much as possible tell 1 2 â— then raise your self up with the stepping baâ—â— of your Left Foot turn your Right foot inward upon your Heel over the Pike setting it along by the Butt-end both your Arâ—â— hanging down your Body and stand with your Body in the same posture you did before the laying down of the Pike Word of Command 33. Take up your pikes Explanation This is also done as with the taking up 〈◊〉 the Musket Explan 40. Turn your right foot outwards upon the Heel over the Pike and set the hollow of your Foot against the But-end of the Pike At the same time turn your Right Hand with a small Motion outward to answer the Motion of your Foot as hath been shewn in the taking up the Musket Step foreward a large step with the left foot along the pike and come forward with a stiff Body as hath been said take the pike with your right Hand at the same place where you held it at laying down tell 1 2 3 raise your self up with the Pike with the stepping back of the left foot take up your Right foot set it inwards by the Butt-end observe the Posture as is shewn before the laying it down Word of Command 34. Plant your pikes Explanation Take hold of the Pike with the Left hand against the Body as much downwards as the Arm unforced will permit put back the Right Foot a little Thrust then the Pike with both Hands fast into the ground set your Right Foot forwards again let both hands hang down by the Body Word of Command 35. Order your pikes Explanation Take the pike with both hands in the same place where it was let loose draw it out of the Earth with the setting back of the right foot and then in the bringing up of the right foot let go the left hand put the pike down by the right foot and further obseruâ— the posture as in Explan 31. is shewn Word of Command 36. Advance your pikes Explanation Bring up the pike with the right hand just before the body as far as the arm can reachâ— take hold of the pike with a full left hand as much as the arm unforced will permit just before the middle of the body tell 1 2 bring the pike with your left hand letting looâ—â— the right as high as your shoulder then take hold of the pike with the right hand at the Butt-end tell 1 2 bring the pike to the right Shoulder tell again 1 2 let loose the Leâ—â— Hand which must hang down by the Body aâ— often in the advanced pike hath been shewn General Words of Command for the Evolutions Word of Command Take heed to do the Evolutions 1. Take Heed Explanation AS soon as this Word of Command iâ— given there must be great silence observed throughout the whole Battalion the Souldiers doing no motions either with their Head Body Hands or Feet but such as shall be ordered looking stedfastly to the Commanding Officer who is to exercise and give the Words of Command as was formerly said in the Exercise Word of Command 2. Carry vvell your Arms. Explanation The Musketeers and Pikemen must carry their Arms as in the exercise has been shewn namely the Musketeer must carry his musket even upon his shoulder the muzzel even and high the Pikeman holding his pike firm and straight up as in the Exercise is shewn the whole Ranks and Files carry their Arms in a straight Line and high that when one stands behind or before the File or at the Wing or End of a Rank the pikes and the Mutketeers shew as if there was but one pike or Musket word of command 3. Dress your Banks and Files Explanation Those that stand next to one another in the Ranks look to the Right and to the Left Hand and must keep themselves in such â— posture that neither Head not Body is to 〈◊〉 seen before or after one another but that the Head Shoulder and Heels be in a straight line Also those in the Files must alwayâ— stand with their face against the middle of the Neck of their Leader Further it is to be observed at the parade or when ye wiâ—â— Exercise the Ranks must alwayes be fouâ—â— ordinar paces asunder and the Files one steâ—â— or the length of an out streched Arm 〈◊〉 the marching up the Ranks must open 〈◊〉 the distance which shall be Commandedâ— either a whole step or a half Namely thus the Right files stands and those of the Left Hand must stand each from his Right-Hand-Man an whole Step or as far as he can teach with an out-stretched Armâ— or an half pace which is the half of an ouâ— stretched Arm that is when the Hand is seâ— bent against the Side which distance is always to be observed when you Give Fire The Files in their Marching off must close so near that their Shoulders almost touch and the Ranks keep to their former distance They must begin their March always with the Left Foot and in their Facings must always turn upon the Left Foot except in some Commands in the following Evolutions They must March very softly and without turning their Heads look towards their Right and Left Hand but most to the right that the whole Rank may march straight their Hats cockt the Head upright and carry well their Arms. When Arms is mentioned it signifies both Musketeers and Pikemen You are not to charge with the Pikes when the Muskets are presented EVOLUTION with MUSKETEERS and PIKEMEN together VVord of Command Take heed the vvhole Battalion to present your Arms. 1. present your Arms. Explanation THE Musketeers must rest their Muskets and the Pikemen charge their pikes to the Front the Spears in a line breast high and observe when they have brought up their Arms before their Body to stand in that posture whilst they slowly tell 1 2 and after they have looked upon their Right and Left-hand Man and their Leaders that the Ranks and Files be straight they rest their Muskets and charge their pikes altogether and stand in that posture as in the Exercise of the Pike and Musket has been shewn Word of Command 2. To the right To the right To the right To the right Explanation In these Four Facings both Musketeers and Pikemen must raise their Arms up before their Bodies at the same time bringing up the Right foot tell 1 2 face four times upon the Left foot to the Right turning at each time the fourth part of a Circle in such a manner that the Heel of the right foot comes alwayes to stand in the hollow of the left and every one to take heed to observe his right and Left hand Man and his Leader that the Ranks and Files alwayes remain straight Tell 1 2 nimbly rest your Musket and charge your Pike with the stepping back of the Right Foot so as before is shewn word of command 3. To the Right about Explanation Raise your Arms at the same time bringing
Word of Command Take heed to close your Files 82. To the Right and Left close your Files to the Center Explanation The whole Battalion faces to the right and left inwards at the Center namely the half raoks on the right face to the left upon the left foot and the other half on the left face on the right foot to the right that they stand with their faces and feet towards each other standing thus expecting the following Command word of command 83. March Explanation The Right half Ranks step with the left foot and the left half ranks with the right foot at one time forwards and those that stand in the middle make but half a Pace and March thus against one anoterh to the distance of half a Pace carrying their Arms well and high that they do not come to touch and stand thus expecting the next Command VVord of Command 84. Halt Explanation The half ranks of the right turn upon the Left foot to the right and those of the left hand turn upon the right foot to the left Note VVhen you close your Files to the Right or left The whole Battalion must face upon the left foot and march with the left Foot and this is to be observed in their former returning to their Places Word of Command Take heed tociost your ranks 85. Ranks close to the Front Explanation The five last ranks stand ready to March and close forwards word of command 86. march Explanation The first rank stands the five other step at once with the left foot forward Marching thus slowly and Close within a pace of each other Word of Command Take heed to VVheel 87. To the right VVheel Explanation The closed ranks and files stand ready to March and Wheel VVord of Command 88. march Explanation The Whole Battalion Marches with the Left Foot at once forwards and march and Wheel the fourth part of a Circle viz. the first man of the first rank of the right hand â—urns with his body and feet slowly but so that the right foot doth not come out of 〈◊〉 place he only turning upon the heel the ther of the same rank also wheel with him and according to proportion as they are dâ—â—tant from the right hand man do man faster or slower looking carefully to 〈◊〉 left hand without turning the head thâ—â— the whole rank may march even the 〈◊〉 rank in their wheeling must keep close the right and not march so quick as the ther they having a greater Circumference The other must observe the same order their march tho not to close themselver the right as the first rank doth but to theâ—â— to observe their distance well in