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| alma_mater          = University of Padua (?)
 
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  | Christianus IV of Denmark
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  | Johan Frederik of Schleswig-<br/>Holstein-Gottorp
 
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| notableworks        = ''[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Scienza d’Arme]]'' (1606)
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| notableworks        = ''[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Scienza d’Arme]]'' (1601-06)
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  | [[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040]] (1601)
 
  | [[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040]] (1601)
  | [[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|MS KB.73.J.38]] (1600-1609)
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  | [[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|MS KB.73.J.38]] (1600-09)
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  | [[Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)|MS Dresd.C.94a]] (ca. 1635)
 
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  | [[Sebastian Heußler]]
 
  | [[Sebastian Heußler]]
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| [[Johann Joachim Hynitzsch]]
 
  | [[Hans Wilhelm Schöffer von Dietz]]
 
  | [[Hans Wilhelm Schöffer von Dietz]]
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| awards              = ''Supremus Eques'' of the Order of the Seven Hearts
 
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What is certain is that by 1598, Fabris had left his position at the University of Padua and was attached to the court of Johan Frederik, the young duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. He continued in the duke's service until 1601, and as a parting gift prepared a lavishly-illustrated, three-volume manuscript of his treatise entitled ''Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme'' ([[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|GI.kgl.Saml.1868 4040]]).<ref name="Leoni"/>
 
What is certain is that by 1598, Fabris had left his position at the University of Padua and was attached to the court of Johan Frederik, the young duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. He continued in the duke's service until 1601, and as a parting gift prepared a lavishly-illustrated, three-volume manuscript of his treatise entitled ''Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme'' ([[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|GI.kgl.Saml.1868 4040]]).<ref name="Leoni"/>
  
In 1601, Fabris was hired as chief [[rapier]] instructor to the court of Christianus IV, King of Denmark and Duke Johan Frederik's cousin. He ultimately served in the royal court for five years; toward the end of his tenure and at the king's insistence, he published his opus under the title ''Sienza e Pratica d’Arme'' ("Science and Practice of Arms") or ''De lo Schermo, overo Scienza d’Arme'' ("On Defense, or the Science of Arms"). Christianus funded this first edition and placed his court artist, [[Jan van Halbeeck]], at Fabris' disposal to illustrate it; it was ultimately published in Copenhagen on 25 September 1606.<ref name="Leoni"/>
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In 1601, Fabris was hired as chief [[rapier]] instructor to the court of Christianus , King of Denmark and Duke Johan Frederik's cousin. He ultimately served in the royal court for five years; toward the end of his tenure and at the king's insistence, he published his opus under the title ''Sienza e Pratica d’Arme'' ("Science and Practice of Arms") or ''De lo Schermo, overo Scienza d’Arme'' ("On Defense, or the Science of Arms"). Christianus funded this first edition and placed his court artist, [[Jan van Halbeeck]], at Fabris' disposal to illustrate it; it was ultimately published in Copenhagen on 25 September 1606.<ref name="Leoni"/>
  
 
Soon after the text was published, and perhaps feeling his 62 years, Fabris asked to be released from his six-year contract with the king so that he might return home. He traveled through northern Germany and was in Paris, France, in 1608. Ultimately, he received a position at the University of Padua and there passed his final years. He died of a fever on 11 November 1618 at the age of 74, and the town of Padua declared an official day of mourning in his honor. In 1676, the town of Padua erected a statue of the master in the Chiesa del Santo.
 
Soon after the text was published, and perhaps feeling his 62 years, Fabris asked to be released from his six-year contract with the king so that he might return home. He traveled through northern Germany and was in Paris, France, in 1608. Ultimately, he received a position at the University of Padua and there passed his final years. He died of a fever on 11 November 1618 at the age of 74, and the town of Padua declared an official day of mourning in his honor. In 1676, the town of Padua erected a statue of the master in the Chiesa del Santo.
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! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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<p>The four guards arise from the four faces of the hand and the sword, that is to say of the two edges and the two surfaces; and these produce four different positions. ''prime'' is that position which the hand takes in drawing the sword from the scabbard, when the point is turned towards the adversary - all the guards especially with the sword alone must be formed with the point so directed. When the hand is turned slightly upward we have ''seconde'', and ''tierce'' when the hand is in its natural position turned neither up nor down. When the inside of the hand is turned upwards we have ''quarte''. The hand in turning can take these four positions only, and being in ''prime'' cannot go to ''quarte'' without passing through ''seconde'' and ''tierce''; so the name ''quarte'' is given to the last position. ''prime'' is the most suitable position for grasping the sword, although it can be done in ''seconde'' or ''tierce'': but with the hand in ''quarte'' the sword cannot be drawn from the scabbard. You must know that nothing can be done which does not arise from one of these four positions approximately; we say approximately, because, if you consider, you will find that there is a great distance between one guard and another owing to the width of the surface of the sword and of the hand, so that between ''prime'' and ''seconde'' there is a mean, where the hand might stop, and similarly between ''seconde'' and ''tierce'', and between ''tierce'' and ''quarte''. Therefore one might say that there were four legitimate guards and three bastard, since each bastard resembles the two, between which it is formed. But to avoid the confusion of so many terms we shall speak only of the four legitimate guards, which will serve very well for the three bastards also; for the quality of the guard is considered not only from the position of the hand, but also from the direction of the point, wherein lies the force of the guard. Therefore we shall divide the guards into these four only, especially as with the sword there are only four methods of hitting, that is on the inside, on the outside, below and above. The great differences between one guard and another will be explained when we treat of their natures, when we shall consider the various methods of defence, and the changes made in hitting, according to whether they are formed with the sword extended or withdrawn, high or low; we shall then treat of the nature of each one separately.</p>
 
<p>The four guards arise from the four faces of the hand and the sword, that is to say of the two edges and the two surfaces; and these produce four different positions. ''prime'' is that position which the hand takes in drawing the sword from the scabbard, when the point is turned towards the adversary - all the guards especially with the sword alone must be formed with the point so directed. When the hand is turned slightly upward we have ''seconde'', and ''tierce'' when the hand is in its natural position turned neither up nor down. When the inside of the hand is turned upwards we have ''quarte''. The hand in turning can take these four positions only, and being in ''prime'' cannot go to ''quarte'' without passing through ''seconde'' and ''tierce''; so the name ''quarte'' is given to the last position. ''prime'' is the most suitable position for grasping the sword, although it can be done in ''seconde'' or ''tierce'': but with the hand in ''quarte'' the sword cannot be drawn from the scabbard. You must know that nothing can be done which does not arise from one of these four positions approximately; we say approximately, because, if you consider, you will find that there is a great distance between one guard and another owing to the width of the surface of the sword and of the hand, so that between ''prime'' and ''seconde'' there is a mean, where the hand might stop, and similarly between ''seconde'' and ''tierce'', and between ''tierce'' and ''quarte''. Therefore one might say that there were four legitimate guards and three bastard, since each bastard resembles the two, between which it is formed. But to avoid the confusion of so many terms we shall speak only of the four legitimate guards, which will serve very well for the three bastards also; for the quality of the guard is considered not only from the position of the hand, but also from the direction of the point, wherein lies the force of the guard. Therefore we shall divide the guards into these four only, especially as with the sword there are only four methods of hitting, that is on the inside, on the outside, below and above. The great differences between one guard and another will be explained when we treat of their natures, when we shall consider the various methods of defence, and the changes made in hitting, according to whether they are formed with the sword extended or withdrawn, high or low; we shall then treat of the nature of each one separately.</p>
 
 
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<p>If you wish to form a sound counter-position, the position of the body and arms must be such that without touching the adversary's sword you are defended in the straight line from the point of his sword to your body, so that without making any movement of the body or the sword you are sure that your adversary cannot hit you in that line, but that if he wishes to attack he must move his sword elsewhere, with the result that his ''time'' is so long, that there is every opportunity to parry. But in forming this position care must be taken that your sword is held in such a way as to be stronger than your adversary's, so that it may offer resistance in defence. This rule can be observed against all positions and changes of your adversary, whether accompanied by the dagger or any other defensive weapon, or when you use the sword alone. He who can most subtly maintain this guard will have a great advantage over his adversary.</p>
 
<p>If you wish to form a sound counter-position, the position of the body and arms must be such that without touching the adversary's sword you are defended in the straight line from the point of his sword to your body, so that without making any movement of the body or the sword you are sure that your adversary cannot hit you in that line, but that if he wishes to attack he must move his sword elsewhere, with the result that his ''time'' is so long, that there is every opportunity to parry. But in forming this position care must be taken that your sword is held in such a way as to be stronger than your adversary's, so that it may offer resistance in defence. This rule can be observed against all positions and changes of your adversary, whether accompanied by the dagger or any other defensive weapon, or when you use the sword alone. He who can most subtly maintain this guard will have a great advantage over his adversary.</p>
  
<p>But it often happens that when you form this guard, your adversary forms another against it. Often also this guard is formed so far out of distance that your adversary can wait until you begin to move your foot against him, and at the moment of year advance change his line, so that you are disconcerted another counter-position. Therefore you must be full of devices and be able in a moment to take up another position of advantage against that of your adversary and make a fresh guard, unless you are so far within distance that you can hit him daring this change, and if in changing he has not retired, since if he had retired you could not hit him even if you had been within distance. You must then take up another counter-position and approach at the same time, to regain the same distance as before. In forming this counter-position you must bear in mind the rule, that the body must be so far distant that the adversary cannot hit, or, if you have approached within distance so that he could hit by advancing his foot, you must form the counter-position without moving the feet. In this way, if the adversary should attempt to hit during the movement, you could parry and hit him, or break ground;<ref>This seems like a mistranslation of ''rompere di misura'' at first blush, but according to Kevin Murakoshi, this is an archaic piece of fencing jargon that was still current in the early 20th century. It means to withdraw/"break measure". ~Michael Chidester</ref> in the latter case his sword, would not reach. But if in moving your weapons to take up this advantage, you have moved slowly, you could then abandon your object and hit at the very moment in which your adversary advanced to attack, parrying at the same time. So that if the first movement is made without violence, you can abandon your attempt and make another, as opportunity offers. In short, if you wish to get within distance with some safety, you must first form the counter-position, and if disconcerted by your adversary's counter-position, it will be better to break ground than to approach, until there is an opportunity to get an advantage.</p>
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<p>But it often happens that when you form this guard, your adversary forms another against it. Often also this guard is formed so far out of distance that your adversary can wait until you begin to move your foot against him, and at the moment of year advance change his line, so that you are disconcerted another counter-position. Therefore you must be full of devices and be able in a moment to take up another position of advantage against that of your adversary and make a fresh guard, unless you are so far within distance that you can hit him daring this change, and if in changing he has not retired, since if he had retired you could not hit him even if you had been within distance. You must then take up another counter-position and approach at the same time, to regain the same distance as before. In forming this counter-position you must bear in mind the rule, that the body must be so far distant that the adversary cannot hit, or, if you have approached within distance so that he could hit by advancing his foot, you must form the counter-position without moving the feet. In this way, if the adversary should attempt to hit during the movement, you could parry and hit him, or break ground;<ref>This seems like a mistranslation of ''rompere di misura'' at first blush, but according to Kevin Murakoshi, this is an archaic piece of fencing jargon that was still current in the early 20th century. It means to "break measure" or withdraw. ~ Michael Chidester</ref> in the latter case his sword, would not reach. But if in moving your weapons to take up this advantage, you have moved slowly, you could then abandon your object and hit at the very moment in which your adversary advanced to attack, parrying at the same time. So that if the first movement is made without violence, you can abandon your attempt and make another, as opportunity offers. In short, if you wish to get within distance with some safety, you must first form the counter-position, and if disconcerted by your adversary's counter-position, it will be better to break ground than to approach, until there is an opportunity to get an advantage.</p>
 
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<p>When your adversary attempts to engage your sword or to beat it, and you change from one line to another, before he can beat or engage, you are said to make a disengagement in ''time''. If, while your adversary is disengaging, you follow his movement, which he has begun in order to get the superiority, and let your sword go after his, so that you engage him in the same line as before, that is called a counter-disengagement. If you have disengaged and your adversary has also disengaged and you then deceive his engagement, that is a double disengagement. If, without completing the change from one line to another, you leave your sword under the adversary's, you make a half disengagement. If you disengage and, when your adversary moves to engage or to make a hit, you engage again where you were before, you are said to re-engage - - -.To make a successful disengagement you must bend forward — so that, when the disengagement is completed, the lunge is completed, if you wish to hit, otherwise you will not be in time. If you follow this principle, your adversary will not be able to parry, if you have taken the ''time'', though he may counter-disengage, if that was his intention in seeking to engage. If he had meant simply to get the superiority or to beat he would certainly be hit. If in seeking to engage your sword, the adversary remains steady, then you must disengage in order to free your sword. This gives him an opportunity for a counter-disengagement, for he has moved at the same time as you disengaged. Then to protect yourself you must make a double disengagement and thrust in the same ''time'', in which he has meant to hit you with a counter-disengagement. Some remain steady in seeking to engage in order to make the adversary disengage and so hit him in the straight line, before he has completed the disengagement. In such a case if the adversary, who has begun to disengage, returns to the same line as before, carrying his ''forte'' to your ''faible'' and thrusting on to the body, he will save himself and certainly hit at the moment you meant to hit. The half disengagement is used when you are in doubt that the adversary may pass to your body, before you have completed,[!] the disengagement, since your point would be out of presence and could not hit. Therefore you make a half disengagement to save time, and remain below the adversary's sword in order to hit, removing your body out of presence, as we shall explain in its place. Such a half disengagement is not always used in the first passes, but more often in the second and third movements, as the distance is shortened. The effects produced by these disengagements will be seen in the plates.</p>
 
<p>When your adversary attempts to engage your sword or to beat it, and you change from one line to another, before he can beat or engage, you are said to make a disengagement in ''time''. If, while your adversary is disengaging, you follow his movement, which he has begun in order to get the superiority, and let your sword go after his, so that you engage him in the same line as before, that is called a counter-disengagement. If you have disengaged and your adversary has also disengaged and you then deceive his engagement, that is a double disengagement. If, without completing the change from one line to another, you leave your sword under the adversary's, you make a half disengagement. If you disengage and, when your adversary moves to engage or to make a hit, you engage again where you were before, you are said to re-engage - - -.To make a successful disengagement you must bend forward — so that, when the disengagement is completed, the lunge is completed, if you wish to hit, otherwise you will not be in time. If you follow this principle, your adversary will not be able to parry, if you have taken the ''time'', though he may counter-disengage, if that was his intention in seeking to engage. If he had meant simply to get the superiority or to beat he would certainly be hit. If in seeking to engage your sword, the adversary remains steady, then you must disengage in order to free your sword. This gives him an opportunity for a counter-disengagement, for he has moved at the same time as you disengaged. Then to protect yourself you must make a double disengagement and thrust in the same ''time'', in which he has meant to hit you with a counter-disengagement. Some remain steady in seeking to engage in order to make the adversary disengage and so hit him in the straight line, before he has completed the disengagement. In such a case if the adversary, who has begun to disengage, returns to the same line as before, carrying his ''forte'' to your ''faible'' and thrusting on to the body, he will save himself and certainly hit at the moment you meant to hit. The half disengagement is used when you are in doubt that the adversary may pass to your body, before you have completed,[!] the disengagement, since your point would be out of presence and could not hit. Therefore you make a half disengagement to save time, and remain below the adversary's sword in order to hit, removing your body out of presence, as we shall explain in its place. Such a half disengagement is not always used in the first passes, but more often in the second and third movements, as the distance is shortened. The effects produced by these disengagements will be seen in the plates.</p>
 
 
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<p>If when within distance you uncover some part in order to give your adversary a chance to hit, you are said to make an ''appel''. You must consider the distance and be careful that his sword is not so near that it might arrive before you had finished the movement of the ''appel''. You must decide whether it is better to advance while he is moving, or to retire in order to have time to parry and hit. Therefore in making the ''appel'' it is not good to move the feet, because you could bring them neither forward nor backword[!] in time; besides the danger of being hit through the slowness of the movement. But the ''appel'' can very well be made in withdrawing or approaching the body according to the nature of the distance, because the movement of the body is very quick, and if properly made does not prevent your raising the feet in time. An ''appel'' should be made when you see that your adversary is about to lunge in order to encourage him to stick to his purpose. Such an ''appel'' is made to deceive him; but if he perceived it he might deceive you, as we noted in treating of the deception of ''time'' and ''counter-time''. An ''appel'' is simply giving time in order to invite the adversary to hit, with the object of hitting him. When your adversary desires to do something, it is better to encourage his desire rather than prevent it, so that his action will be more hurried. It is much better to know what he means to do and to let him do it, than to wait for him to do something unforeseen. It often happens that you are hit without knowing how or why. Therefore you must know your adversary's intentions in order to resist him better. Attack him in ''time'' and protect yourself.</p>
 
<p>If when within distance you uncover some part in order to give your adversary a chance to hit, you are said to make an ''appel''. You must consider the distance and be careful that his sword is not so near that it might arrive before you had finished the movement of the ''appel''. You must decide whether it is better to advance while he is moving, or to retire in order to have time to parry and hit. Therefore in making the ''appel'' it is not good to move the feet, because you could bring them neither forward nor backword[!] in time; besides the danger of being hit through the slowness of the movement. But the ''appel'' can very well be made in withdrawing or approaching the body according to the nature of the distance, because the movement of the body is very quick, and if properly made does not prevent your raising the feet in time. An ''appel'' should be made when you see that your adversary is about to lunge in order to encourage him to stick to his purpose. Such an ''appel'' is made to deceive him; but if he perceived it he might deceive you, as we noted in treating of the deception of ''time'' and ''counter-time''. An ''appel'' is simply giving time in order to invite the adversary to hit, with the object of hitting him. When your adversary desires to do something, it is better to encourage his desire rather than prevent it, so that his action will be more hurried. It is much better to know what he means to do and to let him do it, than to wait for him to do something unforeseen. It often happens that you are hit without knowing how or why. Therefore you must know your adversary's intentions in order to resist him better. Attack him in ''time'' and protect yourself.</p>
 
 
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<p>To understand the lunge is one thing, to understand the pass another. With the knowledge of the two you can adopt whichever seems best according to your opponent and the circumstances. For sometimes you can lunge and cannot pass owing to the shortness of the ''time''. This applies when you are in presence. For there is another kind of passing, which may be made in the least possible ''time''. Its principles are different and will be treated of in another place.</p>
 
<p>To understand the lunge is one thing, to understand the pass another. With the knowledge of the two you can adopt whichever seems best according to your opponent and the circumstances. For sometimes you can lunge and cannot pass owing to the shortness of the ''time''. This applies when you are in presence. For there is another kind of passing, which may be made in the least possible ''time''. Its principles are different and will be treated of in another place.</p>
 
 
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<p>To adopt the safest position for the body and the best for the sword you must hold the arm not quite extended, but still rather extended than withdrawn, and the sword in a straight line, or inclined slightly outwards according to the position of your adversary. In this manner your guard will be the best and your body safe with respect to the ''forte'' of the sword, which can defend with little movement, as it is already advanced. Your sword will be stronger than with the arm fully extended, and in every case you are more master of it and can use it with more variety. It is less restricted and less fatiguing, nor is it so easy to pass under the guard as with the arm extended. You can change your position according to the occasion, and keeping the ''forte'' always in its place you will defend with ease, if you use it in the proper manner. This guard is better than the other when remaining steady against your adversary, though our opinion is that you should remain steady in no position for long. Though you may be more secure than your adversary, yet all have defects. Therefore the judicious man, seeing his adversary steady in any position, will not only realise the fact, but know how to proceed against him and hit him. Also he will understand what such an adversary can do in attack and defence. But if he finds his adversary is not steady, he cannot so easily estimate the position, although from the first putting of hands to the sword and the manner in which the sword is carried, he will come to understand where to take advantage. Of this we shall treat in the second book, when we shall explain whether it is better to remain steady in presence and await a ''time''.[!] or to attack without a pause.</p>
 
<p>To adopt the safest position for the body and the best for the sword you must hold the arm not quite extended, but still rather extended than withdrawn, and the sword in a straight line, or inclined slightly outwards according to the position of your adversary. In this manner your guard will be the best and your body safe with respect to the ''forte'' of the sword, which can defend with little movement, as it is already advanced. Your sword will be stronger than with the arm fully extended, and in every case you are more master of it and can use it with more variety. It is less restricted and less fatiguing, nor is it so easy to pass under the guard as with the arm extended. You can change your position according to the occasion, and keeping the ''forte'' always in its place you will defend with ease, if you use it in the proper manner. This guard is better than the other when remaining steady against your adversary, though our opinion is that you should remain steady in no position for long. Though you may be more secure than your adversary, yet all have defects. Therefore the judicious man, seeing his adversary steady in any position, will not only realise the fact, but know how to proceed against him and hit him. Also he will understand what such an adversary can do in attack and defence. But if he finds his adversary is not steady, he cannot so easily estimate the position, although from the first putting of hands to the sword and the manner in which the sword is carried, he will come to understand where to take advantage. Of this we shall treat in the second book, when we shall explain whether it is better to remain steady in presence and await a ''time''.[!] or to attack without a pause.</p>
 
 
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<p>Our discourse so far has been to show the principles on which the science and practise of the sword are founded. We have omitted many things which we might have said, and have had regard only for what seemed to us more useful and necessary, and more in accordance with the use of the present time. Now we shall treat of the nature of the guards and movements, illustrated by the plates. In each guard the illustration will be double to show the position of the right and the left side of the body.</p>
 
<p>Our discourse so far has been to show the principles on which the science and practise of the sword are founded. We have omitted many things which we might have said, and have had regard only for what seemed to us more useful and necessary, and more in accordance with the use of the present time. Now we shall treat of the nature of the guards and movements, illustrated by the plates. In each guard the illustration will be double to show the position of the right and the left side of the body.</p>
 
 
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<p>This plate illustrates the guard in ''tierce'', which arises from the guard in ''prime'', as does the guard in ''quarte'', as will be seen. The guard in ''tierce'' is less fatiguing than the other two, because the arm is in a natural position. But the hand is too low and the point inclined upwards at an angle, so that there are many exposed parts. If you draw a straight line from the point to the body you will see how great is the angle, and all the space between that straight line and the hand is exposed, where you may be hit on the outside and on the inside. On some sides it is not strong; further you may be hit before your hily is reached. If you wish to defend the upper parts you make so large a movement with the hand, that you cannot reach the defence in time, and your adversary can easily deceive you. Again, as your sword is at such an angle, in parrying you often go out of line, offering a great advantage to your adversary. Again, by bringing the sword into the straight line you weaken it, for the sword is always weakened by being extended, with great danger that your adversary's sword, if already extended, will remain the stronger, since the sword is always stronger after coming to rest than in its passage. Further, one who stands in this manner with his sword at an angle, can make little use of the disengagement, since his point has to make too great a circle and too large a movement. Nevertheless this guard may be used, because its nature is not always known. Though the sword is at a great angle and the body much uncovered, still you can sufficiently deceive your adversary by avoiding and freeing your sword by a half disengagement. Therefore he who can use these devices in time will defend and easily protect himself. The desire of the adversary to hit is increased by the sight of so much exposure, with the result that you may readily save yourself and hit your adversary. But we shall form a safer guard in ''tierce''.</p>
 
<p>This plate illustrates the guard in ''tierce'', which arises from the guard in ''prime'', as does the guard in ''quarte'', as will be seen. The guard in ''tierce'' is less fatiguing than the other two, because the arm is in a natural position. But the hand is too low and the point inclined upwards at an angle, so that there are many exposed parts. If you draw a straight line from the point to the body you will see how great is the angle, and all the space between that straight line and the hand is exposed, where you may be hit on the outside and on the inside. On some sides it is not strong; further you may be hit before your hily is reached. If you wish to defend the upper parts you make so large a movement with the hand, that you cannot reach the defence in time, and your adversary can easily deceive you. Again, as your sword is at such an angle, in parrying you often go out of line, offering a great advantage to your adversary. Again, by bringing the sword into the straight line you weaken it, for the sword is always weakened by being extended, with great danger that your adversary's sword, if already extended, will remain the stronger, since the sword is always stronger after coming to rest than in its passage. Further, one who stands in this manner with his sword at an angle, can make little use of the disengagement, since his point has to make too great a circle and too large a movement. Nevertheless this guard may be used, because its nature is not always known. Though the sword is at a great angle and the body much uncovered, still you can sufficiently deceive your adversary by avoiding and freeing your sword by a half disengagement. Therefore he who can use these devices in time will defend and easily protect himself. The desire of the adversary to hit is increased by the sight of so much exposure, with the result that you may readily save yourself and hit your adversary. But we shall form a safer guard in ''tierce''.</p>
 
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<p>We have wished to include this guard in ''tierce'', since it has some advantageous principles, as we shall explain. It may be derived from the extended ''tierce'' if in that ''tierce'' the sword is in danger of being engaged, or for any other reason. You will free yourself by disengaging from that ''tierce'' to this, for the inclination of the body is now backwards, as may be seen; without moving the feet, but by merely bending the body and the knees the body is carried so far back, that the adversary cannot hit. At the same time the sword is freed. If your adversary attempts to engage it or to hit by carrying himself forward, with this guard you may very well hit him simply by again advancing your body forward at the same moment as he advances. Further it is a sufficiently good guard to practice, because it forms an oblique line towards the ground in such a manner, that your adversary cannot easily seize it. If he tries to engage your sword so low down without using the same advantageous position of the body, he will certainly be hit, since the distances are very deceptive. When within distance you appear to be far out of distance, and when the part which is bent backwards is bent forwards, without moving the feet, you extend more than half a sword's length by the mere inclination of the body, so that you reach further than your adversary estimates, if he has not understood the nature of the position. Thus as this guard may serve for this long reach, it may also serve for a withdrawal, since the distance is enlarged more than half a sword's length, with the result that your adversary cannot reach in ''time'', and you have the advantage in defence and attack. But you cannot engage his sword before coming within close distance, unless you are careful to bring your feet together and bend the body as far forward as possible; then indeed you may reach his point though within wide distance. With this guard you should remember that the exposed part above is so far back that it cannot be hit if you know how to keep your sword free. Thus this position is very much to the purpose and good against various guards at an angle, and even extended guards. A body in such a position could easily and swiftly get out of line of the adversary's point, and with equal celerity pass on the one side or the other, except against the guard in ''prime'', which could engage your sword down to the ground.</p>
 
<p>We have wished to include this guard in ''tierce'', since it has some advantageous principles, as we shall explain. It may be derived from the extended ''tierce'' if in that ''tierce'' the sword is in danger of being engaged, or for any other reason. You will free yourself by disengaging from that ''tierce'' to this, for the inclination of the body is now backwards, as may be seen; without moving the feet, but by merely bending the body and the knees the body is carried so far back, that the adversary cannot hit. At the same time the sword is freed. If your adversary attempts to engage it or to hit by carrying himself forward, with this guard you may very well hit him simply by again advancing your body forward at the same moment as he advances. Further it is a sufficiently good guard to practice, because it forms an oblique line towards the ground in such a manner, that your adversary cannot easily seize it. If he tries to engage your sword so low down without using the same advantageous position of the body, he will certainly be hit, since the distances are very deceptive. When within distance you appear to be far out of distance, and when the part which is bent backwards is bent forwards, without moving the feet, you extend more than half a sword's length by the mere inclination of the body, so that you reach further than your adversary estimates, if he has not understood the nature of the position. Thus as this guard may serve for this long reach, it may also serve for a withdrawal, since the distance is enlarged more than half a sword's length, with the result that your adversary cannot reach in ''time'', and you have the advantage in defence and attack. But you cannot engage his sword before coming within close distance, unless you are careful to bring your feet together and bend the body as far forward as possible; then indeed you may reach his point though within wide distance. With this guard you should remember that the exposed part above is so far back that it cannot be hit if you know how to keep your sword free. Thus this position is very much to the purpose and good against various guards at an angle, and even extended guards. A body in such a position could easily and swiftly get out of line of the adversary's point, and with equal celerity pass on the one side or the other, except against the guard in ''prime'', which could engage your sword down to the ground.</p>
 
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<p>This is a guard in ''quarte'', the last of the four guards. It is formed simply with the arm at an angle, for which reason you are strengthened, and sufficiently covered on the inside. But you cannot disengage with much promptness, and on the outside are much exposed because of the angle formed by the arm and the hand. Although your position is strong, still if the adversary attempts to hit, it would not be so good to parry or to attempt to hit under the sword on the right side of the guard, letting his point pass without parrying. In this manner you would be most successful; for your arm being at such am[!] angle, if your adversary wishes to reach the body, his point must pass inside that arm. If the arm is extended towards the inside, it will cover all the part, which was seen exposed before, and will hit without touching the adversary's sword. With this guard, if you have an opportunity to change from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', the result will be effective, and still more so if the arm is fully extended from its present angle. The hand will be so far on the inside, that the adversary's sword cannot cover much in that line. When you change to ''seconde'', an angle opposite to the first will be formed, so that your adversary cannot be in as strong a position. It will be all the better if in changing you continue on to the body. For if you measure the path taken by your point in hitting and the path taken by the adversary's point in defending, you will find that the path of the defending point is the greater. Although your hand has moved from one angle to another, a large movement, still the point will have gone to the body without shifting. Thus that large movement will have done damage to the adversary and not to yourself, if you have changed the front of your body by moving it out of the line of his point.</p>
 
<p>This is a guard in ''quarte'', the last of the four guards. It is formed simply with the arm at an angle, for which reason you are strengthened, and sufficiently covered on the inside. But you cannot disengage with much promptness, and on the outside are much exposed because of the angle formed by the arm and the hand. Although your position is strong, still if the adversary attempts to hit, it would not be so good to parry or to attempt to hit under the sword on the right side of the guard, letting his point pass without parrying. In this manner you would be most successful; for your arm being at such am[!] angle, if your adversary wishes to reach the body, his point must pass inside that arm. If the arm is extended towards the inside, it will cover all the part, which was seen exposed before, and will hit without touching the adversary's sword. With this guard, if you have an opportunity to change from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', the result will be effective, and still more so if the arm is fully extended from its present angle. The hand will be so far on the inside, that the adversary's sword cannot cover much in that line. When you change to ''seconde'', an angle opposite to the first will be formed, so that your adversary cannot be in as strong a position. It will be all the better if in changing you continue on to the body. For if you measure the path taken by your point in hitting and the path taken by the adversary's point in defending, you will find that the path of the defending point is the greater. Although your hand has moved from one angle to another, a large movement, still the point will have gone to the body without shifting. Thus that large movement will have done damage to the adversary and not to yourself, if you have changed the front of your body by moving it out of the line of his point.</p>
 
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<p>The plate represents an extended guard in ''quarte''. It is much better than the preceeding[!] one, and beyond comparison more cautious than all the others, because it keeps the adversary at a distance. He cannot be sure of engaging your sword, because with this guard you can disengage easily and subtly and with greater promptness than with the other on one side or the other. Its greatest strength is on the outside, where you cannot be hit, and the inside is assured by the effect of the hand being turned in that direction in such a way, that no path is left for the adversary to take, except by pushing your sword out of the line, a dangerous plan, as with this guard the disengage and double disengage are swift. His only resource is to try to disorder your sword by a feint or a movement, in order to hit below, carrying his body suddenly forward; for he could not reach with a lunge without putting himself in greater danger of an attack. Thus this is the most secure of the four extended guards, as we have said. There is no other which can be maintained with greater ease, with the sword more ready and free.</p>
 
<p>The plate represents an extended guard in ''quarte''. It is much better than the preceeding[!] one, and beyond comparison more cautious than all the others, because it keeps the adversary at a distance. He cannot be sure of engaging your sword, because with this guard you can disengage easily and subtly and with greater promptness than with the other on one side or the other. Its greatest strength is on the outside, where you cannot be hit, and the inside is assured by the effect of the hand being turned in that direction in such a way, that no path is left for the adversary to take, except by pushing your sword out of the line, a dangerous plan, as with this guard the disengage and double disengage are swift. His only resource is to try to disorder your sword by a feint or a movement, in order to hit below, carrying his body suddenly forward; for he could not reach with a lunge without putting himself in greater danger of an attack. Thus this is the most secure of the four extended guards, as we have said. There is no other which can be maintained with greater ease, with the sword more ready and free.</p>
 
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<p>This is also a guard in ''quarte'' and very different from the two last. As you may see in the plate, the chest is exposed to the adversary and the feet in an oblique line. The intention is to move to either side according to the opportunity. The adversary cannot proceed to hit either your chest or head, for your feet are on either side of his sword, so that by lifting one of them your body will be out of line, so that you can hit in ''quarte'', in ''tierce'' or in ''seconde'', as the ''time'' and the occasion demand. With this guard you are uncovered on the outside. You invite your adversary to attempt a hit there, knowing that it is the strongest part, and that the angle is naturally of such a kind, that if he tries to hit in that place, by carrying the left foot in a straight line, extending the arm and leaving the hand in the same position, you will hit your adversary below on the right, or above by making the angle still larger and carrying the hand as high as the shoulder. In this way your lunge will be so strong that, however much your adversary tries to parry, he will still be hit. If he approaches too close without resolution, you should turn your hand from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', covering the head and carrying the left foot forward, and pass on with body and sword you will make a hit in the chest in seconde. With this guard you must take care to be so far advanced that as you change to ''seconde'' the head may penetrate the adversary's point with the bending of the body, and you may then proceed to hit and carry your left hand to his hilt, if adversary disengaged in order to hit in the lower lines, he would effect nothing, because your sword, which would have already begun to change into that line, would prevent him, and would hit on the outside, for you would have brought both sides of your body equally forward; this excellent result would be due to the length of your reach and the strength of your sword. In this way the only difference would be that your body would pass on the outside instead of the inside. With this guard you may easily use the left hand.</p>
 
<p>This is also a guard in ''quarte'' and very different from the two last. As you may see in the plate, the chest is exposed to the adversary and the feet in an oblique line. The intention is to move to either side according to the opportunity. The adversary cannot proceed to hit either your chest or head, for your feet are on either side of his sword, so that by lifting one of them your body will be out of line, so that you can hit in ''quarte'', in ''tierce'' or in ''seconde'', as the ''time'' and the occasion demand. With this guard you are uncovered on the outside. You invite your adversary to attempt a hit there, knowing that it is the strongest part, and that the angle is naturally of such a kind, that if he tries to hit in that place, by carrying the left foot in a straight line, extending the arm and leaving the hand in the same position, you will hit your adversary below on the right, or above by making the angle still larger and carrying the hand as high as the shoulder. In this way your lunge will be so strong that, however much your adversary tries to parry, he will still be hit. If he approaches too close without resolution, you should turn your hand from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', covering the head and carrying the left foot forward, and pass on with body and sword you will make a hit in the chest in seconde. With this guard you must take care to be so far advanced that as you change to ''seconde'' the head may penetrate the adversary's point with the bending of the body, and you may then proceed to hit and carry your left hand to his hilt, if adversary disengaged in order to hit in the lower lines, he would effect nothing, because your sword, which would have already begun to change into that line, would prevent him, and would hit on the outside, for you would have brought both sides of your body equally forward; this excellent result would be due to the length of your reach and the strength of your sword. In this way the only difference would be that your body would pass on the outside instead of the inside. With this guard you may easily use the left hand.</p>
 
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<p>Although this guard resembles the last, nevertheless it has considerable differences, for in this guard the sword is held in such a manner, that the hand does not form an angle on the outside, but the wrist is inclined inwards, and bends the sword so that it appears foreshortened. Whereas the other ''quartes'' are stronger on the outside, this ''quarte'' has more power on the inside owing to this foreshortening of the sword, and also to the position of the body with the left side so far forward, as is seen. We have included this guard in order to show how you may advance on the inside to subject the adversary's sword, which is in ''seconde'' at an angle. You must know that the greater the angle your sword forms, the greater is your force in that line. If the adversary tried to hit your exposed part, he might himself be hit through the angle of the guard in ''seconde'', if he did not hit with the advantage of the line for the straight line always reaches farther, or did not avoid with his body, or wait until his opponent came within distance in order to be able to hit and withdraw. But for passing at the fitting opportunity without being hit there is no sounder or better position than the one seen here. For, whatever the angle of the adversary's sword, this foreshortened sword will push his way and will be stronger than the ''seconde'', so that he will be forced to change his guard, or retreat; otherwise you will at the slightest move-<ref name="hyphen"/> proceed to hit and pass to the body.</p>
 
<p>Although this guard resembles the last, nevertheless it has considerable differences, for in this guard the sword is held in such a manner, that the hand does not form an angle on the outside, but the wrist is inclined inwards, and bends the sword so that it appears foreshortened. Whereas the other ''quartes'' are stronger on the outside, this ''quarte'' has more power on the inside owing to this foreshortening of the sword, and also to the position of the body with the left side so far forward, as is seen. We have included this guard in order to show how you may advance on the inside to subject the adversary's sword, which is in ''seconde'' at an angle. You must know that the greater the angle your sword forms, the greater is your force in that line. If the adversary tried to hit your exposed part, he might himself be hit through the angle of the guard in ''seconde'', if he did not hit with the advantage of the line for the straight line always reaches farther, or did not avoid with his body, or wait until his opponent came within distance in order to be able to hit and withdraw. But for passing at the fitting opportunity without being hit there is no sounder or better position than the one seen here. For, whatever the angle of the adversary's sword, this foreshortened sword will push his way and will be stronger than the ''seconde'', so that he will be forced to change his guard, or retreat; otherwise you will at the slightest move-<ref name="hyphen"/> proceed to hit and pass to the body.</p>
 
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</p>Here we have placed an extention[!] in ''quarte'' to be used in lunging in order that you may understand the working of the foot, body and hand together. With this extension you hit with the head covered and without turning it, as some do. It would be better to turn and raise the hand a little, and if you had first extended in ''quarte'', the hand would have moved little; nevertheless however great or small its movement, it would certainly be better than turning the head and losing light of your adversary's movements. Holding the head back with the idea of its being safer, is an obvious error, since the further your head is from your ''forte'', the greater the danger it runs. Moreover, if you hold the head back, you cannot lunge far enough to reach the adversary's body. Also you must keep your eyes on your adversary's sword hand, not only when steady, but in passing and turning the body, on whichever foot. As to recovering with the body bent so far forward and the feet so far apart you must observe the rule described when we spoke of the lunge in ''tierce''.</p>
 
</p>Here we have placed an extention[!] in ''quarte'' to be used in lunging in order that you may understand the working of the foot, body and hand together. With this extension you hit with the head covered and without turning it, as some do. It would be better to turn and raise the hand a little, and if you had first extended in ''quarte'', the hand would have moved little; nevertheless however great or small its movement, it would certainly be better than turning the head and losing light of your adversary's movements. Holding the head back with the idea of its being safer, is an obvious error, since the further your head is from your ''forte'', the greater the danger it runs. Moreover, if you hold the head back, you cannot lunge far enough to reach the adversary's body. Also you must keep your eyes on your adversary's sword hand, not only when steady, but in passing and turning the body, on whichever foot. As to recovering with the body bent so far forward and the feet so far apart you must observe the rule described when we spoke of the lunge in ''tierce''.</p>
 
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<p>Here follows another extension in ''quarte'', in which the right foot has been turned. The lunge is made by advancing the right foot only, turning it in the air in such a manner that the turn is complete as it reaches the ground, as you may see. The plate shows that the turning of the foot most[!] begin with the lifting of the body, so that as you advance all the part which was visible when on guard is taken out of presence and the adversary's sword passes in empty air. It shows that you must hit the adversary at the same moment, recover the right foot at once and return on guard in case he has not passed or had not meant to pass. After completing this stroke you could follow with the left foot turning it backwards and continuing to the adversary's body, if he had not passed, as we said; for if he had passed the first stroke would have sufficed.</p>
 
<p>Here follows another extension in ''quarte'', in which the right foot has been turned. The lunge is made by advancing the right foot only, turning it in the air in such a manner that the turn is complete as it reaches the ground, as you may see. The plate shows that the turning of the foot most[!] begin with the lifting of the body, so that as you advance all the part which was visible when on guard is taken out of presence and the adversary's sword passes in empty air. It shows that you must hit the adversary at the same moment, recover the right foot at once and return on guard in case he has not passed or had not meant to pass. After completing this stroke you could follow with the left foot turning it backwards and continuing to the adversary's body, if he had not passed, as we said; for if he had passed the first stroke would have sufficed.</p>
 
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<p>This is another extension in ''quarte'', made with a turn of the left foot. It may be used in the ''time'' when your adversary tries to hit on the inside in ''tierce'' or ''seconde'', or to pass below. You can similarly make use of it if he offers a ''time'' when on guard. But it must be accompanied by a movement of the feet, so that he cannot break ground, while you are trying to hit. Otherwise you would be hit, as you would also if you gave your adversary time to change line. For in turning in this manner, if your first plan fails, you can form no other. Therefore you should not turn unless you are certain that you are so far advanced, that with the first movement of the feet the body can pass the adversary's point, for otherwise you would be easily hit in the back. After turning the left foot it is well to follow right on to his body in order to get entirely out of presence and in order that he may not withdraw his sword and return to hit you. If your adversary passes it will be unnecessary to do anything but the turn in order to get out of line and escape the impact of his sword. In this case you would be more successful, as you could not be deceived.</p>
 
<p>This is another extension in ''quarte'', made with a turn of the left foot. It may be used in the ''time'' when your adversary tries to hit on the inside in ''tierce'' or ''seconde'', or to pass below. You can similarly make use of it if he offers a ''time'' when on guard. But it must be accompanied by a movement of the feet, so that he cannot break ground, while you are trying to hit. Otherwise you would be hit, as you would also if you gave your adversary time to change line. For in turning in this manner, if your first plan fails, you can form no other. Therefore you should not turn unless you are certain that you are so far advanced, that with the first movement of the feet the body can pass the adversary's point, for otherwise you would be easily hit in the back. After turning the left foot it is well to follow right on to his body in order to get entirely out of presence and in order that he may not withdraw his sword and return to hit you. If your adversary passes it will be unnecessary to do anything but the turn in order to get out of line and escape the impact of his sword. In this case you would be more successful, as you could not be deceived.</p>
 
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<p>This plate illustrates the first hit in ''quarte''. It is a lunge against a guard in ''tierce''. It may arise as follows. The adversary, who is in ''tierce'' has made a feint of hitting on the inside, whilst you also were in ''tierce''. He has come forward in order to make you parry. But you have taken the ''time'', carried your hilt up to his point and driven on your point to make a hit. By advancing the right foot, bending the body and turning your hand into ''quarte'', you have encountered and hit your adversary, as may be seen, at the moment of his coming forward. He has not been able to parry, while his foot was in the air and he was advancing. Similarly it may happen that you both are in ''tierce'' on the outside, and the adversary has tried to disengage to the inside line, advancing his sword and body to force you to parry, with the intention of hitting you in that ''time'' by changing from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', and lowering his body; or he intended to return to the outside in ''tierce'' in order to hit over the sword. Both these methods would have been effective, if you had done what he desired. But you, being steady on your guard, with your sword free, within wide distance, were awaiting the ''time'' in order to hit or seize some advantage. As soon as you saw the movement of his sword and body bringing him forward, you realised that although he had not moved his feet, he still could not break ground, since it is impossible to advance and retire at one moment. Hence you may realise the great danger of moving without a ''time'', in order to advance, when you are already within wide distance, especially when the adversary's sword is free. If you are forced to move in order to free yourself from some danger it is better to retire than to advance, especially if your adversary is steady on his guard, and thus free yourself in such a manner, that if your adversary attempts to hit in that ''time'', you can defend yourself and attack at the same instant. Even if you have moved your sword and body, provided that your feet are steady, you can always save yourself when within wide distance. But within close distance the smallest movement involves great danger, as we showed in treating of distances and ''times''. Further you must consider that, while your adversary's sword is free and steady, to make a feint, in our judgment, is merely to hurry fruitlessly. If your adversary makes a feint, he can never hit, even though you parry, as long as you are steady on your feet,[!] If after a feint he tries to hit, you can break ground, so that he will not reach, and will be thrown into disorder with danger of being hit before he recovers. Therefore to make a feint you must await some movement of your adversary, or not his sword free, but engage it first, so that he cannot hit in that line. Afterwards you can feint, without abandoning your advantage. In making this feint you must go forward, so that if he does not parry, the feint will hit, and if he parries, you can by a change of line reach his body, before he can save himself by breaking ground. For the one who has moved with the feint will arrive more quickly than the one who has awaited the second ''time'' in order to break ground. If when you make the feint, your adversary breaks ground, you must not advance, for you are too far away. You must stop and return to the engagement. If the one who has been hit in the present case, had observed that principle sooner, he would have been the hitter rather than the hit, or would at least have saved himself. We have made a long discourse on this present hit with respect to its advantages and dangers, and not only that, but the manner of its arising, and how else it might arise, and how he who was hit might have found safety. For before the attack many remedies were possible, though they were of no avail after the thing was done. But in the following hits we shall state only the cause and the effect, leaving the rest, lest the reader should be wearied.</p>
 
<p>This plate illustrates the first hit in ''quarte''. It is a lunge against a guard in ''tierce''. It may arise as follows. The adversary, who is in ''tierce'' has made a feint of hitting on the inside, whilst you also were in ''tierce''. He has come forward in order to make you parry. But you have taken the ''time'', carried your hilt up to his point and driven on your point to make a hit. By advancing the right foot, bending the body and turning your hand into ''quarte'', you have encountered and hit your adversary, as may be seen, at the moment of his coming forward. He has not been able to parry, while his foot was in the air and he was advancing. Similarly it may happen that you both are in ''tierce'' on the outside, and the adversary has tried to disengage to the inside line, advancing his sword and body to force you to parry, with the intention of hitting you in that ''time'' by changing from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', and lowering his body; or he intended to return to the outside in ''tierce'' in order to hit over the sword. Both these methods would have been effective, if you had done what he desired. But you, being steady on your guard, with your sword free, within wide distance, were awaiting the ''time'' in order to hit or seize some advantage. As soon as you saw the movement of his sword and body bringing him forward, you realised that although he had not moved his feet, he still could not break ground, since it is impossible to advance and retire at one moment. Hence you may realise the great danger of moving without a ''time'', in order to advance, when you are already within wide distance, especially when the adversary's sword is free. If you are forced to move in order to free yourself from some danger it is better to retire than to advance, especially if your adversary is steady on his guard, and thus free yourself in such a manner, that if your adversary attempts to hit in that ''time'', you can defend yourself and attack at the same instant. Even if you have moved your sword and body, provided that your feet are steady, you can always save yourself when within wide distance. But within close distance the smallest movement involves great danger, as we showed in treating of distances and ''times''. Further you must consider that, while your adversary's sword is free and steady, to make a feint, in our judgment, is merely to hurry fruitlessly. If your adversary makes a feint, he can never hit, even though you parry, as long as you are steady on your feet,[!] If after a feint he tries to hit, you can break ground, so that he will not reach, and will be thrown into disorder with danger of being hit before he recovers. Therefore to make a feint you must await some movement of your adversary, or not his sword free, but engage it first, so that he cannot hit in that line. Afterwards you can feint, without abandoning your advantage. In making this feint you must go forward, so that if he does not parry, the feint will hit, and if he parries, you can by a change of line reach his body, before he can save himself by breaking ground. For the one who has moved with the feint will arrive more quickly than the one who has awaited the second ''time'' in order to break ground. If when you make the feint, your adversary breaks ground, you must not advance, for you are too far away. You must stop and return to the engagement. If the one who has been hit in the present case, had observed that principle sooner, he would have been the hitter rather than the hit, or would at least have saved himself. We have made a long discourse on this present hit with respect to its advantages and dangers, and not only that, but the manner of its arising, and how else it might arise, and how he who was hit might have found safety. For before the attack many remedies were possible, though they were of no avail after the thing was done. But in the following hits we shall state only the cause and the effect, leaving the rest, lest the reader should be wearied.</p>
 
