Soldier on guard taking his musket from his shoulder (no. 35), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, taking a musket (a certain type of firearm) from his left shoulder with his right hand (no. 35), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the butt of the musket, he also holds a furket (musket fork) and a burning fuse. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the third print of the series. Plate 35 in the instructions for handling the musket: Brief enseignement, sur les pourtraitz figurez, touchant le droit maniement du Mousquet. Part of the illustrations in a

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