PLATE IX.—FEINT AT THE HEAD AND CUT OUTSIDE THE LEG, AND GUARD (SECONDE).
PLATE IX.
Feint at the Head and Cut outside the Leg, and Guard.
This is done under the same circumstances and in the same manner as “The Feint at the Head and Cut under the Right Arm,” except that you aim the cut at the leg a little below the knee, or you may make the feint by threatening a thrust at the breast over the blade.
Opposition to your right, and as high as possible.
Guard for Outside Leg (Seconde).
Drop the hand as low as the right hip and a little to the right of it. Point advanced as in the other guards and about 16 inches from the ground. Edge upwards.
PLATE X.—FEINT AT THE BREAST AND CUT INSIDE THE LEG, AND GUARD.