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<p>The second hit is in ''tierce'' against a guard in ''tierce''. It may arise when you finding yourself on the inside, have made a feint in the straight line and your adversary in parrying has dropped his sword through not meeting yours, for you have disengaged in the ''time'' of his parrying. You have gone on to hit on the outside through the angle naturally formed by the hand in ''tierce'', and the adversary has been unable to push your sword away as his ''forte'' was already so far advanced that his sword remained locked. Or it might arise in this way both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have advanced to engage his sword. He has tried to disengage, advancing his right foot. In that ''time'' you have pushed on and made a hit before the disengage and the movement of the foot were completed, in such a manner that his point has been pushed outwards, before he could return it into line. It is obvious that the ''time'' offered by the disengage from one line to the other, being a larger movement, is longer than the ''time'' offered by one who remains in the centre line and goes straight on. Therefore, you may say that you have arrived before he has finished the disengage, and in this manner have pushed him out of the line as the plate shows.</p>
 
<p>The second hit is in ''tierce'' against a guard in ''tierce''. It may arise when you finding yourself on the inside, have made a feint in the straight line and your adversary in parrying has dropped his sword through not meeting yours, for you have disengaged in the ''time'' of his parrying. You have gone on to hit on the outside through the angle naturally formed by the hand in ''tierce'', and the adversary has been unable to push your sword away as his ''forte'' was already so far advanced that his sword remained locked. Or it might arise in this way both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have advanced to engage his sword. He has tried to disengage, advancing his right foot. In that ''time'' you have pushed on and made a hit before the disengage and the movement of the foot were completed, in such a manner that his point has been pushed outwards, before he could return it into line. It is obvious that the ''time'' offered by the disengage from one line to the other, being a larger movement, is longer than the ''time'' offered by one who remains in the centre line and goes straight on. Therefore, you may say that you have arrived before he has finished the disengage, and in this manner have pushed him out of the line as the plate shows.</p>
 
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<p>This is a hit in ''tierce'' against another ''tierce''. Both were on the outside, and you have moved to engage your adversary's sword. He, seeing the time, without considering the width of the distance, and that you have moved the point only, has advanced his foot in order to disengage on the inside and hit in ''quarte'', or in order to engage your sword, and has advanced within close distance. You had moved with the intention merely of making him move. Seeing that he was beginning to drop his point to disengage it and that he was advancing his foot, you also have let your point drop; lowered the body and have met his ''faible'' with the hilt and prevented his disengage. At the same moment you have pushed on with the right foot and hit under his sword on the outside. Therefore it should be held as a true principle, that when your adversary's sword is free and he is steady on his feet and has tried to engage, you should not allow this danger to arise, but should form a plan to acquire some advantage without advancing, but rather retiring. For the movement of the foot is longer than the movement of the sword. But in the case when you have engaged your adversary's sword and he has tried to free it, even without moving his feet, then you can advance a foot and engage on the other side, in order to hit when he moves again. Therefore the principle of advancing when your adversary moves rests on the advantage of having first engaged his sword. If it is free, it puts you in danger, as the plate shows.</p>
 
<p>This is a hit in ''tierce'' against another ''tierce''. Both were on the outside, and you have moved to engage your adversary's sword. He, seeing the time, without considering the width of the distance, and that you have moved the point only, has advanced his foot in order to disengage on the inside and hit in ''quarte'', or in order to engage your sword, and has advanced within close distance. You had moved with the intention merely of making him move. Seeing that he was beginning to drop his point to disengage it and that he was advancing his foot, you also have let your point drop; lowered the body and have met his ''faible'' with the hilt and prevented his disengage. At the same moment you have pushed on with the right foot and hit under his sword on the outside. Therefore it should be held as a true principle, that when your adversary's sword is free and he is steady on his feet and has tried to engage, you should not allow this danger to arise, but should form a plan to acquire some advantage without advancing, but rather retiring. For the movement of the foot is longer than the movement of the sword. But in the case when you have engaged your adversary's sword and he has tried to free it, even without moving his feet, then you can advance a foot and engage on the other side, in order to hit when he moves again. Therefore the principle of advancing when your adversary moves rests on the advantage of having first engaged his sword. If it is free, it puts you in danger, as the plate shows.</p>
 
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<p>This is a hit in ''quarte'' against a sword in the air. Both were on the outside and you have tried to engage your adversary's sword, which may have been in ''tierce'' or in ''seconde''. He has raised his sword to make a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head. You were already moving in ''quarte'' in order to engage his sword and have merely lunged forward, advancing the right foot in such a way as to arrive before his sword fell. Even if his sword had fallen, it would have effected[!] nothing, because in lunging you have raised your hand far enough to protect the head from the cut. As the cut is made from the elbow, it has left much uncovered, is slow in hitting and has led to this hit. If the cut had been made from the wrist, in the ''time'' of your hitting the sword would have fallen on yours, so that both the attack and the defence would have been illustrated together. But as that did not happen, the attack only is shown here.</p>
 
<p>This is a hit in ''quarte'' against a sword in the air. Both were on the outside and you have tried to engage your adversary's sword, which may have been in ''tierce'' or in ''seconde''. He has raised his sword to make a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head. You were already moving in ''quarte'' in order to engage his sword and have merely lunged forward, advancing the right foot in such a way as to arrive before his sword fell. Even if his sword had fallen, it would have effected[!] nothing, because in lunging you have raised your hand far enough to protect the head from the cut. As the cut is made from the elbow, it has left much uncovered, is slow in hitting and has led to this hit. If the cut had been made from the wrist, in the ''time'' of your hitting the sword would have fallen on yours, so that both the attack and the defence would have been illustrated together. But as that did not happen, the attack only is shown here.</p>
 
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<p>This is a hit in ''seconde'' against a sword in ''tierce'', whose point is out of line; it has arisen in this manner: both were in ''tierce'' on the inside and you have tried to engage the adversary's sword. At that moment he has turned his sword to make a cut of ''riverso'' through the uncovered part seen outside the sword towards the head and shoulder. Seeing his sword making a circle you have changed from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', covered the threatened part, and in the same ''time'' driven on your point, arriving before his circle was finished. Even had his sword fallen first, he would have met the parry. All this arises from the slowness of the cut, which you cannot make without getting out of line, and the ''time'' before you return in to line, is so long, that one who uses the point may easily arrive first.</p>
 
<p>This is a hit in ''seconde'' against a sword in ''tierce'', whose point is out of line; it has arisen in this manner: both were in ''tierce'' on the inside and you have tried to engage the adversary's sword. At that moment he has turned his sword to make a cut of ''riverso'' through the uncovered part seen outside the sword towards the head and shoulder. Seeing his sword making a circle you have changed from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', covered the threatened part, and in the same ''time'' driven on your point, arriving before his circle was finished. Even had his sword fallen first, he would have met the parry. All this arises from the slowness of the cut, which you cannot make without getting out of line, and the ''time'' before you return in to line, is so long, that one who uses the point may easily arrive first.</p>
 
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<p>This is a hit in ''tierce'' on a straight line against a ''tierce'' which has fallen. Both were in ''tierce'' on the outside. You have tried to engage the adversary's sword, being within wide distance, and he has taken that ''time'' and made a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head. You have withdrawn your body slightly, have let his sword pass in the air, and merely lowering the point a little when his sword has passed, have suddenly thrust in ''tierce'', reaching his body at the moment when his sword has competely[!] fallen, so that he has been unable to raise his sword in order to parry or to retreat, or save himself, because his movement was not yet finished, when he was hit. From this you may deduce the principle that, when possible, it is always better to let cuts pass without parrying them, so that you may not be put into subjection and the danger of being deceived while parrying. Further this method is less fatiguing.</p>
 
<p>This is a hit in ''tierce'' on a straight line against a ''tierce'' which has fallen. Both were in ''tierce'' on the outside. You have tried to engage the adversary's sword, being within wide distance, and he has taken that ''time'' and made a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head. You have withdrawn your body slightly, have let his sword pass in the air, and merely lowering the point a little when his sword has passed, have suddenly thrust in ''tierce'', reaching his body at the moment when his sword has competely[!] fallen, so that he has been unable to raise his sword in order to parry or to retreat, or save himself, because his movement was not yet finished, when he was hit. From this you may deduce the principle that, when possible, it is always better to let cuts pass without parrying them, so that you may not be put into subjection and the danger of being deceived while parrying. Further this method is less fatiguing.</p>
 
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<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''tierce'' which has fallen has arisen as follows: you have tried to engage whilst both were in ''tierce'' on the inside, and your adversary has taken the ''time'' and made a cut in ''riverso'' at the head, but being too far distant he has failed to reach. You realised that his cut could not reach and allowed his sword to pass without parrying, and by lowering your point a little so that his sword might not touch it, as soon as his sword had passed you have hit in ''quarte'', being defended in that place where the cut of ''riverso'', after falling, generally hits, especially if it has fallen without effect. Your point has reached his body at the moment when the ''riverso'' has finished its fall, in such a way that he who has made the cut has been unable to save himself, because he has been carried forward by his own blow, and therefore has given you a chance to hit him. If his arm had been straighter and in better alignment, he could have defended better. This is the result of the sword missing its object, which, as we have said elsewhere, always brings more or less disorder. The cut made from the wrist gives more protection.</p>
 
<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''tierce'' which has fallen has arisen as follows: you have tried to engage whilst both were in ''tierce'' on the inside, and your adversary has taken the ''time'' and made a cut in ''riverso'' at the head, but being too far distant he has failed to reach. You realised that his cut could not reach and allowed his sword to pass without parrying, and by lowering your point a little so that his sword might not touch it, as soon as his sword had passed you have hit in ''quarte'', being defended in that place where the cut of ''riverso'', after falling, generally hits, especially if it has fallen without effect. Your point has reached his body at the moment when the ''riverso'' has finished its fall, in such a way that he who has made the cut has been unable to save himself, because he has been carried forward by his own blow, and therefore has given you a chance to hit him. If his arm had been straighter and in better alignment, he could have defended better. This is the result of the sword missing its object, which, as we have said elsewhere, always brings more or less disorder. The cut made from the wrist gives more protection.</p>
 
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<p>This cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, which is here shown, against a ''tierce'' may arise in this manner: you have engaged your adversary's sword, and he has not moved. The swords being engaged on the outside, he has tried to force your sword, and you, feeling the pressure, have yielded, and by bending the wrist, and keeping your hilt close to his sword, have made the cut shown. He has been unable to parry, because, owing to your yielding, his sword has fallen a little, in such a manner that your ''forte'', has weighed upon his blade and prevented him from raising it. It may arise also in this way: both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage and your adversary has disengaged in ''tierce'', carrying himself forward in order to hit on the outside. But you have let his point drop, bent your wrist, bringing the hilt over his blade, and thus have made the cut of mandiritto. As may be seen your hand has fallen into ''tierce''.</p>
 
<p>This cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, which is here shown, against a ''tierce'' may arise in this manner: you have engaged your adversary's sword, and he has not moved. The swords being engaged on the outside, he has tried to force your sword, and you, feeling the pressure, have yielded, and by bending the wrist, and keeping your hilt close to his sword, have made the cut shown. He has been unable to parry, because, owing to your yielding, his sword has fallen a little, in such a manner that your ''forte'', has weighed upon his blade and prevented him from raising it. It may arise also in this way: both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage and your adversary has disengaged in ''tierce'', carrying himself forward in order to hit on the outside. But you have let his point drop, bent your wrist, bringing the hilt over his blade, and thus have made the cut of mandiritto. As may be seen your hand has fallen into ''tierce''.</p>
 
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<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''seconde'' has arisen as follows:- both were in ''tierce'' on the outside, and you have lowered your point and uncovered the outside in order to give your adversary an opportunity to attempt a hit. He, thinking you have moved in order to change position, has come in to the part uncovered, thinking that he could hit by changing from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'' so as to exclude your sword on the outside, and carrying his right foot forward. You, seeing him coming, have not parried, but turned the body with the left foot; at the same time disengaging on the inside and changing the hand to ''quarte'' you have made the hit. The hit might also have arisen in this way: both being in tierce on the inside, you have tried to engage; he has disengaged before you could find his sword, and changed his hand into ''seconde'' in order to cover himself and hit you on the outside in the ''time'' when you were seeking his blade. This would have succeeded, if you had tried to parry. But thinking that you could not defend by a parry of the sword, which was moving in order to engage his sword, you have continued the movement followed his disengage, and by making a counter-disengage, turning your body out of presence and letting his sword pass, you have hit at the moment of his advance.</p>
 
<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''seconde'' has arisen as follows:- both were in ''tierce'' on the outside, and you have lowered your point and uncovered the outside in order to give your adversary an opportunity to attempt a hit. He, thinking you have moved in order to change position, has come in to the part uncovered, thinking that he could hit by changing from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'' so as to exclude your sword on the outside, and carrying his right foot forward. You, seeing him coming, have not parried, but turned the body with the left foot; at the same time disengaging on the inside and changing the hand to ''quarte'' you have made the hit. The hit might also have arisen in this way: both being in tierce on the inside, you have tried to engage; he has disengaged before you could find his sword, and changed his hand into ''seconde'' in order to cover himself and hit you on the outside in the ''time'' when you were seeking his blade. This would have succeeded, if you had tried to parry. But thinking that you could not defend by a parry of the sword, which was moving in order to engage his sword, you have continued the movement followed his disengage, and by making a counter-disengage, turning your body out of presence and letting his sword pass, you have hit at the moment of his advance.</p>
 
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<p>This hit under the sword on the outside may be made in ''tierce'' or in ''quarte'' against a ''quarte'', according as the arm is parried outwards more or less, and may arise in this way: your adversary has tried to engage your sword on the inside. You have disengaged and he has tried to hit in ''quarte'' under the sword. After disengaging you have withdrawn the body, in order to have time to return your sword to the lower lines before he could reach. You have succeeded, and dropping the hand and figure at the same moment have again found his ''faible'' with your ''forte'', and hit him in the right side, as he turned. Or you may suppose the position has arisen, when you tried to engage your adversary's sword on the outside, he being in ''seconde'' .[!] In that ''time'' he has changed from ''seconde'' to ''quarte'', turning his left foot, in order to hit under the sword and let your sword pass. At the same moment you have carried your body on to the left foot, returned your sword to the lower lines on the outside, and thus made the hit shown.</p>
 
