section précédente où c’était bien le pied droit qui était reculé.
  20. Deuxième remarque de l'auteur sur les gravures montrant que le texte a été retouché après réception des gravures. À comparer avec une remarque similaire faite dans le i.33.
  21. Correction du texte d’origine donnant « Leiutenent ».
  22. In modern fencing, dérobement is a fencing term for disengage. In French it means to shirk or to avoid.
  23. Correction de l'édition originale qui omet lors d'un changement de page le début du mot « haute »
  24. The position of the hand illustrates the fingers down, in opposition to the text.
  25. La position de la main illustrée a les doigts au-dessus, en opposition avec le texte.
  26. Proposition de correction pour « bessoin »
  27. Proposition de correction pour « avan-main »
  28. Proposition de correction pour « couté »
  29. Proposition de correction pour « Vola ».
  30. Proposition de correction pour « ongle »
  31. Sens inconnu.
  32. La tuition est un synonyme de « garde », « défense », très souvent employé à cette époque pour appuyer le mot « défense ».
  33. Proposition de correction pour « Provost »
  34. Proposition de correction de « du–sixiesme »
  35. Proposition de correction pour « persent ».
  36. The triangle represented here is not correct. The one marked 65 seems to better reflect the proposed movement.
  37. Proposition de correction pour « le ongles ».
  38. Le triangle représenté ici n'est pas correct, celui cotté 65 paraît rendre mieux compte du déplacement proposé.
  39. Dupuis thinks 75 represents this correct and that 73 is incorrect.
  40. Proposition de correction pour « Lieutent ». La marque indiquant une contraction a probablement été omise.
  41. On pourrait compléter : « ...et le mettre en 4 ». L'illustration 73 est incorrecte puisque le pied gauche est resté sur la semelle 1 et n'est pas placé sur la semelle 3 (à gauche) comme demandé ; la position des pieds de l'illustration 75 correspond à ce qui aurait dû être représenté.
  42. The Provost shown at the portraiture does not correspond to the text since he is on the right foot
  43. Proposition de correction pour « dh’aut »
  44. Sic.
  45. Le prévôt représenté ici ne correspond pas au texte puisqu'il se tient sur le pied droit.
  46. The Provost of 80 isn't on the left foot as written but is coherent with 78.
  47. Le prévôt de la figure 80 n’est pas sur le pied gauche comme écrit et mais reste cohérent avec la figure 78.
  48. It is meant to read as Provost here.
  49. Il faut évidemment lire ici « Prevost ».
  50. Proposition de correction pour « suprint »
  51. Sic.
  52. Suppression du doublement de l'esperluette dans « sa cuisse gauche, & & tous ».
  53. Sic. Au XVIe siècle, le genre des mots était encore indécis.
  54. The author is announcing here another edition to augment his book which has never has been written.
  55. L’auteur annonce ici une prochaine édition augmentée de son oeuvre qui n’a a priori jamais eu lieu.
  56. Proposition de correction pour « ou ».
  57. Proposition de correction pour « mostré »
  58. Du latin médiéval « inquinatum » signifiant « pour combien »
  59. lit. bark or shell, outer layer. Idiom similar to "Don't judge a book by its cover.
  60. A vidimus is a certified copy of an earlier act
  61. of King Charles IX
  62. It must be either Pierre or Jean Brûlart who both served on Parliament
  63. If the seal is appended to the document with a strip of parchment, it is called a "queue". If there is a double strip, it is then called a "double queue".
  64. Dilection : attachement, amour pur.
  65. Un vidimus est la copie certifiée d'un acte antérieur.
  66. Il doit s'agit de Pierre ou Jean Brûlart (tout deux avait une charge au Parlement) qui signe pour le roi.