Fiore: Abrazare: Four Guards (Fol 06r)
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Section: Fiore: Abrazare
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Posta Longa
I am the long guard and I wait like this. And in the grip that you want to do to me, my right arm that is up, I will place under your left for certain. And I will enter into the first play of wrestling. And with that grip I will make you go to the ground. And if that grip fails me, I will enter the other grips that follow.
Dente di Zenghiaro
I come against you in the boar’s tooth. I am certain to break your grip. And I will come out of this [guard] and enter into the iron door. And I will be ready to put you on the ground. And if what I have said fails me because of your defence, I will look to make offence to you in another way. Thus, with breaks, binds, and dislocations. In the way that is shown in the figures.
Porta di Ferro
In the iron door I wait for you without movement, to gain the grips with all my power. The play of wrestling here is my art. And I take a great part in [the plays of] the lance, axe, sword and dagger. I am the iron door full of malice, and I always give great misery and pain to those who come against me. And to you who goes against me to gain the grips, with the strong grips I will make you go to the ground.
Posta Frontale
I am the frontal guard for gaining the grips. If in this guard I come, you will try to attack me. But I will move from this guard. And with cunning will move you from the iron door. Worse off you will be than if you were in hell. I will make you a good deal on locks and breaks. And quickly you will see who has gained [by the deal]. And the grips I will gain, if I am not forgetful.
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Source: Getty MS Ludwig XV Translation: Dr. Guy Windsor