<p>This hit under the sword on the outside may be made in ''tierce'' or in ''quarte'' against a ''quarte'', according as the arm is parried outwards more or less, and may arise in this way: your adversary has tried to engage your sword on the inside. You have disengaged and he has tried to hit in ''quarte'' under the sword. After disengaging you have withdrawn the body, in order to have time to return your sword to the lower lines before he could reach. You have succeeded, and dropping the hand and figure at the same moment have again found his ''faible'' with your ''forte'', and hit him in the right side, as he turned. Or you may suppose the position has arisen, when you tried to engage your adversary's sword on the outside, he being in ''seconde'' .[!] In that ''time'' he has changed from ''seconde'' to ''quarte'', turning his left foot, in order to hit under the sword and let your sword pass. At the same moment you have carried your body on to the left foot, returned your sword to the lower lines on the outside, and thus made the hit shown.</p>
 
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<p>This ''seconde'' against a ''quarte'' has arisen as follows: your adversary being in ''quarte'' has tried to engage your sword in ''tierce'' on the outside and you have disengaged on the inside, still in ''tierce''. The adversary, taking the ''time'' of the disengage, has tried to hit in ''quarte'' in the line uncovered, turning his body. You have changed from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', dropping your body and sword under his sword and letting it pass in the air above. Or it might happen that you have moved and tried to engage his sword on the outside, with the hand in ''quarte'', in order to have greater strength in the line where his sword was, and in order to be more covered on the inside. Your adversary has disengaged on the inside and made a ''quarte'' in order to hit above the hilt in the line seen to be uncovered. Then you have changed from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', and, lowering your whole body below the position where the hilt was, have carried forward the right foot in such a manner, that his sword has passed in the air and you have made the hit shown.</p>
 
<p>This ''seconde'' against a ''quarte'' has arisen as follows: your adversary being in ''quarte'' has tried to engage your sword in ''tierce'' on the outside and you have disengaged on the inside, still in ''tierce''. The adversary, taking the ''time'' of the disengage, has tried to hit in ''quarte'' in the line uncovered, turning his body. You have changed from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'', dropping your body and sword under his sword and letting it pass in the air above. Or it might happen that you have moved and tried to engage his sword on the outside, with the hand in ''quarte'', in order to have greater strength in the line where his sword was, and in order to be more covered on the inside. Your adversary has disengaged on the inside and made a ''quarte'' in order to hit above the hilt in the line seen to be uncovered. Then you have changed from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', and, lowering your whole body below the position where the hilt was, have carried forward the right foot in such a manner, that his sword has passed in the air and you have made the hit shown.</p>
 
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<p>Now follows a hit in ''prime'' against a ''seconde''. Both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage your adversary's sword; he has taken the ''time'' when you were trying to subject his sword, and has disengaged on the outside, changing his hand to ''seconde'' and advancing to hit over the sword in the line you have uncovered in trying to subject his sword. But you, seeing the disengage and the blow intended, have taken that ''time'', changed from ''tierce'' to ''prime'', lowering the whole body, so that the head is entirely covered and defended by the hilt and right arm, and have pushed out the ''seconde'', for in the change to ''prime'' your hilt has gone so high as to cover the point aimed at by the adversary with his ''seconde''; with the result that his point, which was to hit ''above'', has remained ''below'' and excluded by your ''forte''. Or you may have tried to engage the adversary's sword, and he has tried cut of ''riverso'' at the arm in the part seen uncovered; you by a change from ''tierce'' to ''prime'' have defended yourself and covered your arm with the ''forte''. Therefore the adversary has failed to effect[!] anything and has been hit in the same ''time''.</p>
 
<p>Now follows a hit in ''prime'' against a ''seconde''. Both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage your adversary's sword; he has taken the ''time'' when you were trying to subject his sword, and has disengaged on the outside, changing his hand to ''seconde'' and advancing to hit over the sword in the line you have uncovered in trying to subject his sword. But you, seeing the disengage and the blow intended, have taken that ''time'', changed from ''tierce'' to ''prime'', lowering the whole body, so that the head is entirely covered and defended by the hilt and right arm, and have pushed out the ''seconde'', for in the change to ''prime'' your hilt has gone so high as to cover the point aimed at by the adversary with his ''seconde''; with the result that his point, which was to hit ''above'', has remained ''below'' and excluded by your ''forte''. Or you may have tried to engage the adversary's sword, and he has tried cut of ''riverso'' at the arm in the part seen uncovered; you by a change from ''tierce'' to ''prime'' have defended yourself and covered your arm with the ''forte''. Therefore the adversary has failed to effect[!] anything and has been hit in the same ''time''.</p>
 
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<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against ''seconde'' has arisen in this manner. Both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage your adversary's sword, and he has meant to change from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'' and drop under your sword in the time, when your point was out of line. Therefore you, seeing his plan, have not completed the engagement, but have directed your point to his body, carrying the hilt where you had planned to put the point; you have turned the body and the right foot, carrying it forward and leaving your hand against the adversary's ''faible''. In this manner you are defended and have reached him whilst he was lowering his body and advancing. Equally it might occur that he was in ''seconde'' on the inside, and that you have tried to engage his sword. He has intended to disengage in ''seconde'' in order to hit on the outside above the sword. You have disengaged, carried the hilt where you meant to put the point, and by the turn of the body, foot and hand, have hit at the moment your adversary thought to hit.</p>
 
<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against ''seconde'' has arisen in this manner. Both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have tried to engage your adversary's sword, and he has meant to change from ''tierce'' to ''seconde'' and drop under your sword in the time, when your point was out of line. Therefore you, seeing his plan, have not completed the engagement, but have directed your point to his body, carrying the hilt where you had planned to put the point; you have turned the body and the right foot, carrying it forward and leaving your hand against the adversary's ''faible''. In this manner you are defended and have reached him whilst he was lowering his body and advancing. Equally it might occur that he was in ''seconde'' on the inside, and that you have tried to engage his sword. He has intended to disengage in ''seconde'' in order to hit on the outside above the sword. You have disengaged, carried the hilt where you meant to put the point, and by the turn of the body, foot and hand, have hit at the moment your adversary thought to hit.</p>
 
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<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''seconde'' may arise in two ways: in the first place both combatants might be in ''tierce'' on the inside; you have tried to engage, and your adversary has disengaged in ''seconde'' over your sword, passing on with his left foot. You, lowering your point without disengaging and letting your arm make an angle to the inside, as is seen, with the hand in a guard of ''quarte'', have turned the body with the left foot, met the adversary as he advanced and hit him in the side under the right arm. Thus his sword has passed idly in the air. In the second place it may be that you have disengaged on the outside, and your adversary has sought to take the ''time'' in order to hit above in ''seconde''. Then you have simply lowered your point, which had gone to the outside, under his sword, leaving the hand in the same place, but turning it into ''quarte''; without extending the arm you have turned the body and brought all the part which was uncovered when on guard, out of presence.</p>
 
<p>This hit in ''quarte'' against a ''seconde'' may arise in two ways: in the first place both combatants might be in ''tierce'' on the inside; you have tried to engage, and your adversary has disengaged in ''seconde'' over your sword, passing on with his left foot. You, lowering your point without disengaging and letting your arm make an angle to the inside, as is seen, with the hand in a guard of ''quarte'', have turned the body with the left foot, met the adversary as he advanced and hit him in the side under the right arm. Thus his sword has passed idly in the air. In the second place it may be that you have disengaged on the outside, and your adversary has sought to take the ''time'' in order to hit above in ''seconde''. Then you have simply lowered your point, which had gone to the outside, under his sword, leaving the hand in the same place, but turning it into ''quarte''; without extending the arm you have turned the body and brought all the part which was uncovered when on guard, out of presence.</p>
 
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<p>Now follows another hit in ''quarte'', this time against a ''quarte'', arising in this manner: you have tried to engage your adversary, who was in ''tierce'' on the outside. He has planned a cut of ''mandiritto in sgalembro'' at the face, keeping his arm in line and working from the wrist only. You have suddenly brought the left foot forward with the point of the foot turned outwards; at the same time you have turned your hand into ''quarte''; extending the arm and bending the body as far as possible, you have met your adversary's sword in its descent, before it was in line, excluded it and hit him in the throat. This is the true method of parrying a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, when you are forced to parry, for by bringing forward the left foot in this manner, not only does the sword reach further, but it is stronger and can better resist the shock of the cut; with the right foot it is weaker.</p>
 
<p>Now follows another hit in ''quarte'', this time against a ''quarte'', arising in this manner: you have tried to engage your adversary, who was in ''tierce'' on the outside. He has planned a cut of ''mandiritto in sgalembro'' at the face, keeping his arm in line and working from the wrist only. You have suddenly brought the left foot forward with the point of the foot turned outwards; at the same time you have turned your hand into ''quarte''; extending the arm and bending the body as far as possible, you have met your adversary's sword in its descent, before it was in line, excluded it and hit him in the throat. This is the true method of parrying a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, when you are forced to parry, for by bringing forward the left foot in this manner, not only does the sword reach further, but it is stronger and can better resist the shock of the cut; with the right foot it is weaker.</p>
 
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<p>In this case both were in a guard of ''tierce'', on the outside. You have tried to engage by turning the hand into ''seconde''. The adversary has disengaged, turning his body and his hand into ''quarte'', in order to hit in that ''time'' on the inside under your hilt. But you have turned at the same moment from ''seconde'' to ''quarte'' and have brought the left foot forward putting the point of your sword under his hilt, carrying the arm inwards, and the ''forte'' towards his ''faible'', in such a way that your side is completely defended. It is safer in this case to follow with the right foot, rather than to retire. Such a hit cannot be prevented, even though the swords are of equal strength, because the position of the one who is turning is much weaker than that of the one who is advancing in the manner described; the latter's sword with equal skill will always overcome the sword of the one who is turning.</p>
 
<p>In this case both were in a guard of ''tierce'', on the outside. You have tried to engage by turning the hand into ''seconde''. The adversary has disengaged, turning his body and his hand into ''quarte'', in order to hit in that ''time'' on the inside under your hilt. But you have turned at the same moment from ''seconde'' to ''quarte'' and have brought the left foot forward putting the point of your sword under his hilt, carrying the arm inwards, and the ''forte'' towards his ''faible'', in such a way that your side is completely defended. It is safer in this case to follow with the right foot, rather than to retire. Such a hit cannot be prevented, even though the swords are of equal strength, because the position of the one who is turning is much weaker than that of the one who is advancing in the manner described; the latter's sword with equal skill will always overcome the sword of the one who is turning.</p>
 
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<p>This hit in ''seconde'' against an opponent in ''quarte'' who has advanced the left foot may easily arise in the following manner: the adversary, being in ''quarte'', has tried to engage your sword, which is in ''tierce'', on the outside. You have disengaged, still in ''tierce''. He has attempted a hit in ''quarte'' through your ''faible'', advancing the left foot. But in the same ''time'' as you disengaged you have dropped your point under his hilt, also advancing the left foot. By bringing the whole weight of the body on to the left foot and turning the hand into ''seconde'', you have got far out of the line of you adversary's point and made the hit. It might arise in another manner: both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have moved your point, making a slight turn of the hand towards ''quarte''. The adversary, seeing the opening, has tried to engage your ''faible'' and hit in the same ''time'' by advancing the left foot. But before he has reached your ''faible'' you have dropped your point under his hilt, so that he has failed to find your point, and in the same ''time'' carried your body out of line, bringing the weight on to the left foot, which has advanced. In this low position you have been able to penetrate to his body, as you were already advanced. Or again, both being in ''tierce'' on the outside, the adversary has tried to engage your sword; in the same ''time'' you have threatened a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, using the wrist and keeping the arm steady. He has changed from ''tierce'' to ''quarte'' in order to defend the head, and advanced the left foot in order to hit in the same ''time''. At that moment you have checked your sword near the adversary's, without touching it, and immediately changed your hand to ''seconde'', lowering the point under his hilt, advancing the left foot, with the body so bent, that his point, which would have hit in the chest, has passed over. Therefore you may see how dangerous it is to parry, even with a thrust in the same ''time''. Therefore, unless forced, it is always best not to parry.</p>
 
<p>This hit in ''seconde'' against an opponent in ''quarte'' who has advanced the left foot may easily arise in the following manner: the adversary, being in ''quarte'', has tried to engage your sword, which is in ''tierce'', on the outside. You have disengaged, still in ''tierce''. He has attempted a hit in ''quarte'' through your ''faible'', advancing the left foot. But in the same ''time'' as you disengaged you have dropped your point under his hilt, also advancing the left foot. By bringing the whole weight of the body on to the left foot and turning the hand into ''seconde'', you have got far out of the line of you adversary's point and made the hit. It might arise in another manner: both being in ''tierce'' on the inside, you have moved your point, making a slight turn of the hand towards ''quarte''. The adversary, seeing the opening, has tried to engage your ''faible'' and hit in the same ''time'' by advancing the left foot. But before he has reached your ''faible'' you have dropped your point under his hilt, so that he has failed to find your point, and in the same ''time'' carried your body out of line, bringing the weight on to the left foot, which has advanced. In this low position you have been able to penetrate to his body, as you were already advanced. Or again, both being in ''tierce'' on the outside, the adversary has tried to engage your sword; in the same ''time'' you have threatened a cut of ''mandiritto'' at the head, using the wrist and keeping the arm steady. He has changed from ''tierce'' to ''quarte'' in order to defend the head, and advanced the left foot in order to hit in the same ''time''. At that moment you have checked your sword near the adversary's, without touching it, and immediately changed your hand to ''seconde'', lowering the point under his hilt, advancing the left foot, with the body so bent, that his point, which would have hit in the chest, has passed over. Therefore you may see how dangerous it is to parry, even with a thrust in the same ''time''. Therefore, unless forced, it is always best not to parry.</p>
 
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<p>Here is another hit in ''seconde'' also against a ''quarte''. Both were in ''tierce'' on the inside. You were in a stronger position than your adversary and have made a feint of hitting in ''quarte'' through his ''faible''. He, thinking the thrust was coming, has made a turn of his body with his right foot and a thrust in ''quarte'' through your ''faible'', in order to meet you in the ''time'' of your approach. Seeing his plan, you have suddenly changed to ''seconde''. lowering your point and body and bringing the left foot forward; thus you have made the hit by continuing on to his body, before he could recover, for he has not passed, but turned, and his left foot has remained steady. Or it may be that you have tried to engage your adversary's sword on the outside. He has disengaged in ''tierce'' on the inside, but in that ''time'' you have made a feint in ''quarte''. He has tried a counter ''quarte'' through your ''faible'' turning his body out of line, in order to meet your approach. Seeing the danger you have changed from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'' and made the hit shown, while his sword has passed over in vain.</p>
 
<p>Here is another hit in ''seconde'' also against a ''quarte''. Both were in ''tierce'' on the inside. You were in a stronger position than your adversary and have made a feint of hitting in ''quarte'' through his ''faible''. He, thinking the thrust was coming, has made a turn of his body with his right foot and a thrust in ''quarte'' through your ''faible'', in order to meet you in the ''time'' of your approach. Seeing his plan, you have suddenly changed to ''seconde''. lowering your point and body and bringing the left foot forward; thus you have made the hit by continuing on to his body, before he could recover, for he has not passed, but turned, and his left foot has remained steady. Or it may be that you have tried to engage your adversary's sword on the outside. He has disengaged in ''tierce'' on the inside, but in that ''time'' you have made a feint in ''quarte''. He has tried a counter ''quarte'' through your ''faible'' turning his body out of line, in order to meet your approach. Seeing the danger you have changed from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'' and made the hit shown, while his sword has passed over in vain.</p>
 
