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The Art of Fencing

by Monsieur L'Abbat

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A Lunge in Quart.

A Lunge in Quart

The Sight should be fixed on the Adversary’s, not only to observe his Motions, but also to discover his Design, it being possible to guess at the interior Design, by the exterior Action.

It is necessary to appear animated with a brave Boldness, for nothing requires a Man to exert himself more than Sword in Hand; and it is as difficult to attain such an Air of Intrepidity without much Excercise, as it is to become perfectly expert.

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