ranks files carrying their Arms well every one â—â— serving his Leader the right and left Mâ— Ranks as they are further from the Froâ— so in proportion they are to march faster Word of Command 89. Halt Explanation The whole Battalion having wheeled thâ— fourth part of a circle stands straigth niâ—â— their Ranks files carrying their arms wrâ—â— and expecting the following Command Word of Command 90. To the Right VVheel Explanation The whole Battalion stands again ready to march and Wheel word of command 91. March Explanation The Battalion steps again at once with the Left foot forward and Wheels the fourth part of a Circle observe further Explan 88 word of command 92 Halt Explanation They stand still here as was shewn in Explan 89. straighten your ranks and files and carry your Arms well and high VVord of Command 93. To the right about vvheel Explanation They stand again ready to March and Wheel Word of Command 94. March Explanation As the whole Battalion at twice did wheel at each time the fourth part of a Circle so must it now at once wheel half a Circle to the right about so that every one comes to stand in his former Place again oblerving as in Explan 88. word of command 95 Halt Explanation The whole Battalion being come to their former place stand straightning their rank and files carrying their Arms well Word of Command 96. To the left wheel Explanation The whole Battalion stands ready again to march and Wheel Word of Command 97. march Explanation The whole Battalion Marches at one with the left foot forward and wheel to the left the fourth part of a Circle The first man of the left turns in his place upon the left foot as also the first rank Closes to the left and the other ranks in their march close to the right without turning their heads Observe also what has been saidof distance Ranks and files and carrying of Arms. word of command 98. Halt Explanation They stand still as before straightning their Ranks and files carry their Arms well and expect the following Command Word of Command 99. To the left wheel Explanation They stand again ready to March wheel word of command 100. March Explanation They wheel the Fourth part of a Circle the left and observe all in the above-said Wheeling word of command 101. Halt Explanation They stand thus expecting the following Command word of command 102. To the left about VVheel Explanation They stand ready to March and Wheel Word Command 103. march Explanation As the Whole Battalion did wheel at vice each time the Foutth part of a Circe so must it now at one time Wheel the â—alf of a Citcle to the Left about by which very one comes to his former place Obâ—rve also what hath been formerly said word of command 104. Halt Explanation The whole Battalion being now come their former places remain thus straight 〈◊〉 their ranks and files carrying their Anâ— well and high Note That when you are to wheel with 〈◊〉 Ranks the following Rank must not wheel tiâ—â— comes to the place where the first rank did Wheel when you wheel to the right you must close to 〈◊〉 right look to the Left And when you wheel to Left and look towards the Right Word of Command Files take heed to open your former tance 105. Files to the right and Left oâ—â— vvards to your former distance Explanation The half ranks of the right Haâ— turn upon the left foot to the right and 〈◊〉 half ranks of the left hand turn upon 〈◊〉 right foot to the left and stand now back back as in Explant 82 they stood face Face Above all care must be taken to cry their Arms straight and high word of command 106. march Explanation The half ranks of the right step forward with the left and the half ranks of the Left step forward with the right Foot all at once and March to their former places those that stand in the middle make but half a pace word of command 107 Halt Explanation The right half ranks face upon the left foot to the left and the left half ranks face upon the right foot to the right and straitning again their ranks and files and carry their arms well straight and high Word of Command Ranks take heed to open
is further to observe in the Exercise of his Arms is fully shewn in the General Observations where the Musket is Treated of It is also to be Observed That when the Granadeers stand in a Body with the Musketeers that they then must make the same motions as the musketeers because they do not then meddle with their Granades or Bayonets Word of Command Take heed Granadeers to Exercise your Fire-locks 1. Ioyn your Right hand to your Fire-locks Explanation THis is done the same way as that of the Musket Explanation 1. Word of Command 2. Poise your Fire-locks Explanation This is done the same way as that of the Musket Explanation 2. Words of Command 3 Ioin your Left Hand to your Fire-locks Explanation This is done as that of the Musket in Explan 3 except that you are to take up the Sling and join it with your Left Hand under your Fire-lock and your right Thumb upon the Cock and your forefinger upon the tricker and the other Fingers behind or below the Guard VVord of Command 4. Cock your Fire-locks Explanation Keep your Thumb upon the Cock and bring up your Fire-lock with both Hands straight before you at the same time bringing up your Right Foot your Arms half stretched out that you may the more easily bend the Cock tell 1 2 and then Cock thrusting your Fire-lock nimbly from you with both hands holding your Thumb upon the Cock without touching the Tricker with your Fingers keep your arms out-stretched before your Body Word of Command 5. Present Explanation In presenting you take away your thumb from the Cock and do as is shewn in Exp 10. except that you are not to open your Pan. Words of Command 6 Give Fire Explanation This done as with the Musket in Expla 11 Word of Command 7. Recover your Armes Explanation This done as with the Musket in Explan 12. Word of Command 8. Handle your Slings Explanation Turn with both hands the Fire-lock that your Lock come outwards holding it with your Right Hand before your Body the thumb upwards draw with your Left Hand your Sling quickly in an equal line with your Fire-lock to the left side the Thumb upwards and stand thus till the following word of Command Word of Command 9. Sling your Fire-locks Explanation Bring your Sling with your left hand just above your right Shoulder and at the lame time bring your Fire-lock with your Right Hand under your Left Elbow bring the sling over your head draw the sling with your left hand in the letting loose of the Right that the Firelock hang upon your right Shoulder with the muzzel up and the Buttend downwards tell 1 2 let loose your Left hand and let it hang down as the Right Hand Word of Command 10. Handle your Matches Explanation Bring both hands readily with half out-stretched Arms before your body about the heighth of your Shoulder take it at the same time with your right hand the lowermost end of the match your thumb under and your two foremost above tell 1 2 and bring it over the back of your hand between your thumb and your two fore fingers tell 1 2 thrust out the Jest hand with the match quickly forwards letting at the same time the right hand hang down upon the bag Word of Command 11. Handle your Granades Explanation Keep your Left Hand in its former posture face nimbly upon the Left Foot to the Right at the same time lifting up the cover of your Granade pouch with your Right Hand take the Granade tell 1 2 bring it with an out streatched Arm in a straight Line with your Left Hand your Thumb against the Fuse and stand in this posture Word of Command 12. Open your Fuse Explanation Hold still your Left Hand and bring the Granade to your mouth with your Right Hand tell 1 2 open the Fuse with your Teeth tell again 1 2 and thrust it nimbly from you to its former place Word of Command 13. Guard the Fuse with your Thumb Explanation Cover the Fuse with your Thumb without making any other motion Word of Command 14. Blovv your Matches Explanation Bring up the Match before your Mouth tell 1 2 blow it off hard and quick and thrust it at the same time to its former place Word of Command 15. Fire and throvv your Granades Explanation Meet the Granade with your Left Hand a little downwards towards the Right Side as the Arms will best permit to which Side you turn your Body and Face a little fire the Fuse tell slowly 1 2 3 in which telling bring back the Right Hand a little with the Granade throw it with a stiff Arm stepping foreward with the Right Foot in an equal Line with the Left bringing down the Left Hand with the Match to the former place letting the Right Hand hang down by the Pouch remain in that posture and expect the following Command Word of Command 16. Return your Matches Explanation Bring again both Hands straight before your Body as in Explan 10. Take the Match put it in its former place in such a manner as in the Exercise of the Musket Explan 13. tell 1 2 and let both Arms hang down by your Body Word of Command 17. Handle your Slings Explanation Take the middle of the Sling with your Right Hand and with the Left Hand below about a Hands breadth from the Fire-lock lift up the Fire-lock with the Left Hand so that the Elbow comes through under the Fire lock lying upon the Arm and Shoulder let go your Left Hand from the Sling and take hold of your Fire-lock about a Hands breadth above the Lock let the Stock come to lie between the Thumb and the two formost Fingers and hold it so with a stretched Arm so much as the Slings will permit with the Butt-end before you Word of Command 18. Poise your Fire-locks Explanation Bring the Sling with your Right Hand over your Head and your Fire-lock with your Left Hand and mount it with half stretched Arms the Barrel turned forewards let go your Right Hand from the Sling turn your Fire-lock with your Left Hand that the Lock come outwards and put at the same time your Right Hand under the Cock the Thumb upwards then thrust the Fire-lock quickly from you let go your Left Hand at the same time you must observe that your Right Hand must be equal with your Shoulder VVord of Command 19. Cast about to Charge Explanation Take the Fire-lock with your Left Hand about a hands breadth from the Lock the Thumb upwards turn it about that the barrel come outwards and do further as in the Exercise of the Musket Explanation 19. was directed word of Command 20. Draw your Bayonets Explanation Bring your Fire-lock with both your hands to your Body tell 1 2 take your Bayonet with your Right Hand tell again 1 2 draw it and bring it with an out-stretched arm straight before your Body in a right line with your shoulder holding the bayonet and the
Reer half Files to the right double your Front Explanation The three last ranks make ready to march and double Word of Command 31. march Explanation The forementioned ranks step at once forward with the left foot and march slowly and exactly carrying their arms well The fourth rank marches into the first the fifth in the second the sixt in the third rank and place themselves on the right side of the man that stood before them observing further as in Explan 11. VVord of Command 32. To the Left as ye were Explanation This is done in the same manner as in Explanation 12. Word of Command 33 march Explanation The foresaid ranks step at once forward upon the Left foot and March thus slowly to their former places so that the right foot makes the Last or Twelfth step and is set before the other Word of Command 34. Halt Explanation The foresaid ranks face at once upon the right foot to the right about observing further what in the former commands has been said Word of Command 35. reer half Files to the left double your Front Explanation The foresaid Reer half files stand ready to March forwards and to double Word of Command 36. March Explanation The foresaid ranks step at once with the Left foot and march straight and slowly forward observe further as in Explan 31. Word of Command 37. To the right as you vvere Do as in Explan 17. word of command 38. March Explanation The forementioned ranks step at once with the right foot forward Marching slowly to their former place so that the left foot comes in the Last or Twelfth Pace and stands forward observing what has been further said of straightning their ranks and files and carrying their Arms well word of command 39. Halt The forementioned ranks face at once upon the Left foot to the left about and observe further what in the former Commands has been said Word of Command Front half Files take heed to double your reer 40. Front half Files to the right double your reer Explanation The Three foremost ranks face upon the right foot to the right about and stand thus ready to March and double word of command 41. March Explanation The aforesaid ranks step at once with the right foot forward and March slowly Viz. The third rank in the sixth the Second in the fifth and the first in the fourth so the left foot makes the last and Twelfth Step and must stand by the right foot of the man in his file he is to Double and so remain expecting the next Command Word of Command 42. Halt Explanation The foresaid ranks face at once upon the right about straightning their ranks and files as formerly has been said Words of Command 43. Front half Files as you vvere Explanation The foresaid Three ranks stand ready to March as they were Word of Command 44. march Explanation The forementioned Three ranks step at once with the Left foot and March slowly forward carrying their Arms high straightning their ranks and evening their files when they come to their former places Word of Command 45. Front half files to the Left double you reer Explanation The foresaid Three ranks turn upon their left foot to the left about and stand thus ready to March and double VVord of Command 46. march Explanation The foresaid ranks step again at one time forward with the left foot and March slowly into the ranks that stood behind them in such a manner that the right foot is the last and Twelfth Step and stands next the left foot of the Man they are to Double and stand thus till the following Command word of command 47. Halt Explanation The foresaid Three Ranks turn upon the right foot to the left about and straighten their ranks and Files word of command 48. Front half files as you vvere Explanation The forementioned Three ranks stand again ready to March as they were word of command 49. march Explanation The foresaid three ranks step at once forward with the left foot and March slowly to their former places carrying their Arms well and high and stand straight in their ranks and files as formerly has been said Word of Command Files take heed to double 50. Files to the right double Explanation The files which are to double turn at once upon the left foot to the right namely the second the fourth the Sixth and the Eighth reckoning from the right Hand and so through the whole Battalion but the uneven files must stand Viz. The first the third the fifth the seventh c. Through the whole Battalion Note That in this doubling of Files the Pikes are never mixt amongst the Musketeers nor the Musketeers amongst the Pikes but that every division Doubles it self apart and so they must have even files and in case there be uneven Files they are to stand still Word of Command 51. march Explanation The forementioned files thus faced ready to March and Double must at once step forward with the left foot and March slowly every one placing himself behind his Right hand Man so that the left foot in the Third and last Pace comes ro stand foremost with the Heel behind the left Heel of his Right-hand man he is to double expecting the next Command Word of Command 52. Halt Explanation The foresaid Marched Files turn at once upon the left foot to the left and straighten their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well as often harh been said Word of Command 53. To the Left as you vvere Explanation The foresaid Files which Doubled face at once upon the left Foot to the left and stand thus ready to March as they were Word of Command 54. march Explanation The forementioned Files step at once with the left Foot forward and March in Three Paces to their former places and stand in their Ranks and Files as before Word of Command 55. Files to the left double Explanation The Files which before stood still must now upon the Right Foot face to the left and stand ready to March and double word of command 56. march Explanation The forementioned Files standing thus Faced ready to March and double namely the first the Third the fifth and the Seventh c. step at once with the Right Foot forwards and March in Three paces slowly behind the man that stood on their left Hand so that the Right Foot in the Third and last pace stands foremost with the Heel behind the right heel of the left hand Man he is to double expecting the following Command Word of command 57 Halt Explanation The fore-mentioned files face at once upon the right foot to the right standing eveâ— in their ranks and files and do as before hath been said Word of Command 58. To the Right as you vvere Explanation The foresaid files which have doubled faâ—â— again at once upon the right foot to the right and thus stand ready to march as they weâ—â— Word of Command 59 march Explanation The forenamed files step forward at