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<p>Another hit in ''quarte'' against a ''tierce''. You were in ''tierce'' on the outside, as was your adversary. You have made a feint of hitting in this tierce on the outside, and he has moved to parry and hit by pushing on his right foot, enticed by seeing you move without a ''time''. Seeing your adversary moving to parry and hit, you have placed your left hand on the inside of his sword, disengaged in ''quarte'', advanced the left foot and so hit him at the base of the right side. Or you may have been on the inside and may have disengaged with a feint of hitting on the outside. Your adversary has tried to parry and you have placed your left hand on his sword and made the hit. These defences with the left hand are here shown in order to demonstrate how in case of necessity only, they may sometimes be used. The effect is seen, and you may realise how easily such defences may be deceived. Towards the end of the book we shall describe a method against which the left hand will not prevail nor parry.</p>
 
<p>Another hit in ''quarte'' against a ''tierce''. You were in ''tierce'' on the outside, as was your adversary. You have made a feint of hitting in this tierce on the outside, and he has moved to parry and hit by pushing on his right foot, enticed by seeing you move without a ''time''. Seeing your adversary moving to parry and hit, you have placed your left hand on the inside of his sword, disengaged in ''quarte'', advanced the left foot and so hit him at the base of the right side. Or you may have been on the inside and may have disengaged with a feint of hitting on the outside. Your adversary has tried to parry and you have placed your left hand on his sword and made the hit. These defences with the left hand are here shown in order to demonstrate how in case of necessity only, they may sometimes be used. The effect is seen, and you may realise how easily such defences may be deceived. Towards the end of the book we shall describe a method against which the left hand will not prevail nor parry.</p>
 
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<p>This next ''tierce'' against a ''quarte'' has followed when both were in ''tierce'' on the inside. You have made a feint of hitting in ''quarte'' on the inside. Your adversary has tried to hit in counter ''quarte'' through your ''faible''. In the same ''time'' you have lowered your sword hand to tierce, carried your left hand to his approaching sword, lowering and turning the body with the left side forward, so that your hand has carried his sword away and you have hit him in the chest. It might arise in another way: you being on the outside have pushed the adversary's sword away. He has tried to disengage and hit in ''quarte'' on the inside. You have parried with the hand and hit him below as shown. Or it might very well be that both were on the outside,[!] The adversary has tried to engage; you have changed your hand to ''quarte'' in order to avoid the engagement; he has tried to hit with another quarte in the line seen to be uncovered, and in that ''time'' you have parried and made the hit.</p>
 
<p>This next ''tierce'' against a ''quarte'' has followed when both were in ''tierce'' on the inside. You have made a feint of hitting in ''quarte'' on the inside. Your adversary has tried to hit in counter ''quarte'' through your ''faible''. In the same ''time'' you have lowered your sword hand to tierce, carried your left hand to his approaching sword, lowering and turning the body with the left side forward, so that your hand has carried his sword away and you have hit him in the chest. It might arise in another way: you being on the outside have pushed the adversary's sword away. He has tried to disengage and hit in ''quarte'' on the inside. You have parried with the hand and hit him below as shown. Or it might very well be that both were on the outside,[!] The adversary has tried to engage; you have changed your hand to ''quarte'' in order to avoid the engagement; he has tried to hit with another quarte in the line seen to be uncovered, and in that ''time'' you have parried and made the hit.</p>
 
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<p>The next is a hit in ''seconde'' against a tierce. Both being in ''tierce'' on the outside you have made an ''appel'' by turning the sword from tierce to second[!] and carrying the point inwards out of line. You have brought your left side so far forward as to uncover the whole chest to the adversary, but with the sword so low that he could only hit above, and holding the left hand before the face. While your adversary has seized the ''time'' to hit in the part uncovered, with the left hand you have pushed his sword outside your left flank, in the same ''time'' advancing the left foot, and with the body low have disengaged in ''seconde''. Thus you have made a hit in the chest by extending the right arm as far as possible and bringing forward the right side also, but with the point of the left foot turned outwards in order to carry the body away from his sword. The result is here seen.</p>
 
<p>The next is a hit in ''seconde'' against a tierce. Both being in ''tierce'' on the outside you have made an ''appel'' by turning the sword from tierce to second[!] and carrying the point inwards out of line. You have brought your left side so far forward as to uncover the whole chest to the adversary, but with the sword so low that he could only hit above, and holding the left hand before the face. While your adversary has seized the ''time'' to hit in the part uncovered, with the left hand you have pushed his sword outside your left flank, in the same ''time'' advancing the left foot, and with the body low have disengaged in ''seconde''. Thus you have made a hit in the chest by extending the right arm as far as possible and bringing forward the right side also, but with the point of the left foot turned outwards in order to carry the body away from his sword. The result is here seen.</p>
 
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<p>This is another ''seconde'', but against a ''quarte'', with the right foot advanced. Both combatants being in tierce on the outside, you have disengaged without waiting for a ''time'' or provocation of your adversary. He has seized the opportunity and tried to hit in ''quarte''. You have at once turned your hand into ''seconde'', brought the left side of the body forward, turned the heel of the right foot, placed the edge of your left hand over his sword, and hit in ''seconde'' in the chest. It might have arisen from both being in tierce on the inside; you have lowered your sword, leaving yourself uncovered, and he has thrust in ''quarte''. Then you have raised your hand into ''seconde'', changing the front of your body and keeping the right side back, as being in the most danger. In this manner you have parried with your hand, for this low ''quarte'' is forced down by the parrying hand whereas the point would naturally make a hit in the chest.</p>
 
<p>This is another ''seconde'', but against a ''quarte'', with the right foot advanced. Both combatants being in tierce on the outside, you have disengaged without waiting for a ''time'' or provocation of your adversary. He has seized the opportunity and tried to hit in ''quarte''. You have at once turned your hand into ''seconde'', brought the left side of the body forward, turned the heel of the right foot, placed the edge of your left hand over his sword, and hit in ''seconde'' in the chest. It might have arisen from both being in tierce on the inside; you have lowered your sword, leaving yourself uncovered, and he has thrust in ''quarte''. Then you have raised your hand into ''seconde'', changing the front of your body and keeping the right side back, as being in the most danger. In this manner you have parried with your hand, for this low ''quarte'' is forced down by the parrying hand whereas the point would naturally make a hit in the chest.</p>
 
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<p>This is a ''quarte'' with a turn, which has hit against another ''quarte'' with the left foot advanced. The one who has passed has made a feint of hitting on the outside over the sword, and you have moved to parry. The adversary has placed his left hand on your sword in order to parry, and in the same ''time'' has disengaged in ''quarte'' on the inside, advancing the left foot, so as to hit in this ''quarte''. But you, who have moved to parry the feint on the outside, seeing that your adversary was going to defend with the left hand, have disengaged your sword, which was above, on the outside of his hand, and thrust at his advancing body, bringing yourself out of line with a turn of the left foot. You would not have hit so low with the point, had you not found his ''faible'' with your ''forte'', so that you were more defended. In this manner the attempt of the hand to parry has been deceived, as shown.</p>
 
<p>This is a ''quarte'' with a turn, which has hit against another ''quarte'' with the left foot advanced. The one who has passed has made a feint of hitting on the outside over the sword, and you have moved to parry. The adversary has placed his left hand on your sword in order to parry, and in the same ''time'' has disengaged in ''quarte'' on the inside, advancing the left foot, so as to hit in this ''quarte''. But you, who have moved to parry the feint on the outside, seeing that your adversary was going to defend with the left hand, have disengaged your sword, which was above, on the outside of his hand, and thrust at his advancing body, bringing yourself out of line with a turn of the left foot. You would not have hit so low with the point, had you not found his ''faible'' with your ''forte'', so that you were more defended. In this manner the attempt of the hand to parry has been deceived, as shown.</p>
 
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<p>This is another ''quarte'' hitting against a ''tierce'' designed to hit under the sword. You have made a feint of hitting towards the right side of your adversary's face. He has tried to parry with the left hand, lowering his body so as to hit under the sword on the inside. But you, who have made a feint, have seized the ''time'' of his raising his hand to defend the head, lowered your point to the space between his two arms in the ''time'' of his making the opening, and, changing your hand into ''quarte'' and turning the body with the left foot, have made the hit. The adversary has been unable to parry, because your sword was shut in between his two arms and could not be pushed aside without a change of plan.</p>
 
<p>This is another ''quarte'' hitting against a ''tierce'' designed to hit under the sword. You have made a feint of hitting towards the right side of your adversary's face. He has tried to parry with the left hand, lowering his body so as to hit under the sword on the inside. But you, who have made a feint, have seized the ''time'' of his raising his hand to defend the head, lowered your point to the space between his two arms in the ''time'' of his making the opening, and, changing your hand into ''quarte'' and turning the body with the left foot, have made the hit. The adversary has been unable to parry, because your sword was shut in between his two arms and could not be pushed aside without a change of plan.</p>
 
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<p>This is the last hit, in ''quarte'', against a ''seconde''. The adversary meant to parry with the left hand but has failed. Both were in ''tierce'' on the inside, and he, who has tried to parry, has so far, withdrawn his guard that his ''forte'' could not defend him and he has trusted to the defence of the hand only, which was too high for the face. You have made a feint of hitting in the angle of the right side. Your adversary has turned his body in order to withdraw that part, carried his hand to the defence and changed to a guard of ''seconde'', in order to make a hit in the chest. Seeing his purpose you have disengaged your sword from the line of the fingers of his hand and hit him in the chest in ''quarte'' in the ''time'' of his advance. Turning the body out of line you have also covered yourself with the hilt, so that his sword has passed in vain, although the angle of his ''seconde'' was directed towards the line into which you were turning the body.</p>
 
<p>This is the last hit, in ''quarte'', against a ''seconde''. The adversary meant to parry with the left hand but has failed. Both were in ''tierce'' on the inside, and he, who has tried to parry, has so far, withdrawn his guard that his ''forte'' could not defend him and he has trusted to the defence of the hand only, which was too high for the face. You have made a feint of hitting in the angle of the right side. Your adversary has turned his body in order to withdraw that part, carried his hand to the defence and changed to a guard of ''seconde'', in order to make a hit in the chest. Seeing his purpose you have disengaged your sword from the line of the fingers of his hand and hit him in the chest in ''quarte'' in the ''time'' of his advance. Turning the body out of line you have also covered yourself with the hilt, so that his sword has passed in vain, although the angle of his ''seconde'' was directed towards the line into which you were turning the body.</p>
 
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
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! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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| <p><small>[113r]</small> {{gold|b=1|V}}edeßi qui una ferita di seconda sopra il pugniale qual’è contra una mano voltata verso la quarta, & è avenuta, per’che quello che á ferito era nella terza sopra il piece manco & á finto di ferire sotto il braccio del’pugniale inemico, & questo abbaßato la mano di eßo per’parare, & si è cacciato nel’mezo delle arme á ferire di meza quarta, & quello che á fatto la finta appreßo quel’tempo cavando sopra detto pugniale voltando la mano in seconda, appoggiando il pugniale alla nemica ponta schorrendo il filo di eßa è paßato con il piede dritto tanto innanzi, Come si vede, per’che la detta quardia porta con se tal’ragione; potrebbe anchor’eßer’stato che questo, che era nel’piede manco sia andato á ritrovare, la nemica di dentro, la qual’doveva eßere in terza & quello averà cavato per’non lasciarsi occupare mà ferire in quel’tempo, & questo in quel’medesimo punta á cavato anchora lui di seconda, & posto il pugniale alla nemica che veniva á ferire & è paßato di piedi dritto dove è arrivato innanzi che quello, che aveva pri= <small>[114v]</small> ma fatto la distesa di terza abbi potuto fenire di voltare la mano in quarta.</p>
 
| <p><small>[113r]</small> {{gold|b=1|V}}edeßi qui una ferita di seconda sopra il pugniale qual’è contra una mano voltata verso la quarta, & è avenuta, per’che quello che á ferito era nella terza sopra il piece manco & á finto di ferire sotto il braccio del’pugniale inemico, & questo abbaßato la mano di eßo per’parare, & si è cacciato nel’mezo delle arme á ferire di meza quarta, & quello che á fatto la finta appreßo quel’tempo cavando sopra detto pugniale voltando la mano in seconda, appoggiando il pugniale alla nemica ponta schorrendo il filo di eßa è paßato con il piede dritto tanto innanzi, Come si vede, per’che la detta quardia porta con se tal’ragione; potrebbe anchor’eßer’stato che questo, che era nel’piede manco sia andato á ritrovare, la nemica di dentro, la qual’doveva eßere in terza & quello averà cavato per’non lasciarsi occupare mà ferire in quel’tempo, & questo in quel’medesimo punta á cavato anchora lui di seconda, & posto il pugniale alla nemica che veniva á ferire & è paßato di piedi dritto dove è arrivato innanzi che quello, che aveva pri= <small>[114v]</small> ma fatto la distesa di terza abbi potuto fenire di voltare la mano in quarta.</p>
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
! <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
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! class="double" | <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[translator::A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
! <p>[[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|Prototype]] (1601)<br/></p>
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! class="double" | <p>[[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|Prototype]] (1601)<br/></p>
! <p>[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Archetype]] (1606){{edit index|Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris) 1606.pdf}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]]</p>
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! class="double" | <p>[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Archetype]] (1606){{edit index|Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris) 1606.pdf}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]]</p>
! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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! class="double" | <p>German Translation (1677){{edit index|Sienza e pratica d’arme (Johann Joachim Hynitzsch) 1677.pdf}}</p>
! <p>[[Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)|Munich Version]] (ca. 1635){{edit index|Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)}}</p>
 
! <p>German Translation (1677){{edit index|Sienza e pratica d’arme (Johann Joachim Hynitzsch) 1677.pdf}}</p>
 
  
 
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<p>Thus far we have spoken of the principles with which every professor of arms must be acquainted, though few understand them well or practise them with due exactness. Now we shall treat of some theories, which are not only no longer expounded by other professors, but which they have never considered, or if they have considered have not grasped or understood; they have been put aside as too subtle by the most acute exponents of this art. Desiring perhaps to cover their lack of capacity they have been forced to reject them, basing their reasons on that common maxim, that the student must remain steady in presence and wait a ''time'' in order to hit, and that he who attacks without a ''time'' will be hit. We allow that is well to know how to await a ''time'' and an opportunity to hit, because from that waiting <sup>follows</sup> the understanding of distances, ''times'', ''counter-time'', and all the tricks which an adversary may employ. Still we maintain that between two opponents steady on their guard there is no advantage, because both are awaiting the same thing, so that the opportunity may come to either; both are awaiting with equal danger, and and[!] if sometimes one is seen to have obtained an advantage, it is because he has engaged the other's sword and prevented him from hitting in his present line; but still the one who has obtained the advantage waits for a ''time'', thinking he cannot hit before his adversary moves. By such delay it often happens that one who has won an advantage not only loses it, but his adversary obtains an advantage over him, a truly inexcusable error that a man should allow himself to be robbed of what he has won with such danger. It appears to us that it would have been better, having the advantage to proceed without waiting, secure that your adversary's sword cannot hit in its present line, and not to give him time to consider his danger and form a new plan.</p>
 
<p>Thus far we have spoken of the principles with which every professor of arms must be acquainted, though few understand them well or practise them with due exactness. Now we shall treat of some theories, which are not only no longer expounded by other professors, but which they have never considered, or if they have considered have not grasped or understood; they have been put aside as too subtle by the most acute exponents of this art. Desiring perhaps to cover their lack of capacity they have been forced to reject them, basing their reasons on that common maxim, that the student must remain steady in presence and wait a ''time'' in order to hit, and that he who attacks without a ''time'' will be hit. We allow that is well to know how to await a ''time'' and an opportunity to hit, because from that waiting <sup>follows</sup> the understanding of distances, ''times'', ''counter-time'', and all the tricks which an adversary may employ. Still we maintain that between two opponents steady on their guard there is no advantage, because both are awaiting the same thing, so that the opportunity may come to either; both are awaiting with equal danger, and and[!] if sometimes one is seen to have obtained an advantage, it is because he has engaged the other's sword and prevented him from hitting in his present line; but still the one who has obtained the advantage waits for a ''time'', thinking he cannot hit before his adversary moves. By such delay it often happens that one who has won an advantage not only loses it, but his adversary obtains an advantage over him, a truly inexcusable error that a man should allow himself to be robbed of what he has won with such danger. It appears to us that it would have been better, having the advantage to proceed without waiting, secure that your adversary's sword cannot hit in its present line, and not to give him time to consider his danger and form a new plan.</p>
  
