. A revised system of cavalry tactics, for the use of the cavalry and mounted infantry, C. S. A. . forward, -extending the arm to its fulllength, the edge of the sabre up. 8. Returnto the position of guard. In quarts— time, 3 motions, 39.—1. At the command point,, lower the hand in»«quarte near the right hip, the thumb extended on theright side of the-gripe, the point a little higher than thewrist* edge to the left. 2. Thrust to the right front, extending the arm to itsfull length, the edge of the blade to the left.~ 3. Return to the position of guard. Left—Point. I tithe, 5 motions. 40
. A revised system of cavalry tactics, for the use of the cavalry and mounted infantry, C. S. A. . forward, -extending the arm to its fulllength, the edge of the sabre up. 8. Returnto the position of guard. In quarts— time, 3 motions, 39.—1. At the command point,, lower the hand in»«quarte near the right hip, the thumb extended on theright side of the-gripe, the point a little higher than thewrist* edge to the left. 2. Thrust to the right front, extending the arm to itsfull length, the edge of the blade to the left.~ 3. Return to the position of guard. Left—Point. I tithe, 5 motions. :-l. At the command point, turn the head to the left,(half face to the left in the saddle,) raise the hand intierce as high as the right ear, and 7 inches from it, thethumb on the back of the gripe,- the edge of the bladeupwards, the point directed to the left. 2. Thrust to the left, or left front, extending the armto its full length, the edge up. 3. Eeturn to the position of guard. Hight—Voi^T:. 1 time, —1. At the command POINT, turn the head to the i^^ h .-,? .^. I/(^ ^a^^ 57
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