once with the right foot and march in three paceâ— to their former places and straighten their ranks and files as formerly they stood Half Ranks take heed to double your Files Word of Command 60. Half Ranks to the right double your Files Explanation The half rakns of every division faces upon the left foot to the Right and so stand ready to march and double Note That this doubling is either by the half Ranks of every division a part or by the half of the Battalion Word of Command 61. march Explanation The forementioned Files that are Faced to double step at once with the left foot forward and March straight forward to the place where the First Man of the Right hand stood where every one to the last Man must turn observing in this March that the left foot must never come at the outside of â—he line of the Front and March thus in â—he midst of the Ranks and files wherein they are to double so that the Left Foot â—â—ust make the last step as in Explan 51. VVord of command 62. Halt Explanation The foresaid half Ranks Face at once upon the Left Foot to the Left and straighten their Ranks and Files Word of Command 63. To the left as you vvere Explanation The foresaid Half Ranks face at once upon the left foot to the left and so stand â—â—ady to March in their former places Word of Command 64. march Explanation The foresaid Half Ranks step at once forward with their left foot and March thus forward till they come to their former places observing again that the Right foot do not come without the straight Line of the front expecting the following Command Word of command 65. Halt Explanation The foresaid half Ranks face all together upon the Right foot to the Right straitning their Ranks and files carrying their Arms well and high Word of Command 66. Half ranks to the Left double your files Explanation The Half Ranks which stood still before must March now facing at once upon the Right foot to the Left stand thus ready to March and double Word of Command 67. march Explanation The foresaid Half Ranks begin their March with the Right foot and March straight forwards every one following his leader to the place where the first left-hand Man stood and turned where every one to the last man must turn and march thus forward observing that the Right foot never comes without the front Lìne into the midst of the Ranks and files in which they are to double The Right foot makes the last step and stands forwards as in Explan 56. and thus stand expecting the next command Word of Command 68. Halt Explanation The foresaid Half Ranks face at once upon the Right foot to the Right straightning their Ranks and files carrying their Arms well straight and high Word of Command 69. To the right as you vvere Explanation The foresaid Ranks face at once upon the right foot to the Right standing thus ready to march to their former Places VVord of command 70. march The forementioned Half Ranks step forward all together with the Right foot an March back to their former places observing again in their march that the left foot does not come without the line of the front expecting the following Command Word of Command 71. Halt Explanation The foresaid Ranks face all together upon the left foot to the left straightning their Ranks and files and carrying their Arms straight and high Word of Command Files take heed to Counter march 72. Files to the right about Countermarch Explanation The first man of every file must face upon the Right foot to the Right about word of command 73. March Explanation The whole Battalion steps at once with the left foot forward and march every one slowly to the right Side of the man that stood behind him till the first comes to the last and the last to the first Mans place observe further that in their march every one turns at the same place to the right about where the first man turned also that they carry their arms well straight and high every one observing their distance in ranks and files that they disorder not another expecting the following Command VVord of Command 74 Files to the left about Countermarch Explanation The first Man of every file must turn upon the left foot to the left about and expect the following Command word of command 75. march Explanation The whole Battalion step at once with the left foot forward marching slowly by the left side of the man that stood behind him till every one has come to his former place observing further all what has been shewn in Explan 73. Word of Command Ranks take heed to counter march 76 Ranks to the right about Countermarch Explanation The whole Battalion turns at once upon the Right Foot to the Right and stand thus ready to counter march Word of Command 77 march Explanation The first Man of every division faces upon the right foot to the right about and Marches straight in the middle between the Ranks all follow one another to the place where the first Man faced to the right about and in the same place do likewayes face and so march forward till he stands upon the left hand that stood upon the right and he that stood upon the left stands upon the right In which March care is to be taken that as soon as the first Man is past the last to march in the same line Marching with his Right Foot where the last man marched with his Right Foot marching thus in the straight line of the Front and because the Souldieâ— come some thing near each other in thâ—â— March good care must be taken to carry their Arms well that they may not touch or clatter And likewise observe the distance of ranks and files as they were formerly Note This Countermarch may be done by division or by the whole Battalion Word of Command 78 Halt Explanation The whole Battalion faces at once upon the Right foot to the right straightning their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well VVord of Command 79. Ranks to the Left Counter march Explanation The whole Battalion faces upon the left foot to the Left and stands thus ready to Countermarch VVord of Command 80. march Explanation The first Man of every Division faces upon the left foot to the left about and marches straight in the middle of the two ranks the which all follow till they come to their first place In which March is to be observed that the first man as soon as he is past the last tread in the same Line with his left foot where the other did go with his Left foot and thus to March in the straight line of the Front and further to observe in the Countermarch what is said in Expla 77. VVord of Command 81. Halt The whole Battalion faces at once upon the left foot to the left straightning their Rank and files carrying their Arms well
any Article of Warr can reach the Officer Commanding the Troop or Company is not to punish it himself nor smooth it over as many time is done Reasons why there are so great Disorders and so little Discipline amongst the Regiments But he is to Advertise his Collonel at Commander in Chief of it If any Officer be found to neglect this hereafter he is to be pursued and punished by a Counsel of Wart as if he had commited the Crime himself Magazins are to be erected to which Officers must give all the Assistance they can and make it as easie to the Commissaries as possible may be And take particular care that no Disorders be committed thereabout The Regiments being once compleat in all their Armes and Mounting the Captains must answer to keep it so Which if neglected the Major is hereby Ordered and Impowered to supply the Wants and stoop it out of the Captains pay For which end he is every two Months to go with the Muster-Master and revieu every particular If any Souldier goes off the Troops or Companys that hath particularly payd for his Arms he is to be repayed again and the Arms alwayes to remain nompleat in 〈◊〉 Troops or Companys No Officer or Souldier on a March is to leave his Regiment Troop or Company without particular leave upon his highest peril which should not without great Reason be granted Officers are to take more Notice of Souldiers Quâ—â—â—â—â—ling as heretofore they have done being the Article 〈◊〉 War do reasonably mention the punishment due to 〈◊〉 FINIS Rules of War FOR THE INFANTRY Ordered to be Observed by Their MAJESTIES Subjects Encountring with the Enemy upon the Day of BATTEL WRITTEN By Lieutenant General MACKAY And Recommended to All as well Officers as Soldiers of the Scots and English Army In XXIII ARTICLES Published by his Excellencies Secretary Licenced EDM BOHUN EDINBVRGH Re Printed by John Reid to be sold at his house in Bells-Wynd 1693. MACKAYS RULES To be Observed by the Body of INFANTRY Of Their MAJESTIES Subjects Encountering with the Enemy in the day of BATTEL In Twenty three ARTICLES First THE Battalion ordinarly marching and forming six deep being come upon the Field of Battel shall put three Files of Pikes to cover the Flanks upon each Wing and then by the Rear half Files double their Front to the Left that the Corporals may fall to be the Right hand Man of their respective Companies II. To the End this motion may be made speedily without the encroaching upon the just Intervals which are ordinarly left betwixt the Battalions of the same Line the Commanders and Majors shall have a care when the Army is forming upon the field of Battel to make their Men in marching to their ground open their Files to the due distance for doubling their Ranks 〈◊〉 out further motion whereto they ouâ—â—â— to be often accustomed-in Exercise othâ—â— wayes that they may be the more capaâ—â—â— to perform it when there is occasion forâ—â— III. If the Colonel be present the Lieâ—â— tenant