Amby Bodkin,} Secretaries.
[6]. The residue of the rules I have found among other papers since the first edition of this book was printed—but they are much defaced. There were eleven or twelve of them only, on points of honour. The rules of combat are all given; and they are full of a pugnacious sophistry, which would scarcely entertain the reader.
Additional Galway Articles.
Rule 1.
No party can be allowed to bend his knee, or cover his side with his left hand; but may present at any level from the foot to the eye.
Rule 2.
None can either advance or retreat, if the ground be measured. If no ground be measured, either party may advance at his pleasure, even to touch muzzle; but neither can advance on his adversary after the fire, unless the adversary step forward on him.
N.B. The seconds on both sides stand responsible for this last rule being strictly observed, bad cases having accrued from neglect of it.