Thrusts of Emulation for Prizes, Wagers &c.
Andrew Mahon translation
All Thrusts from the Neckband to the Wastband are counted good.
Coup Fourrés 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
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.
