A stop thrust is given, when a man advances with his attack. Immediately
you see him move, deliver a straight thrust at his breast with a longe;
you will then, if your movement is done in proper time, find your point
on his breast as he has completed the advance, and he will be unable to
longe and deliver his attack.
To prevent this thrust being made on you, beat under your adversary’s
blade as you advance.
[Illustration: PLATE XVI.—TO DECEIVE THE BEAT UNDER THE BLADE (QUARTE
THRUST).]
PLATE XVI.
TO DECEIVE THE BEAT UNDER THE BLADE (QUARTE THRUST).
As your adversary advances with a beat, pass your point over the forte
of his blade, and thus avoiding his beat, longe and deliver the thrust.