(p.144/#1) (Porta di Ferro Larga as Patiente) Finding yourself in porta di ferro larga with the right foot forward against your enemy you will stay alert; if he should attack your upper parts, you may defend against all with a falso, and it will be good that you accompany the left hand with the right, and so lifting up your sword, coming at his attack with strength you will be able to better beat his attack; and subsequently passing with your left foot forward, you will be able to push a thrust to the chest which he will be but poorly able to defend, overpowering his defense with the force of your two hands; then for your security you will be able to withdraw your left foot back, removing your left hand, turning at him a mandritto to his sword hand that descends into porta di ferro larga; and note: this taking of the sword with both hands is to make useful to you as is said elsewhere, if you should find your right hand tired, or wounded, or for other many other good reasons.