(p.203/#1) (Poleaxe in Armor) (Guardia Alta vs. Left Foot Forward) Finding yourself with the axe in hand in guardia alta with the left foot foot forward and your right hand lifted high, and finding your enemy with the left foot forward with the butt of his axe you will be able to pass with your right foot forward and give him a mandritto to the head, provoking your enemy into defending himself with his axe-head, or with the haft and so this you will come to find yourself with the haft of the axe crossed, staying mindful, that should your enemy pass with his left foot forward, to strike with the butt of his axe into your haft, to subsequently drive the butt into your chest or into your face, you will be able to in this tempo, lift your axe high, allowing his attack to go in vain and immediately give him an axe to the head, and note that each time you find your hands crossed and the enemy should to then strike you with the butt of his axe.