Should you have been induced to answer the feint and form the head
guard, lower the hand again as quickly as possible to the engaging
guard, with the edge of the sword turned a little to your right.
[Illustration: PLATE IX.—FEINT AT THE HEAD AND CUT OUTSIDE THE LEG, AND
GUARD (SECONDE).]
PLATE IX.
FEINT AT THE HEAD AND CUT OUTSIDE THE LEG, AND GUARD.
This is done under the same circumstances and in the same manner as “The
Feint at the Head and Cut under the Right Arm,” except that you aim the
cut at the leg a little below the knee, or you may make the feint by
threatening a thrust at the breast over the blade.
Opposition to your right, and as high as possible.