When on guard, the point of your sword is under the forte of your
adversary’s, and a straight thrust may be given should he quit the
engagement, by suddenly straightening the arm and directing the point at
his breast; deliver it with a longe.
A good time to make this thrust is when he prepares for his attack or
dwells on his feint at your head, or when he advances, as described in
page 59.
The guard for the straight thrust is the same as that used for guarding
the outside of the leg.