GR translation: With a high slash that Bladdery tries to parry in third

[Mike Jing]

Saw that as well.  Wanted to make sure.

On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 6:26 PM, David Ewers <dsewers at comcast.net> wrote:

> Maybe this (lifted from the wikipedia glossary of fencing):
>
> TierceParry #3; blade up and to the outside, wrist pronated. The point is
> significantly higher than the hand. Covers the outside high line. This is
> the basic en garde position in sabre.
>
> ?
>
>
> On Aug 17, 2015, at 2:53 PM Jolly good day we are having, Mike Jing wrote:
>
> V597.11-17   Krypton stashes Slothrop in a garbage bin and goes looking
> for Seaman Bodine. After a number of short, glittering feints, Purfle
> dodges in, quick as a fighting-cock. With a high slash that Bladdery tries
> to parry in third, Purfle rips through the Commando’s blouse and draws
> blood. But when he goes to jump back, it seems thoughtful Bladdery has
> brought his combat boot down on the American’s low dress shoe, nailing him
> where he stands.
>
> What exactly is "to parry in third"?
>
>
>
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