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"They come to tell their tale at the point of a sword." Fencing master Joseph Swetnam, 1617.

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Dave Rawlings of London Longsword Academy

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One sword keeps another in its sheath.

— -George Herbert, 1640

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http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer

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the exercising of weapons puts away aches, griefs, and diseases, it increases strength, and sharpens the wits.

— -George Silver, 1599

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modernfencing:

[ID: two men demonstrating a foil touch. Old, black and white photo.]
G. K. Bainbridge (left) with C. B. Miller in 1908.

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sweet-savage:

Andreas Feininger - Portrait of Fencer Wearing Sabre Mask

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Some there are which take delight to talke of the arte of defence, and yet have no insight nor judgment therein.

— ” -Joseph Swetnam, 1617

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