Colonel's post is in the Rear of thâ— Battalion in the center of the Pikes wâ—â—â— two Ensigns and two Serjeants with Ordeâ— given in the hearing of all the Regimeâ—â— To Kill without Mercy any that shâ—â— offer to break their Ranks by falling 〈◊〉 from the Battalion But if there be no 〈◊〉 lonel by the Regiment the Rear is the 〈◊〉 of the Eldest Captain assisted by the forâ—â—â— number of Officers who beside the kâ—â—â—ing it up in advancing upon the Enemy 〈◊〉 charged with care to lead it off in the 〈◊〉 Order they can in case of a Retreat IV. The Officers of the Battalion 〈◊〉 be posted as near as may be upon the 〈◊〉 of their own Men supposing them to haâ—â— the most influence upon and more knâ—â—ledge of them than others so that in 〈◊〉 of Disorder they may call by name 〈◊〉 as they suppose to be the Men of most 〈◊〉 pour and Resolution V. To avoid confusion and noise tâ—â— general motions of a Battalion in time Battel As Advancing Halting and Returning ought to be intimated by beat of Drum and all Officers and Souldiers upon Exercise and upon Action ought to be carefully Advertised to be Silent Attentive and Read to Obey what is commanded either by Drum or Verbal Expression VI. If the Regiment be compleat every company may make a Plotton which makes six Plottons upon each Wing but if considerably weakned a Wing may be divided into four Plottons which ought to be the least number to give time to charge again and be ready by that time the Fire is round that the Battalion if there be occasion may entertain a continual Fire VII The Officers commanding Plottons shall place themselves each in the center of his Plotton that when the Battalion advances they may march in a Rank two Paces before the Front of their Men. But when the signal or Command to Halt and make ready is given they shall enter the first Rank of the Plottons so that the Muzzels of the last rank may be advanced beyond their Bodies VIII To prevent disorders its fit the whole Battalion in advancing towards the Enemy halt when some Plottons are ordered to fire rather than to command the Plattons out of the Battalion which is the most usual visible reason of the Defeat of the Troops And therefore above all things ought to be avoided with all possible carâ— marching to an Enemy who understand his Trade and will not fail to lay hold on the confusions which those who come against him do offer IX When the Battalion is ordered to Halt that some Plattons may fire according as to the judgement of the Commander they stand best for Execution The first Rank of the Plotton which are to fire kneek and the other two Ranks which are supposed best in the disposition made for fighting to be at two paces distance closes as at the Wood the first Rank kneels without particular command to them for so doing to the thrusting of their left feet amongst those of their Leaders that the muzzels of the last Rank may be advanced beyond their Officers and standing upright shall wait the command for fireing theâ—â— being no necessity for the second Rank stooping which is an uneasie posture and by the conclusion of some Souldiers judgement may endanger the kneeling Rank X. As soon as the Plotton shall have fire the second and third Rank opens withou furder command to them for so doing to their paces distance that they might have room to charge their Pikes immediatly without expecting order for it whether moving to the Enemy Halting or Retiring of which particulars a continual habit must be given to the Souldiers So that there be no necessity of a particular word of Command the first rank kneels the other two closes up levelling well their Pieces and taking Aim by bringing up the butt-end of them nearer their Shoulders than of late times is usual in Exercise of not presenting their
time falling back with the Right Foot take hold of it with the Left Hand almost in an equal Ballance about two Hands breadth above the the Cock that the Stock lie in the full Hand and the Thumb upwards and that the Muzzel hang a little foreward so low as the Hands and Arms will permit without constraint holding both Elbows a little turned outwards the Right Foot a little turned towards the Right side the Left Knee a little Bending the Body strait you hold the Musket on the Right Side a little from the Body that the Body and Face present it self as much foreward as may be and â—he Hand remain unconstrained under the Pan. Words of Command 4 Take your Matches Explanation Take that end of the Match which is held between the two last Fingers of your Left Hand with your Thumb under and your â—wo foremost Fingers above the same and â—ell 1 2 bring it quick out of your Left Hand hold it a little lower then the Left Hand is and about a foot distance from the Pan with the Cole or end downwards and keep your Body in the same posture as before Words of Command 5 Blovv your Matches Explanation In the Blowing of the Match you must hold your Head still and bring with your Right Hand the lighted Match against your Mouth tell slowly 1 2 blow the Match quick and strong and bring the same with a motion somewhat quick to its former place with the Cole as before downwards Words of Command 6. Cock your Matches Explanation Put your two foremost Fingers a little asunder bringing the Match above the Cock thrust in the same with your Thumb in such a manner that the Cock comes between your two Fingers and the Thumb upon it keep your hand thus till the following Command Words of Command 7. Try your Matches Explanation Bring the Cockt Match to the Pan if it be too low you must raise it a little upwards with your undermost Fingers and if it be too high you bend it downwards with your foremost Finger and your thumb till it comes just in the middle of your Pan and being thus well fixt you must bring it with the Cock back again holding it fast till the following Command Words of Command 8. Guard your Pans Explanation Let loose your hand from the Cockt Match and cover your Pan with your Two or three foremost Fingers if the breadth of the Pan Require it placing your Thumb behind the Pan. Words of Command 9. Blow your Matches Explanation As before you move not your head and bring the Musket with both hands just before the middle of your Body at the same time bringing up your Right Foot the Cock must come just against the Mouth tell slowly 1 2 blow your Match hard and thrusting the Musket suddenly from you hold it with outstreached Arms before you so as the Left Hand comes no higher then your Left Shoulder and stand still Words of Command 10. Present Explanation In presenting the Musket it must come from the former Posture with the falling back of the Right Foot though a little to the Right Side and not behind the Left Foot that the body may the better preseâ—â— it self forward and so brought to yoâ— Breast and as soon as it is brought to yoâ— Breast the Pan is to be opened The Musâ—â— is held with the Right Hand under the Paâ— so that the Thumb lies in the hollow of Butt the foremost Finger before the Tricâ—â— yet without touching the Tricker 〈◊〉 the Three other Fingers upon the Guard Musket in Presenting must not come too 〈◊〉 on the Breast but be set firm in the hollow the Right Shoulder And must be held strongly you must keep up your Body strait â—â—â—â—â—â—ly prest down a little against the Musket Elbows as much as possible in an equal Lâ—â—â— with the Butt alittle below the strait Line Breast high the Head strait upwards theâ— Knee a little bent Words of Command 11. Give Fire Explanation As soon as this Command is given 〈◊〉 draw the Tricker with the First Fine which you held before the Tricker draw the cockt Match quick and strong upon Pan. If it discharge or not you must haâ—â— special care that you draw your Tricker once Words of Command 12. Recover your Arms. Explanation Bring up your Musket quick again straight before you together with your right Foot and keep the posture as in Explan Nine is shewn Words of Command 13 Return your Matches Explanation Take the Match with the right Thumb under and the two fore fingers above and with a turn'd or back hand bring it out of the Cock to the two last Fingers from whence it was taken before tell 1 2 and joyn your Right Hand again under your Pan Words of Command 14 Blovv your Pans Explanation Keep still your head and bring up the Musket with both hands straight before your Mouth tell slowly 1 2 blow the Pan strong and quick bringing the Musket again with a quick Motion before the Body Words of Command 15 Handle your Primers Explanation Fall back quick with the Right Foot behind the Left that the Heels come straight behind one another and bring down at the same time with a nimble Motion your Musket with both hands holding the muzzel a little lower than was shewn in Explain 3. Tell 1 2 upon that take hold of the Primer the Thumb upwards upon the cover tell again 1 2 and bring it upwards about a hands breadth from the Pan. Words of Command 16 Prime Explanation Hold your Musket still turn up your hand with the Primer and shake out as much powder upon the Pan as is needful tell 1 2 bring it again to its former place and remain in that posture till the following word of Command Words of Command 17 Shut your pans Explanation Open your right hand let fall the Primer then shut the pan with a full hand that your Fingers lie against the undermost part of the Stock tell slowly 1 2 bring up the musket with both Hands before your Body bringing up the Right Foot again at the same time in which bringing up you put your right hand under the Pan and with out-stretched Arms remain in that Posture as in Explanation 9. Words of Command 18 Blow your Pans Explanation Hold still your Head and bring the musket with both Hands straight before your mouth tell slowly 1 2 blow off your loose Corns from the cover of your pan hard and quick and thrusting your musket with a quick motion from the Body bring it to the former posture again Words of Command 19 Cast about to Charge Explanation Turn the musket with both Hands so that the Barrel come outmost and tell slowly 1 2 let go the Right Hand bring down the musket with the left step one Pace forward with the Right Foot tho not directly before the Left but placed a little to the Right side that the Body present it self the better forward take hold of it at
