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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Then to the _Left Charge_ four times; then to the _Left about_, and so, _As you were_. Furthermore the _Pike-men_ must turn as the _Musketiers_, bearing up their Right-heels to their Left-insteps, their Arms being extended as they turn; so that they bring their _Muskets_ straight before them, carrying their Left-hands as high as their Mouths, bearing back their Arms; and when they Face, fall back with their Right-legs, not bringing down their Arms till the word _Charge_ is given; and then it must be done with a decent quick Motion, not suffering the _Pikes_ to clatter. After this, the Words of Command are, _viz._ =Recover your Arms.= =Half bend your Muskets.= =Poise your Muskets.= =Shoulder your Muskets.= This Exercise is to be observ'd, as is before laid down in the Exercise of the _Musket_. The _Musketiers_ upon this, being at Shoulder; and the _Pikes_ that stood recovered falling out with their Right-legs, whereupon the _Pikes_ are brought to their Thighs in their Advance. Then the next is. =Poise your Muskets.= Upon this, the _Pike-men_ with their Left hands must grasp their _Pikes_ over against their Shoulders, after which the Words are, |
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