Make the returns as from guarding the head.
Returns at the arm should always be made when an opportunity is given.
STOP THRUSTS.
A stop thrust is given, when a man advances with his attack. Immediately you see him move, deliver a straight thrust at his breast with a longe; you will then, if your movement is done in proper time, find your point on his breast as he has completed the advance, and he will be unable to longe and deliver his attack.
To prevent this thrust being made on you, beat under your adversary’s blade as you advance.
PLATE XVI.—TO DECEIVE THE BEAT UNDER THE BLADE (QUARTE THRUST).
PLATE XVI.
To Deceive the Beat under the Blade (Quarte Thrust).
As your adversary advances with a beat, pass your point over the forte of his blade, and thus avoiding his beat, longe and deliver the thrust.