the Muzzel with your Right hand that the bringing down of the Musket the putting down of the Right Foot and the taking hold of the Muzzel be done at one time hold youâ— Thumb upwards upon the Stock along the Rammer and the Barrel downwards iâ— your full Hand keeping the Body straight only the Right Knee a little bent which remains thus bent all the time you Charge keep the musket straight before your Body with both Hands and out-streached Arms the muzzel standing straight forwards Words of Command 20 Handle your Chargers Explanation Bring the musket with both hands straâ— to your Body tell 1 2 quit your musket with your Right Hand holding it with your full left hand about the middle in balance with the Muzzel a little forwards and then take hold of one of your Chargen or Bandeliers telling again slowly 1 2 bringing the same forward a little higher and about a hands breadth sidewayes off from the Muzzel the Thumb upwards upon the cover of the Charger Words of Command 21 Open them vvith your Teeth Explanation Bring the Charger to your Mouth pulling off the Cap with your Teeth and the help of your Thumb Tell 1 2 and bring it to its former place keeping your Thumb upwards upon the Charger Words of Command 22 Charge vvith Povvder Explanation Bring your Charger to the Muzzel turning it up pouring the Powder in the Barrel Continue in this posture till the following word of Command Words of Command 23 Charge vvith Bullet Explanation Open your Hand and drop your Charger take the Bullet out of your mouth with your Fingers tell 1 2 and with your Fingers bring it to the muzzel Let the Ball run down keep your two foremost fingers upon the muzzel the rest of the fingers hanging down the Barrel till the following word of Command be given Words of Command 24 VVad from your Hats Explanation Take with your Right hand some of the Wad that sticks between your Hatband and your Hat tell slowly 1 2 and bring the same as you did the Bullet to the muzzel pressing it in with your Fingers leave your two Fingers upon the muzzel as before the rest hanging down by the Barrel Words of Command 25. Dravv forth your Rammers Explanation Take your Rammers with the Fingers of the Right Hand holding the Thumb upwards draw out the same so far as your Arm can well reach then take hold of it again turning the Right Hand so that the Thumb comes downward to the upper end of the Stock or about the uppermost Ring tell slowly 1 2 draw it then wholly out at this second drawing hold it between the Thumb and the two foremost Fingers the which with the rest of the Fingers and the whole Arm must be stretched out even with the Right Shoulder that the small end be towards the Body and the thick part outward in an even Line Words of Command 26 Hold them up Explanation Move your middlemost Finger which support the Rammer and let the thick end sink down and hold it so in your hand with an outstretched Arm the Thumb turned upwards in the same height with your Shoulder Words of Command 27 Shorten them against your Breasts Explanation Set the thick end of the Rammer against the lower part of your Right Breast in an equal Line with the Musket tell 1 2 and slip your Hand down to a Hands breadth of the end the Thumb always upwards and turning she Elbow a little upwards from the Body Words of Command 28 Put them in the Barrels Explanation Bring the Rammer upwards before the Muzzel tell 1 2 then place it upon the Wad thrusting it down so far till your Hand touches the Muzzel then take it about the middle tell 1 2 thrust down again your Wad till your Right Hand comes to the Muzzel and then take hold of it at the top tell again 1 2 and thrust it fully down to the Charge holding the Rammer fast with the Fingers and Thumb Words of Command 29 Ram dovvn your Charge Explanation You draw up your Rammer as fart as the Arm unforced will permit tell 1 2 ramming down the Charge with an ordinary force and then holding still your Rammer as before Words of Command 30 withdraw your Rammers Explanation With a quick motion draw the Rammer with your Right Hand till half of it be out of the Barrel then take it with a turned hand the Thumb downward tell 1 2 and then draw it wholly out of the Barrel holding it with the thick end turned towards the shoulder keeping the Posture you were told in Explanation 25. Words of Command 31 Hold them up Explanation Let the small end of your Rammer sink down and keep your Posture as in Explanation 26. Words of Command 32 Shorten them against your Breasts Explanation Set the small end of the Rammer against your Breast as you did before the thick end as in Explan 27 the Hand not quite follow but about afoot from the end of the Rammer Words of Command 33 Return your Rammers Explanation Return the Rammer giving it a gentle turn with the right hand under the barrel tell 1 2 put it in the stock thrusting it in so far as you held it with your hand then take hold of it again in the middle tell 1 2 thrusting it downward so far as your hand again then take hold again at the top tell slowly 1 2 and thrust it now wholly down in these three Motions take hold immediatly of the muzzel of the musket the thumb upward tell 1 2 and thrust the musket suddenly from your Body and keep the same Posture as in Explanation 19. Words of Command 34 Ioyn your Right hand to your muskets Explanation Hold the musket firm as it was held in the left hand cast it out of the right hand that with a very small motion it comes readily straight up then take hold of it with the right hand under the Pan holding the musket from the body the hands as low as the Arms unconstrained will suffer Word of Command 35. poise your Muskets Explanation Face upon the Left Heel very quick to the Right and bring at the same time the Musket with both hands straight before you at which time you let go your Left Hand and push it forwards suddenly with the Right Hand so that this thrusting forwards the Musket and the setting down of the right Foot is done at one time then keep in the Posture directed in Eplanation 2. Word of Command 36. Shoulder your Muskets Explanation Turn your Musket with the Right Hand thath the Barrel comes outwards and the Guard inwards against the Left shoulder take at the same time the Butt end with the Left hand laying your Thumb in the hollow of the same tell slowly 1 2 and bring it then with both your Hands upon your Left shoulder not moving the Head tell again 1 2 quit the right hand and let it fall quickly down along the Right side and
