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The School of Recreation (1696 edition) - Or a Guide to the Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, - Riding, Racing, Fireworks, Military Discipline, The Science - of Defence by Robert Howlett
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Pat the Powder into the Barrel with a quick Motion, and put the Charger
underneath as before.

19. =Draw forth your Scowrer.=

In this let fall your Charger, and upon turning your Hand, draw forth
your Scowrer at three Motions, holding it Level the height of your
Forehead, with an extended Arm, as if you designed to dart it.

20. =Shorten it to an Inch.=

Turn the great end of your Scowrer towards you, sinking it till within
an Inch of your Hand, rest it some what below your Right-breast, bearing
forward a little.

21. =Charge with Bullet.=

Take the Bullet out of your Mouth with your Right-hand, put it into the
Barrel with a swift Motion, holding the big end of your Scowrer near the
Muzzle of your Musket.

22. =Ram down Powder and Ball.=

Grasp full with your Thumb and Fore-finger from the Muzzle, your Thumb
on the Top of the Scowrer reserving a handful in your Hand.

23. =Withdraw your Scowrer.=

Your Hand, Thumb and Fore-finger turned towards the Muzzle, clear your
Scowrer at three Motions, and hold it up even with your Forehead,
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