The same movements should be executed on the adversary, when from the engagement of High Seconde he endeavours to deceive prime, or, when from that of tierce, he tries to deceive quarte with “One, Two.”
Another Time Thrust.
When from the engagement of quarte he attempts to deceive tierce by a “One, Two,” lower your point on his first movement, and bearing your hand to your right, deliver a thrust on his right flank with a longe. Hand to your right and palm turned down.
To Draw and Stop a Time Thrust.
Feint a cut at the head or a thrust over the blade, and instead of delivering a cut or thrust, parry the thrust, and return with a half longe.
PLATE XX.
A Time Cut.
PLATE XX.—TIME CUT WHEN A MAN RAISES HIS HAND TO ATTACK.
When a man raises his hand or draws it back to lead off, hit him on the outside of the wrist and get away out of distance.
In using the stop thrusts, remises, and time thrusts, great judgment is required. They should never be attempted until the swordsman has had considerable experience. When given at the proper time, they are beautiful and effective strokes, but when badly timed, great danger attends their use, and mutual hitting is often the result.