observe further the Posture as in Explain â— is shewn Word of Command 37. Rest your Muskets Explanation This is done as in Explan 1. Tell then 1 2 and quickly Poise as in Explan 2. is shewn Tell again 1 2 and do as is directed in Number 3. Let loose your Right Hand from behind the Pan and with the two or three foremost Fingers according to the breadth of the Pan cover the same 〈◊〉 your Thumb bebind the Pan and keep the Posture as in Explanation 3. is directed Word of Command 38. Order your Muskets Explanation Raise your Muskets with both hands strain upwards without bringing it higher or lower tell slowly 1 2 then let loose the Right hand from the Pan sinking the Musket with the left hand taking at the same moment the Musket with a full right hand near the muzzel so that the thumb lies upwards against the Barrel and reaches the end of the muzzel Tell again slowly 1 2 quit your left hand set down the Buttend of the musket at the outside of your right foot with a quickneâ— upon the ground in such a manner that the right foot musket come down at one time the heels in a straight line the toes turned outwards letting your Arm hang from the Hand to the Elbow by the side of the Musket the left hand in which the match is â—angs dowâ— by the left side with the Ends 〈◊〉 the match outwards Word of Command 39. Lâ—y dovvn your muskets Explanation Lift up your right-foot turning the musket in ward at the same time that the barrel â—â—me just to your body setting at the same â—â—me the right foot against the Flat of the butt-end then step directly forward a good 〈◊〉 with the left foot lay down the Musket with a stiff body upon the ground with â—e Lock upward before you tell 1 2 3 â—ife your self up again stepping back with but left foot on the heel over the butt-end 〈◊〉 the inside of the same letting both Arms â—ang down by the Body Word of Command 40. Take up your muskets Explanation Turn your right foot upon the heel again â—ver the butt-end of yowr musket and set 〈◊〉 down behind the same at the same time â—â—rn the right hand with a small motion to â—â—e right side outward over the right foot and without Intermission step forward with the left foot a large step along the Musket and at the same time bring the right hand with an out-streached Arm over the musket strair forward as much as possible withâ— stiff body taking hold of it with the right hand tell 1 2 3 raise up your self the musket with the bringing back of the left foot then take up your right foot again and 〈◊〉 at the inside of the butt turning at 〈◊〉 same time the Butt end outward that the 〈◊〉 Musket the whole body be in the same 〈◊〉 ture as they were before the laying down of 〈◊〉 Musket and thus standing with your Musket ordered as in explanation 38 is shewn The Souldiers must also observe that in laying doâ—â— and taking up of the Musket not to keep their haâ—â— above the Muzzel but in the laying down of 〈◊〉 musket to sink their hands as much as is necessâ—â—â— and at the taking up to take hold of it at the 〈◊〉 place where their band was at their laying it dowâ— then sliding the hand upwards to the muzzel by so that it be done with ease and unfore'd Note Is is further to be observed That the grounding and taking up their Arm the Soldiers keep up their heads as much possible And that all may be done more 〈◊〉 actly at one and the same time the Souldiâ—â— that stand next one another in the Ranâ— must look to the right hand Man yet without turning their Heads aside and those that follow one another in files must also observe their Leaders Word of Command 41. Rest your muskets Explanation Turn your Thumb inwards and let your hand sink downwards as far as the arm without constraint will permit tell slowly 1 2 raise it with the Right Hand take hold of it at the same time with the Left just under the Right Hand tell 1 2 let go the Right hand and cover the Pan at the same time falling back with the Right Foot so that the resting of the musket and the Falling back of the Right Foot be done at once hold then the Musket Body and Feet in the same posture as in Explan 37 in presenting of the musket is shewn Word of Command 42. Club your Muskets Explanation Keep your Musket firm â—n your left hand cast about the same with the Right Hand bring up the Right Foot at the same time that the Butt-end is upwards and the muzzel downwards the Lock outwards at once taking hold of it with the Right Hand about a foot from the Muzzel that the Right Thumb come upwards and the Left down wards tell 1 2. Let loose the left hand 〈◊〉 take hold again at the same time with a 〈◊〉 left hand an inch from the Muzzel 〈◊〉 it with outstretched Arms against the 〈◊〉 Shoulder tell 1 2 and bring it upon you Shoulder with the Lock upwards tell 1 2 quit your Right Hand nimbly and 〈◊〉 hang down by your Side Word of Command 43. Rest your muskets Explanation Turn the Musket with your Left Hand inwards and at the same time take hold 〈◊〉 the Right above the Left the Thumb upwards and the Elbows in a strait Line 〈◊〉 1 2 bring the same nimbly with both hand before the Body tell 1 2 let loose your Left Hand sinking the Right Hand 〈◊〉 Musket a little and taking it at the same time with the Left Hand turned both Thumbs turned against one another tell 1 2 loose your Right Hand and turning the Musket bring the Butt-end down and 〈◊〉 your Musket with the steping back of the Right Foot and observe further the Posture as has been expressed in the resting of the Musket Word of Command 44 Shoulder your muskets Explanation Bring up your Musket with the bringing up of the Right Foot to its Poise with a stretched out Arm straight before you and take hold of it under the Pan with your Right Hand so that the poysing of the Musket and the seeting down of the Right Foot be done at the same time Take heed to Make Ready at Three VVords of Command 1. Make Ready Explanation This is to be done as hath been shewn before at large in the Exercise of the Musket from Explan 1 to Explan 8 Inclusive Word of Command 2. Present Explanation This is done as has been shewn in Ex 9 10. VVord of Command 3. Give Fire Explanation This is done as in Explan 11. after which you go foreward until you are again Ready Charged and then Shoulder your Muskets Here follows the Exercise of a Granadeer with the Explanation beginning when they are under Arms viz. the Fire-lock Shouldered THE Posture and what a Granadeer
its Muzzel must be with both hands brought straight up and turn without any intermission on the left heel to the right hand And in turning you are to take away your right hand and with it catch hold under the Cock Your Thumb on the Cock so as the barrel be inwards to your body drawing your Right hand Right foot at one time back Note that the right foot be right after the heel of the left but a little set to the right side the left knee bow'd a little both your elbows turned out though the right a little more than the left 12. Present to the Front The Fire-lock the bagonet with both hands and upbringing of the right foot â—ust be smartly brought up and in bringing â—p the right hand must catch hold under the Butt so that the butt stand on the fingers the Thumb outwards on the butt tell 1 2 â—hen with the right foot step backward and present your bagonet to the Front your left knee bowed 13. Cast about to the svvord side The Fire-lock with both the hands and upbringing of the right foot is to be smartly brought up so that in upbringing the right hand is to Catch hold under the Lock the barrel being inwards then with both the hands the barrel is to be turned outwards And so forth as is in Number 8. 14. Take your Bagonet from the Muzzel of your Fire-locks The Fire lock is to be brought closs to the body with both the hands tell 1 2 screw your Bagonets out of your Fire locks and hold it with an outstreatched arm straight before your face as is in Number 9. 15. Put up your Bagonets The Bagonet is to be turned with 〈◊〉 point downwards pointing towards the leâ—â— side tell 1 2 put it in its scabbard tell 1 2 then catch with the right hand the firâ—â— lock by the Muzzel then with outstreatchâ—â— arms thrust it smartly from you 16. Half Cock your Fire-locks The Fire-lock must be brought up wiâ—â— both the hands the barrel inwards without any stop you are to turn upon your 〈◊〉 foot to the right in which turning the right hand is to be taken away and with the right Thumb catch hold of the Cock the finger behind the keeper tell 1 2 half Cock youâ— Fire-lock bring the right hand behind thâ— Lock thrusting the Fire-lock smartly from you with out streatched Arms. 17. Clean your pan vvith your Thumâ— At the back stepping with the right foot so as its heel come just opposit to that of the Left the firelock is to be brought down with both the hands as smartly as possible that the down bringing of the firelock down setting of the right foot be done at once the fire-lock must be of an just Level then with your right Thumb you are to clean your pan at one motion your Thumb kept by the outside of the pan till the following word of Command 18 Handle your Primer The Primer must be taken with the right hand the Thumb above its small end tell 1 2 then bring it within a handbreadth of the pan smartly its head tending something towards the pan and so wait the following word of Command 19 Prime The firelock must be keeped in that same posture as formerly turning the hand and the mouth of the Primer downwards beating it twise against the Pan as much time interveening betwix stroaks as 1 2 can be telled the third motion is to return to the place and posture from whence it last came till the following word of Command 20 shut your paâ— Without any kind of motions you are to open your hand in which the primer is that the Primer may fall than you are to catch hold of the Frizel with your Thumb above your two first fingers behind tell 1 2 shut your pan and than catch hold behind the lock with the right band than tell longsome 1 2 with upbringing of the Right foot and with both your hands bring your Fire-lock smartly up the Barrel inward straight before your face your arms half outstretched your elbows equal high 21. Cast about to Charge These same motions are to be observe as you find set down by the number 8. 