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Live by the Sword

"Hamlet fencing small-sword may be a major anachronism, but Shakespeare abounds in anachronisms; what would the Amleth of Saxo Grammaticus know of Rapier and Dagger styles? The object is recognizable symbols and signals for one’s audience; the method is combat training by a combat master, illuminated by experiences of stimulus and response, and by realities of technique." (A History of Swordsmanship, Times)

Chevalier de St-George

Joseph Boulogne was both an accomplished swordsman and composer.  Born just twenty years before Mozart, he played duets with Marie-Antionette and swam the Seine with one hand tied behind his back.  ("The Mixed Race Mozart," