(p.174/#2) (Sword vs. Pole Arm; Porta di Ferro Stretta as Patiente) If now some when you set in the guard of porta di ferro stretta; if he should thrust the pole arm in some attack to your right leg, you will defend this with the true edge of your sword in the manner of a mezzo roverso beating it out towards his left side, and you will allow the right leg to pass skillfully forward; and passing then with the left immediately forward you will make a thrust to his gut. And you will always keep in mind to push yourself quickly forward so that with the left hand you can seize the haft of his weapon.