Fiore: Dagger: 5th Master: 1st Play (Fol 38r)
5th Master — 1st Play (Fol 38r)
Section: Fiore: Dagger
Source Text and Drawing
I am the fifth king master, held by the collar by this player. Before he strikes me with his dagger, in this way I destroy his arm, because the hold that he holds me with gives me a great advantage. That I can make all of the covers, grips, and binds of the other remedy masters and of their scholars that are before me. The proverb speaks by example. I want that every scholar in this art acts so that the grip of the collar impedes no defence.
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Recommended Resources
Online Course: The Medieval Dagger Course
Book: From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice: The Dagger Techniques of Fiore dei Liberi
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Source: Getty MS Ludwig XV Translation: Dr. Guy Windsor