<p>There are others who, when within distance, seek to gain no advantage, but, seeing that their adversary does not move, try to make him move by giving him an opening or offering a ''time'' or by an ''appel'' or a feint in order to take the ''time'' of his moving; such methods may succeed against men ill-instructed, but are fatally dangerous against one who understands the art; for if you consider such a proceeding, it is clear that the one who offers a ''time'' in order to make his adversary move forgets that his is the first danger, and, although his intention is to offer so small a ''time'' that his adversary cannot hit, still it cannot be so small that the adversary has no chance of seizing some advantage, from which the first man cannot free himself without great danger of being hit, moreover he could be deceived by feints. We do not condemn these theories and stratagems nor any of the principles already put forward; it is well to understand them, but they are useless and in-applicable in our case, when we have to find a way of proceeding in order to be able to hit the adversary immediately after grasping the sword and without remaining steady, in whatever position or guard the adversary may be, whether he offers a ''time'' or not, parries or hits, advances or retires; the object is to hit him inevitably, whatever method he adopts. If our method is followed with all its conditions, you will be incomparably safer than when waiting. It is true that much skill and art are needed so to control your adversary that you may be confident of hitting, whatever he does or however much he knows, and when he has the same weapons as you, even though he is ignorant of these principles; if your adversary understands these same principles, matters would be equal. But if your adversary follows the old rules even to perfection, he will always be defeated if you follow our principles, because you will be able to put him into subjection and free him to do what you want, whether he desires to attack or defend; this will make your proceedings easy, since you will foresee your adversary's intention. In order to explain this truth better we shall treat first of the advantage of attacking with resolution, and then of the method of attacking.</p>
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<p>There are others who, when within distance, seek to gain no advantage, but, seeing that their adversary does not move, try to make him move by giving him an opening or offering a ''time'' or by an ''appel'' or a feint in order to take the ''time'' of his moving; such methods may succeed against men ill-instructed, but are fatally dangerous against one who understands the art; for if you consider such a proceeding, it is clear that the one who offers a ''time'' in order to make his adversary move forgets that his is the first danger, and, although his intention is to offer so small a ''time'' that his adversary cannot hit, still it cannot be so small that the adversary has no chance of seizing some advantage, from which the first man cannot free himself without great danger of being hit, moreover he could be deceived by feints. We do not condemn these theories and stratagems nor any of the principles already put forward; it is well to understand them, but they are useless and inapplicable in our case, when we have to find a way of proceeding in order to be able to hit the adversary immediately after grasping the sword and without remaining steady, in whatever position or guard the adversary may be, whether he offers a ''time'' or not, parries or hits, advances or retires; the object is to hit him inevitably, whatever method he adopts. If our method is followed with all its conditions, you will be incomparably safer than when waiting. It is true that much skill and art are needed so to control your adversary that you may be confident of hitting, whatever he does or however much he knows, and when he has the same weapons as you, even though he is ignorant of these principles; if your adversary understands these same principles, matters would be equal. But if your adversary follows the old rules even to perfection, he will always be defeated if you follow our principles, because you will be able to put him into subjection and free him to do what you want, whether he desires to attack or defend; this will make your proceedings easy, since you will foresee your adversary's intention. In order to explain this truth better we shall treat first of the advantage of attacking with resolution, and then of the method of attacking.</p>
 
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<p>If you wish to advance against your adversary you must begin by carrying the feet with ordinary steps, as in walking, though with somewhat quicker and shorter steps; you must never lengthen your step except when the point of your sword reaches his body; your steps must not be violent, for as you must continue until you have reached the adversary's body, any violence would so disorder you, that you would be unable to lift the rear foot with the necessary swiftness, and thus by your slowness you would lose your union. Further you should bend the body forward and make yourself small, so that on approaching the adversary you can take all the opportunities of defence and attack with little movement. Your body must not be bent to the inside nor the outside, except when you are within distance, when it must be bent to the one side or the other or go straight according to the movements of your adversary. You must try to use your sword in such a way, that it is so near your adversary's sword that it appears to be bound to it when it moves, and so it cannot move without being followed, in brief so that the swords are always united. When the swords are far apart it is a sign that a ''time'' has been lost; to approach then would be dangerous, and if you continued you would be hit; in such a case it is better to retire swiftly and return again to the position of advantage. As there are several methods of advancing, some more subtle than others, we shall begin with the one which is first practised, and treat of each one separately in order according to the different principles involved in then.</p>
 
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<p>In advancing against an adversary in whatever guard, you must realise his weak and his strong part, the part covered and the part uncovered; you should place your sword in the line which is weaker and more uncovered, beginning with the arm extended and the sword straight in such a way that on reaching his point your point is somewhat higher and stronger, but without moving your point; the nearer you are to his blade the better, taking care not to touch it. Keeping your arm steady you should glide along his blade to his body, without ever leaving the blade, and bring your hilt to the place where your point had begun to penetrate his; you must try to keep his point always underneath, which may be done with little difficulty if you are in ''tierce'' or ''quarte'' directed towards the adversary's body; if you are in ''prime'' or ''seconde'', although you cannot control his point above, you can still do so on one side or the other according as his point is more to the inside or the outside; in this case you should run along his blade, as explained in such a way that as you advance your hilt must approach the spot where your point was before. This running along his blade with your hilt must be accompanied by a continued advance, without withdrawing the arm, thrusting with violence or rushing, whatever may happen. In brief the method of proceeding is to be secure that, while your adversary's point is in prime, you are always stronger, and if he tries to thrust your sword away, his point will be lifted out of line; when it is lifted your body, which is in motion, will always pass on before his sword can return.</p>
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<p>This method of working with the arm extended and the sword straight, as explained and as will be illustrated in a plate in its place, against some guards formed on the same principles requires subtlety of judgment and an understanding of the relative heights of the hand and the point and of the weakness and strength of the method. Since with this method you begin to seek your adversary's sword when out of distance by extending your arm, in order to approach within distance with greater security, it appears to help the adversary by giving him time for consideration and forming his plans. In this respect other forms will be found more expeditious. Still this method is necessary and helps greatly to the understanding of weak and strong parts, the difference between large and small movements, the exactness of the position of the arm, the preservation of an advantage, and of the defence, which should be observed even when hitting. Therefore as a method so important and necessary we have placed it first. But subsequently we shall treat of a guard formed high, with which you may attack your adversary resolutely and hit whatever he does or whatever his capacity.</p>
 
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<p>The first method which we discussed on this subject of attacking with resolution is good, because you begin to acquire the advantage so far out of distance, that the adversary cannot hit. Yet it appears that the danger is revealed to the adversary too soon, so that he has good opportunity to change his line in order to disorder you, and ample time in which to employ various devices for his protection. The second method also is good, since it forms a secure guard with only one exposed part and that part so near the sword hand that it cannot be reached without passing your ''forte''. With this guard also your sword, as we have shown, is kept so free, that few disengagements are needed. If it were not in other respects so restricted, and you were not under the constraint of keeping your own steady it would be better than the first. Nevertheless considering the imperfections of these two methods, and particularly that defending oneself when the adversary cannot attack is a loss of time and a disadvantage, since it reveals your intentions to him and gives him a chance of finding a remedy, we have sought for another way of proceeding, a third method, which reveals nothing to the adversary until his body is in danger. This method when properly executed, will hit with such swiftness that the adversary not only has no time for so many changes, but can barely parry the first onslaught.</p>
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| <p>[39] This hit has followed from the position of advantage of the preceeding[!] ''quarte'' below a ''seconde''. You had brought your body out of presence, and seeing the part uncovered towards the adversary’s head on the outside, have at once placed your sword in that line, extended your foot and arm, and by running along his blade forced it down, as shown, for the ''quarte'' is very strong in that line and the ''seconde'' on the other hand very weak. Even if he had tried to change to ''quarte'' he would have done no good, for by simply lowering your point towards his right side you would have hit at the moment of his advancing, before he had finished turning his body and hand. If, when you had gone out of presence, he had followed in order to maintain his point in line, you would have taken that ''time'', your hand being already in ''quarte'', and hit in ''quarte'' on the inside.</p>
 
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<p>All these methods of attack with resolution are based on the advantage of the feet, body and sword. But if the adversary does not keep his point steady but continually moves it round in a circle, it is not easy to engage it. In that case you could exclude his sword and prevent his moving it, though in truth this remedy involves the danger of your being disordered; therefore it is much better both with the sword alone and with the sword and dagger to advance holding your point in line with the adversary's hand and continue, since he will be forced to stop his movement and to try to drive your point out of line, otherwise you will go on and hit in the ''time'' of his moving his point, and he will be unable to parry with his sword or dagger, if he has a dagger, since your point will be far distant from his and far advanced towards his body; if he tries to carry his dagger to the defence of the other side, he will not be able to parry and will give you a chance to hit because of his slowness due to the great distance. Therefore there is no position in which the adversary can place his body and weapons, to which with these methods there is no reply, since you have an advantage.</p>
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
! <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
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! class="double" | <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[translator::A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
! <p>[[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|Prototype]] (1601)<br/></p>
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! <p>[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Archetype]] (1606){{edit index|Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris) 1606.pdf}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]]</p>
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! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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! <p>[[Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)|Munich Version]] (ca. 1635){{edit index|Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)}}</p>
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<p>''On attacking with Resolution with Sword and Dagger.''</p>
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<p>Having fully discussed the method of attacking the adversary without waiting in presence with the sword alone, we shall now treat of the principles to be observed with the sword and dagger. Although with these weapons you make use of the advance of the continued movement of the feet, which gives greater quickness of action, still you most consider that you have two weapons to control, and that your adversary has two weapons, against which you must defend yourself. To proceed in the proper manner requires great judgment in understanding the advantages and the dangers. In attacking the adversary where he is uncovered, in order to make him move, you are in great danger of losing your sword, that is to say the danger that his dagger, if not his sword, will engage your sword, and not only impede your plan, but put you in peril,[!] Therefore you must be careful not to go so near either of his weapons, that your sword may be deprived of its freedom; although it is true that the more you can advance your sword and still keep it free, the more successful your method will be, even though the danger is greater.</p>
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<p>In this first method of attacking with resolution a guard of ''seconde'' is used, which has been already illustrated (pl. 56) with the sword and dagger. You begin with natural steps moving in a circle towards the left, as the principles of this guard require, so that you can withdraw or approach without changing the position of the body or the nature of the steps and can contrive to entice the adversary to advance. As we explained elsewhere in speaking of the nature of this guard and of the manner of holding oneself in forming it and working with it, the circular movement is intended to protect the part which is uncovered over the sword; by keeping your dagger outside the adversary's sword on arriving within distance and holding your sword close to your dagger, when your dagger has penetrated the point of the adversary's sword, you prevent his disengaging below. Since your sword has closed the path between the weapons and your dagger is held upright, he can disengage over the point of your dagger only by a very slow movement; nor can he make a feint and hit, which would cause disorder and a separation of your weapons, and perhaps lead to a hit. Your body is held low to prevent his being able to hit below. This guard is based on such a position that the adversary can hit only on the inside of the dagger over the sword, and consequently you must protest that part as you advance, taking care that in the meantime you do not uncover other parts so much that you cannot parry; having formed this guard you must make certain that the adversary's sword cannot hit or harass you except in this line over your sword. You must protect this line, so that when you have reached his sword your body is entirely out of line of his point. In no case with this guard must you separate your sword and dagger you must take care that your dagger on reaching his sword is close to its blade, so that you may run along the blade without beating it in order to avoid the danger which might arise, if the adversary raised his sword from that position and placed it in another, or withdrew it and hit after your dagger had fallen, or disordered your dagger by a feint and then hit in the time of your trying to defend; moreover the adversary’s word is at once free after being beaten, so that you would lose the control of it. But if you merely ran along the blade, you can then follow it wherever it goes, secure against any movement the adversary may make; your security is all the greater because he can never engage your sword, which is crossed out of line. You should make no farther advance towards the adversary, after bringing your dagger hand to this position, so that the ''faible'' of your sword will be at a distance, out of reach of his dagger; it is true that it is within the reach of his sword, but only with the danger to the adversary of having his sword excluded and being hit, before he can free it; hence your security, since your sword cannot be engaged. For the rest you must know how to apply the following rules, when within distance; if you have to hit ''seconde'' you must leave your dagger against the adversary's sword and hit when the opportunity occurs; if you have to hit in ''quarte'' by a turn of the hand, you must thrust with the blade of your sword still close to the dagger, so that the path between the weapons will be closed; after completing the extension the sword hand should be still close to the dagger hand, whilst the body should in no case be raised, but lowered still more at the moment of hitting. If you observe these rules you will defeat any adversary.</p>
 
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<p>In the third method, which we are now about to explain a guard of ''tierce'', illustrated in plate 65 with the sword and dagger, is used. With that guard with the feet together, the body bent and the weapons divided and held high you await the adversary because of certain advantages of the guard, as we explained in full. You now use this guard at the beginning only while approaching the adversary from a distance, for when you are within distance the position of your body and weapons will be different. With this guard then you begin by carrying the left foot outwards, immediately lifting the right foot and carrying it also in the same direction; you bring your sword down from its position on guard and unite it with the dagger, carrying your left shoulder back, so that when within distance sword and dagger are in contact with the hand in a guard of ''quarte'', so that the adversary cannot enter between your weapons; your sword is held extended in line towards his chest or face, and your left shoulder so far back that your whole body is behind line of your sword; your point must be maintained opposite the part exposed by the adversary and your sword so far from his weapons that you are sure of freeing it before he can engage it, but at the same time the point should be as near his body as possible; you should leave the sword in that position without pushing it further forward, and follow on with the feet, bending the body and beginning to turn the hand towards ''tierce''; as you turn the hand the dagger is extended and the point of your sword lowered in proportion, so that it can be disengaged; while doing this you should bring the left shoulder forward, without letting the sword hand drop and continuing to turn towards a guard of ''seconde''. When you have arrived from ''quarte'' to ''tierce'' and are beginning to turn toward ''seconde'', the point of your sword should begin to pass the adversary's sword and dagger, but without having been pushed forward; your dagger should then have reached the blade of his sword, and when your hand has reached ''seconde'', the movement of disengaging should be complete and your point should hit above the dagger, unless his dagger were too high and he were covered in that line; in that case you should remain below his dagger arm and hit in ''seconde'', as also if the adversary's sword were held back and his dagger advanced and the points united; if the points were divided and his sword held back, you would  arrive, on dropping from the high ''tierce'' into line, close to his dagger on the upper side with the hand in ''quarte'' and the point of your sword would have penetrated as far as the fourth part of the blade, or little less; then you should join the dagger and sword hand, so that if the adversary tried to parry with his dagger and hit in ''quarte'', while your sword was approaching your dagger could defend your right side, and you could turn your body and hand at the same time and hit in ''seconde'' under his left arm. If when you carry your sword close to his dagger, the adversary does not move, and your point has penetrated to the fourth part of his blade, you should then turn your hand from ''quarte'' to ''seconde'', thrust your dagger towards his sword, with a slight turn of the body, run along his blade and go on, hitting over his dagger in the line into which your sword had dropped; he would be unable to parry, because in turning the hand to ''seconde'' the point of your sword would incline so far inwards and would be so far advanced that it would be nearer the spot where it hits than the path into which the adversary is trying to drive it; moreover it would be so strong that it could resist the dagger without fear of being thrust aside. If, while you are bringing your sword into that line, the adversary should raise his dagger to cover himself, keeping his sword steady, his sword would then be so far withdrawn that your dagger could not reach it; therefore you would have to move your sword from that line, carrying it over the point of his dagger into the line between his weapons, and hit in ''quarte'', keeping your dagger so close to your sword hand, that he could not enter between your weapons; you must also maintain your hilt against his sword and bend your head forward so that he will certainly be able neither to parry nor hit, since his sword will be excluded. If the adversary's weapons are divided and his sword held back you could also with your guard of ''quarte'' pass the point of his dagger between his weapons and go on, with your dagger and sword hand in conjunction; from this position you would carry the dagger forward towards his sword, turning your sword hand and leaving it there until you are sure you can reach his body with that guard, or until he tried to beat your sword or engage it in order to cover himself between the weapons, which would be an opportune moment to hit over his dagger. If the adversary uncovers himself below, you should advance your dagger to his sword and hit in ''tierce''. He will not be able to escape the three attacks, between the weapons, above and below.</p>
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| <p>[15] From the preceeding[!] ''tierce'', which had excluded the opponent's sword has followed this hit. The adversary was in an advanced ''tierce'' with the hilts of his two weapons together; when he made no move on your advancing, you left your dagger against his sword on the inside, turned your hand to ''seconde'', carried your point over his dagger and hit in the chest, without his being able to parry. Although he has drawn back his feet and body, he has been unable to free his sword, because you were too far advanced and your sword had penetrated already to his body, when he found it.</p>
 
