Croisez la baïonnette.—Charge bayonet.
Croiser la baïonnette likewise signifies to cross bayonet in such a manner as to form a sort of cheval de frise to resist the attack of cavalry from either flank. This has been adopted since the French revolution, and consists in placing the shoulder of the bayonet of the second man behind the shoulder of the first man’s bayonet; and so of every succeeding two from right to left.
Portez vos armes.—Carry arms.
Charge précipitée.—Prime and load quick; in four motions.
Chargez vos armes.—Load.
Deux.—Two.
Trois.—Three.
Quatre.—Four.
Charge à volonté.—Independent or running fire.
Chargez vos armes.—Prime and load.