(p.203/#2) (Poleaxe in Armor) (Porta di Ferro Stretta as Patiente) Finding yourself with axe in hand in guardia alta and with your left foot forward opposed to your enemy, or if you are in porta di ferro stretta with the right the foot forward, you will be mindful that should your enemy attack your head, and if you are in porta di ferro stretta, you will make a great pass of your left foot foot forward widening your grip and extending your arms, such that you receive his attack atop the haft of your axe between your hands, then you will immediately turn the butt of your axe over his head, and having taken him from the left side, you will procure your counter by throwing him forcefully to the ground, but be mindful, that in your footwork it will be necessary to have your left foot placed outside his right side.