guard; hence, a thrust must immediately
      follow each parry.
   5.  The foot movements shown in the old manual are useful only to
      promote quickness and steadiness.  They should, therefore, be
      practiced in combination with the points and butt blows, and so
      combined can be executed in the oblique directions as well as at
      right angles.  The left foot moves in the direction of the
      thrust.

D. MANUAL OF THE BAYONET:  There are only 7 exercises to learn in the
      new bayonet drill: 

   1. Guard.—­Point of the bayonet directed at the opponent’s
      throat, the rifle held easily and naturally with both hands,
      barrel inclined slightly to the left, right hand at the height
      of the navel and grasping the small of the stock, left hand
      holding the rifle at a convenient position above the lower
      band, so that the left arm is slightly bent, making an angle of
      about 150 degrees.  The legs should be well separated and in an
      easy position.  Lean forward, on your toes, left knee slightly
      bent, right foot flat on the ground and turned to the right
      front.  Remember in this position to have your eye on your
      opponent, do not restrain your muscles, keep them taut, but
      flexible.
   2. “High Port.”—­The hands hold the rifle as in guard; the left
      wrist level with, and directly in front of the left shoulder;
      the right hand above the right groin and on level with the
      navel. 
      Remember that the barrel in this position is to the rear.  This
      position is assumed on the advance without command.
   3. “Long Point.”—­Being in the position of “guard,” grasp the
      rifle firmly, vigorously deliver the point to the full extent
      of the left arm, butt along side and close to the right
      forearm; body inclined forward; left knee well bent, right leg
      braced, and weight of the body pressed well forward with the
      fore part of the right foot, heel raised.  The right hand gives
      the power to the point, while the left guides it.  If a point is
      made in the oblique direction the left foot should move in that
      direction.  This exercise is done in 3 counts.  At 1 the point is
      made; at 2, the withdrawal; at 3, resume the guard.  The
      withdrawal must be straight back, and not with the downward
      motion, until the right hand is well behind the hip.
   4. Right (Left) Parry.—­1.  Straighten the left arm, without
      bending the wrist or twisting the rifle in the hand, and force
      the rifle forward far enough to the right (left) to ward off
      the opponent’s weapon, 2.  Resume “guard.” 
      Remember to keep your eyes on the weapon to be parried.
   5. Short Point.—­1.  Shift the left hand quickly toward the