22. Handle your Carthrage The Fire-lock must be brought close 〈◊〉 the body with both the hands tell 1 â—â— quite the fire-lock with the right hand leaâ—ing it in the Left in ballance so that thâ— muzzel be as high as the left shoulder Aâ—â— with your right hand you are to handle yoâ— Carthrage tell longsome 1 2 push it smaâ—â— out within a little hand breadth of the Muâ—â—â— of the fire-lock till the following worâ—â— Command 23. Open your Carthrage vvith your Teeth The Carthrage must be brought smaâ—â—â— to the mouth where ye must bite from the â—â—per end of it as much as will allow the poâ—â—â— till it fall in the barrel The thumb immeâ—atly covering it and smartly carried to 〈◊〉 posture from whence it came 24. Charge vvith pouder and Ball The Carthrage must be brought close 〈◊〉 the barrel as high as the muzzel than 〈◊〉 end turned down so that the Pouder 〈◊〉 in the rest put in with the two foremâ—â— fingers where they are to stay above the muzzel till the following word of Command 25. Dravv your scourer The scourer is to be drawn with the fingers of the right hand keeping the Thumb upwards and draw it so far out as the arm will allow tell 1 2 Catch it again turning the right hand so that the Thumb come downwards above the stock just by the abovemost ring tell longsome 1 2 and then draw so that in the second draught it be brought out keeping it straight before your right shoulder the small end inward so that both ends be in an equal line with a stretched out Arm. 26. Hold up your scourer The fingers are to be let go so that the butt-end of the scourer turn down the thumb stand upward on the courer holding it straight the right hand as high as the shoulder 27. shorten to an handfull against your breast It must be set with its butt-end against the right breast keeping it in an equal line with the fire-lock tell 1 2 bring your hand holding your thumb upwards down till within a handfull of your Breast holding your elbow a little outwards from your body 28 put it in the barrel The scourer must be brought up to the muzzel tell 1 2 then it must be set down one the Carthrage thrusting it so fat in the baâ—â— as your hand will allow and then catch 〈◊〉 it smartly by the middle tell 1 2 thâ—â— the Carthrage so far as the hand will all 〈◊〉 then catch hold of it by the end tell 1 2 bring it as low as it can holding the smâ—â—â— end betwixt the Thumb and fingers till 〈◊〉 following word of Command 29. Ram home your shot The Scourer is to be brought so far 〈◊〉 the arms will allow without constraint 〈◊〉 1 2 thrusting home your shot
indifference hard keeping the small end in your 〈◊〉 as formerly 30. VVithdravv your scourer The Scourer is to be thrown out of 〈◊〉 barrel with the right hand half way caâ—â—â—ing the same with the hand so turned 〈◊〉 the Thumb come downwards near to 〈◊〉 Muzzel tell 1 2 then draw it altogether out of the barrel and keep it with it 〈◊〉 end to your shoulder in the same posturâ—â— was shown by number 26. 31. Hold them up The small end is to be let fall keeping in that same posture as was shown by Number 27. 32. shorten to your breast The small end is to be set to your breaâ— â—o as the butt end as is by number 28. The Fire lock so as by that same number only â—he hand must be keeped a handful and an half large from the small end the better to bring it in its place 33. put it in its place It is to be brought by turning the hand about the Muzzel above to the above-most Ring tell 1 2 Than thrust it in to your hand than take hold of it by the middle bring it again low as the hand will allow then immediately catching it by the end tell 1 2 than it must be at the 3d time brought to its place where after the usual telling you are to catch hold by the Muzzel holding your Thumb upwards and tell 1 2 Thrust your Fire-lock Smartly from your bodie holding that same posture as was shown by Number 10. 34 Ioyn your right hand to your fire lock The fire-lock is to be keeped fast by the left hand throwing the Muzzel smartly up so that the butt end be perpendicular with it tho with as little motion as possible catch it under the Cock with your Right hand it being free from your body your arms as low as can be allowed without constraint 35. poise your fire-lock You are to wheel upon your left heel and in the wheeling you are to bring your fire-lock with both your hands straight before your body in upbringing you are to take away your left hand with the Right hand thrust it smartly out so that the down-setting of the Right foot and the thrusting out 〈◊〉 the Right hand be at one time keeping your self in that same posture as was shown by Number 2. 36 shoulder your Fire lock The fire-lock is to be turned with the right hand so that the barrel be turned outwardâ— the keeper almost near the left shoulder 〈◊〉 is to be observed that so soon as the first motion of Turning is made so soon mâ—â—â— the left hand be at the Butt of the fire-lock with the Thumb in the hollow part of the Butt tell 1 2 Than bring it with both the hands on the left shoulder without moving the head tell 1 2 take away the Right hand and let it smartly hang down by the Right side observing that same posture as wâ—â— shown by Number 1. 37. Rest your fire-lock This is done by number 1 tell 1 2 bring smartly up from your shoulder as by Number 2 Tell 1 2 and do as by Number â—â— only the Thumb must be on the cock the fingers by the keeper 38. Order your fire lock Without bringing your hands higher or lower you are to bring your fire-lock right over end tell 1 2 free your Right hand from under the Cock at the same time you are to let your left hand sink as low as you can Catching hold with your Right near to the muzzel your thumb upwards so as the point of your Thumb be as high as the upper end of the barrel tell 1 2 take away the left hand with the Right hand bring your Butt end to the ground by the outside of the right foot the lock outwards smartly so that the down letting of the Butt the Right foot be at one time the heels in a line the toes outwards Let the arm of that hand hang down by the barrel the left hand hang down by the left side so that the palm hang inward 39 Ground your Fire lock You are to lift your right foot and at the same time you are to turn your barrel inwards so that it come near to the middle of your body then set your foot down against the butt-end step with your foot a large step straight forwards with a straight body holding the head upwards Let the fire lock be laid on the ground with its lock upwards tell 1 2 3 rise with the backstepping of the left foot then turn your right foot on its heel inwards over the butt letting both the arms hing straight down by the boâ—â— 40 Take up your fire lock You are to turn your right foot on its hâ—â—â— over the butt setting its broad-side against the butt-end at that same time you are to ture the palm of your right hand out a little 〈◊〉 the right side over the toe of the right fooâ— then stap with your left foot a large step forwards without intermission so that the leâ—â— foot and right hand come both at once to their places the foot to the ground the hand 〈◊〉 the fire-lock let the right arm he straight the body as little bowed as possible tell 1 2 3 then recover your self with the fire-loâ—â— by back falling of the left foot then lift your right foot and set it in its former posture the barrel turned outwards and placed also a formerly it was laid down A Souldier in laying down and taking 〈◊〉 a fire lock the better to facilitate both 〈◊〉 in down laying he must let his right hand 〈◊〉 as far as conveniently it can go down before he step out with his left foot and in uptaking grip it in the same place again and 〈◊〉 turning the right foot inwards again let the right hand slip along the barrel so that the Thumb stand upwards at the muzzle Note In down laying and uptaking of Arâ—â— the bead must be keeped as high as possible and the all may the better be done at one time each Souldier of the first rank must look to his Right hand man the rest to his fyle leader 41. Rest your fire lock The Thumb is to be turned inwards the right hand is to be let slip so far down as the Arm will allow without constraint tell 1 2 lift the fire-lock up the muzzle a little upwards but so soon as with the right hand you free the butt end from the ground at the same time your left hand is to come alongst your body as laigh as you can to the right side where it is to catch hold by the Stock the Thumb upwards a hands breadth above the Stock tell 1 2 let your Right Hand go and in back stepping with the right foot you must take care that your right hand be behind the lock your thumb on the Cock and the same time keeping your fire-lock body and feet in that same posture as was shown by number 3. 42. Club your firelock The fire-lock is to be keeped