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<p>This is the fourth method, in which we explain the manner of proceeding[!] against those who never hold their sword still, but continually move the point in a circle and hold the dagger, now advanced, now withdrawn, at one moment close to the sword, at another separated from it. We must proceed in a manner different from the other three methods. If the adversary moves his sword in a circle, as long as his sword hand is at a distance from his dagger hand, you should begin to approach your points and advance as far as possible towards his sword hand, in order to force him to one of two course[!], either to stop moving his point and meet your advancing point, or to move his dagger, both opportune moments to hit in the part he uncovers. You should continue to hold the point of your dagger directed towards the adversary, so that it may be ready to parry on every occasion of his attempting to hit; when he must pass the line of your dagger. You must also keep your body low and in union with your weapons. If the adversary makes no move, you must advance so far that you can take the ''time'' of the circular movement of his point, and hit, excluding his point at the same time, assured that, while your point is directed towards his hand, you will easily parry, whenever he tries to hit during your advance and will hit without being disordered. But the correct principles must be observed.</p>
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<p>Here we conclude the discourses on resolution, which we promised. If we are not deceived they will be sufficient to enable you to deduce other rules and methods; we have omitted the numerous varieties of methods and merely considered the foundations of the art, explaining its true principles, and leaving room for some rare genius to add and discover other methods. As far as possible we have avoided prolixity in order not to weary the reader and we have refrained from using geometrical terms in order that the reader may understand more easily, although the principles of our art are based on the art of geometry.</p>
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| <p>[27] From the preceeding[!] ''tierce'' with the point of the sword against the first part of the adversary's blade has followed this hit. When within close distance you have taken the ''time'' offered by the adversary in carrying the point of his sword away from his dagger in its circular movement and have disengaged between his weapons in ''quarte''; he has been unable either to parry with his dagger or to turn his hand to ''seconde'' because of the advance of your sword, which had already hit when he tried to parry; for this purpose he bent his body thinking to escape the imminent danger, but when he turned his hand to ''seconde'', your body had already passed. You have hit with the dagger also at the same time, while he was occupied in the effort of defending himself from your sword, and because he was so impeded, that even if he had tried to hit with his dagger, he could not have done so, because his arm would have been imprisoned by your arm, which had passed so far forward, that he could hardly have seen anything. This hit with the dagger has been introduced to show that you can also hit with the dagger; if we have not spoken of it before, although there has often been an opportunity, it is because we have deemed it better to confine our attention to use of the sword. Moreover those who pass with resolution have no need to hit with the dagger or to fear the adversary's dagger, because when you pass and hit the sword penetrates entirely and removes all danger. Therefore you can pass without fear of his dagger, assuming that no one is so foolish as to let your sword pass through his body in order to hit you with his dagger; even if an opponent did that, he would generally be thrown to the ground before he could hit. Moreover since he is forced to parry with his dagger, he cannot hit in ''time'', whilst on the other hand by advancing with resolution , when the adversary's point is passed, you can leave it without hesitation, and carry your dagger to his body. Therefore it is clear that he who passes can hit with the dagger better than he who waits, whose lack of resolution is increased by seeing his opponent close upon him and his sword engaged, so that he can parry with the dagger only; his dagger being engaged on one task cannot perform the other. Therefore he who passes has always the advantage, and if he does not hit with the sword, can hit with the dagger, but if he hits with the sword, he will not need the other. We might already have treated of this manner of hitting, but our intention has been to consider the point of the sword, which attacks from a greater distance, takes and offers the times of hitting, and also is the first to strike terror and attack. For these reasons we have desired to consider a subject, which is more subtle and profitable. We have added this short discourse to show the error of those who reject the pass from fear of being hit by the adversary's dagger. We have also omitted for the sake of brevity the consideration of the broad-sword and many other kinds of weapons, of which there would have been much to say. Moreover such arms are not used among gentlemen nor in chance meetings, though they are excellent when campaigning or &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;<ref>This large blank space was probably meant to be filled in later with a suitable translation for ''brezza'', which means "breeze" though that's obviously not the intended meaning here. It might be a spelling of ''brecca'', meaning "breach". Tom Leoni translates it "rampart". ~ Michael Chidester</ref> but such matters are far from our subject, since we intend to treat only of the arms of gentlemen and of cases which may arise in the association of noblemen. Of these things we believe we have treated at sufficient length; it remains only to throw light on some extraordinary accidents, which may arise, although rarely. For this purpose we shall add another short discourse showing the method of defence on such occasions.</p>
 
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! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1601</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
 
! <p>Illustrations<br/>from the 1606</p>
! <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
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! class="double" | <p>{{rating|C|Draft Translation (from the archetype)}} (ca. 1900)<br/>by [[translator::A. F. Johnson]] (transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]])</p>
! <p>[[Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868.4040)|Prototype]] (1601)<br/></p>
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! <p>[[Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris)|Archetype]] (1606){{edit index|Scienza d’Arme (Salvator Fabris) 1606.pdf}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Michael Chidester]]</p>
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! <p>[[La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)|Copenhagen Version]] (1600-1609){{edit index|La Scientia della Spada (MS KB.73.J.38)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Reinier van Noort]]</p>
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! <p>[[Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)|Munich Version]] (ca. 1635){{edit index|Fechtkunst aus dem Italienischen (MS Dresd.C.94a)}}</p>
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<p>It sometimes happens that an unarmed man is attacked by an enemy with a dagger, who rushes at him with intent to murder him, when the assaulted man has no refuge to fly to and is in certain danger of being hit and killed. Since we desire to show how in such a case it is possible to defend and attack the enemy, we shall explain some methods, leaving others to be explained by others at other times. In order that you may be better persuaded and convinced by our instruction, you must consider two principles; first that the man who seizes his dagger to attack another man, seeing that his opponent has nothing with which to defend himself, at once runs forward to hit in the first place that occurs to him, only fearing least his opponent should escape, before he can hit him; therefore he uses no skill, so that the man who is attacked can more easily defend. The second point is, that the dagger is not long enough to reach your body, while you are bending forward and extending your arms towards the adversary's hands and hilt, whether his stroke is high or low. Nor can his arm be so strong of itself as to force your two extended arms to yield; your two hands are almost always united, except when you have brought your body out of line, or twisted the adversary's arm, which takes away his strength, as will be shown in the first encounter, where we explain how one hand alone can defend and dash the dagger from the adversary's hand. If the man with the dagger tries to use his left hand, you should then seize that arm and turn it with the elbow over your shoulders; by giving it a wrench downwards you will not merely dislocate the arm, but even break it; or you can close with the adversary in order to throw him to the ground, or seize his dagger arm behind the elbow with your left hand and make him turn his back; in either case you will prevent his attacking with the dagger. In order to avoid undue length and the multiplication of examples, we shell include only the case of the adversary's attacking you, when he sees you have no defence at all.</p>
 
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Salvator Fabris
Born 1544
Padua, Italy
Died 11 Nov 1618 (aged 74)
Padua, Italy
Occupation
Nationality Italian
Alma mater University of Padua (?)
Patron
  • Christianus Ⅳ of Denmark
  • Johan Frederik of Schleswig-
    Holstein-Gottorp
Influenced
Genres Fencing manual
Language Italian
Notable work(s) Scienza d’Arme (1601-06)
Manuscript(s)
Translations

Salvator Fabris (Salvador Fabbri, Salvator Fabriz, Fabrice; 1544-1618) was a 16th – 17th century Italian knight and fencing master. He was born in or around Padua, Italy in 1544, and although little is known about his early years, he seems to have studied fencing from a young age and possibly attended the prestigious University of Padua.[citation needed] The French master Henry de Sainct Didier recounts a meeting with an Italian fencer named "Fabrice" during the course of preparing his treatise (completed in 1573) in which they debated fencing theory, potentially placing Fabris in France in the early 1570s.[1] In the 1580s, Fabris corresponded with Christian Barnekow, a Danish nobleman with ties to the royal court as well as an alumnus of the university.[2] It seems likely that Fabris traveled a great deal during the 1570s and 80s, spending time in France, Germany, Spain, and possibly other regions before returning to teach at his alma mater.[citation needed]

It is unclear if Fabris himself was of noble birth, but at some point he seems to have earned a knighthood. In fact, he is described in his treatise as Supremus Eques ("Supreme Knight") of the Order of the Seven Hearts. In Johann Joachim Hynitzsch's introduction to the 1676 edition, he identifies Fabris as a Colonel of the Order.[3] It seems therefore that he was not only a knight of the Order of the Seven Hearts, but rose to a high rank and perhaps even overall leadership.

Fabris' whereabouts in the 1590s are uncertain, but there are rumors. In 1594, he may have been hired by King Sigismund of Poland to assassinate his uncle Karl, a Swedish duke and competitor for the Swedish crown. According to the story, Fabris participated in a sword dance (or possibly a dramatic play) with a sharp sword and was to slay Karl during the performance when the audience was distracted. (The duke was warned and avoided the event, saving his life.)[4] In ca. 1599, Fabris may have been invited to England by noted playwright William Shakespeare to choreograph the fight scenes in his premier of Hamlet.[5][2] He also presumably spent considerable time in the 1590s developing the fencing manual that would guarantee his lasting fame.

What is certain is that by 1598, Fabris had left his position at the University of Padua and was attached to the court of Johan Frederik, the young duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. He continued in the duke's service until 1601, and as a parting gift prepared a lavishly-illustrated, three-volume manuscript of his treatise entitled Scientia e Prattica dell'Arme (GI.kgl.Saml.1868 4040).[2]

In 1601, Fabris was hired as chief rapier instructor to the court of Christianus Ⅳ, King of Denmark and Duke Johan Frederik's cousin. He ultimately served in the royal court for five years; toward the end of his tenure and at the king's insistence, he published his opus under the title Sienza e Pratica d’Arme ("Science and Practice of Arms") or De lo Schermo, overo Scienza d’Arme ("On Defense, or the Science of Arms"). Christianus funded this first edition and placed his court artist, Jan van Halbeeck, at Fabris' disposal to illustrate it; it was ultimately published in Copenhagen on 25 September 1606.[2]

Soon after the text was published, and perhaps feeling his 62 years, Fabris asked to be released from his six-year contract with the king so that he might return home. He traveled through northern Germany and was in Paris, France, in 1608. Ultimately, he received a position at the University of Padua and there passed his final years. He died of a fever on 11 November 1618 at the age of 74, and the town of Padua declared an official day of mourning in his honor. In 1676, the town of Padua erected a statue of the master in the Chiesa del Santo.

The importance of Fabris' work can hardly be overstated. Versions of his treatise were reprinted for over a hundred years, and translated into German at least four times as well as French and Latin. He is almost universally praised by later masters and fencing historians, and through the influence of his students and their students (most notably Hans Wilhelm Schöffer), he became the dominant figure in German fencing throughout the 17th century and into the 18th.

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References

  1. Didier, Henry de Sainct. Les secrets du premier livre sur l'espée seule. Paris, 1573. pp 5-8.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fabris, Salvator and Leoni, Tom. Art of Dueling: Salvator Fabris' Rapier Fencing Treatise of 1606. Highland Village, TX: Chivalry Bookshelf, 2005. pp XVIII-XIX.
  3. Fabris, Salvator and Leoni, Tom. Art of Dueling: Salvator Fabris' Rapier Fencing Treatise of 1606. Highland Village, TX: Chivalry Bookshelf, 2005. p XXIX.
  4. Andersson, Henrik. Salvator Fabris as a Hired Assassin in Sweden. Association for Renaissance Martial Arts. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
  5. Barbasetti, Luigi. Fencing Through the Ages.[Full citation needed]
  6. Originally "asseruatore", but corrected in the errata.
  7. This seems like a mistranslation of rompere di misura at first blush, but according to Kevin Murakoshi, this is an archaic piece of fencing jargon that was still current in the early 20th century. It means to "break measure" or withdraw. ~ Michael Chidester
  8. Originally "richeide", but corrected in the errata.
  9. Originally "dirarsi", but corrected in the errata.
  10. Originally "longuezza", but corrected in the errata.
  11. Originally "mettre", but corrected in the errata.
  12. Originally "volto", but corrected in the errata.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 There's no conclusion of this word on the next page, just a new sentence.
  14. Originally "occcsione", but corrected in the errata.
  15. Originally "albassare", but corrected in the errata.
  16. Originally "& migliore", but corrected in the errata.
  17. Originally "temerariemente", but corrected in the errata.
  18. Originally "bisogna", but corrected in the errata.
  19. The letter 'F' was omitted in the print and hand-corrected in all copies.
  20. Originally "guardia", but corrected in the errata.
  21. Originally "equali", but corrected in the errata.
  22. Originally "poco", but corrected in the errata.
  23. Originally "poco", but corrected in the errata.
  24. Originally "non buoni", but corrected in the errata.
  25. Originally "queui", but corrected in the errata.
  26. Originally "che spada", but corrected in the errata.
  27. Originally "accorgendosi", but corrected in the errata.
  28. Originally "con pugnale", but corrected in the errata.
  29. Originally "mouendolo", but corrected in the errata.
  30. Originally "diuersi", but corrected in the errata.
  31. Originally "dentro la spada", but corrected in the errata.
  32. Originally "andere", but corrected in the errata.
  33. Originally "richede", but corrected in the errata.
  34. Originally "in suoi", but corrected in the errata.
  35. This word can't be read on the photos I have. It's a 6-letter word that seems to end in "s?ed". The Italian word means to move or advance, and Tom Leoni translates it as "fling".
  36. Originally "della", but corrected in the errata.
  37. Originally "la dette", but corrected in the errata.
  38. Originally "è passare", but corrected in the errata.
  39. The errata adds "l’".
  40. Originally "farmarsi", but corrected in the errata. The errata says it should be on page 232, but this is the only instance of the word in the book.
  41. This large blank space was probably meant to be filled in later with a suitable translation for brezza, which means "breeze" though that's obviously not the intended meaning here. It might be a spelling of brecca, meaning "breach". Tom Leoni translates it "rampart". ~ Michael Chidester
  42. Originally "sforza", but corrected in the errata. The errata says it should be on page 241, but this is the only instance of the word on the correct line.
  43. Should be 183.
  44. Originally "ineguale", but corrected in the errata.