Arrows are distinguished by weight in the same manner as bows, only in
the former it is calculated as weighed against silver money, and
arrows are known as of so many shillings weight, &c. The lengths and
weights recommended by the best authorities are as follows:
_Length._ _Weight._
For ladies. 25 in. 2s. 3d. 3s. 3d.
{ Bows of 50 lbs. }
{ and upwards, and } 28 in. 4 6 to 5 6
{ 6 feet long. }
For gentlemen.{ }
{ Bows under 50 lbs. }
{ and not exceeding } 28 in. 3 6 to 4 6
{ 5 ft. 10 in. long. }
There are two kinds of arrows--_self_, made of one piece of wood, and
_footed_, having a piece of hard wood at the pile end. The latter are
the best for several reasons, one being that they are not so likely to
break if they strike anything hard. The best material for arrows is
red deal footed with lancewood.