_Thrusts of Emulation for Prizes, Wagers &c._
All Thrusts from the Neckband to the Wastband are counted good.
_Coup Fourres_ or interchanged Thrusts are not counted on either side,
except one of the Competitors has Recourse to it in order to make the
Thrusts equal, then the Thrust of the other is good, and not his.
If one hits the Body and the other the Face or below the Wast at the
same Time; the Thrust on the Body is counted, but not the other.
If a Man parrys with his Hand, and afterwards hit, his Thrust is not
good, because by parrying with the Hand, his Antagonist's Foil is less
at Liberty than if he had parryed with the Blade, and might be a Reason
why he could not parry and risposte.
If a Man takes the Time, opposing with the Left-hand, and hits without
receiving, his Thrust is not good, because if he had not Opposed with
the Hand, both would have hit, the Opposition of the Hand serving only
to avoid, but no way contributing to the Success of the Thrust.
If in parrying, binding, or lashing the Foil, it Falls, and that the
Thrust is made without Interval, it is Good.
Thrusts made with the Sword in both hands, or shifting from one Hand to
the other are not good.
A Master is not to give judgment for his own Scholar.