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The science of the sword, or of arms, is speculative science, essentially mathematical, of geometry and arithmetic

— Nicoletto Giganti,1606
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nimblenesse of bodie and nimblenesse of weapon are two chief helpes for thy advantage -

— Joseph Swetnam, 1617
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