The guard for the straight thrust is the same as that used for guarding the outside of the leg.
Thrust by Disengaging over the Blade.
This is given in the same manner and under the same circumstances as the straight thrust, except that you pass the point of your sword over the forte of your adversary’s.
These thrusts may be given either with the palm of the hand turned down in tierce, when the hand should be opposite to your right shoulder, or with the palm turned up in quarte, when the hand should be opposite your left shoulder.
In both thrusts the edge of the sword should be well turned up, so that the hand and arm are covered by the hilt, and the point brought in line with the adversary’s breast.
As the point touches, the hand should rise and the grip of the sword be slightly eased, the arm kept perfectly straight and well stretched.
It is dangerous to thrust when practising with sabres, unless you are well protected with pads; but with sticks the point should be freely used, always, however, taking care to ease the grip as the point touches, so that your hand may slip a little up the stick, and by that means avoid giving your adversary an unpleasant prod.
The guard for the thrust over the blade is the same as that used for guarding the head.
Feint a Straight Thrust and Disengage over the Blade.
Straighten your arm and threaten a straight thrust, and without bending the arm or drawing it back, disengage over the blade and deliver the thrust with a longe.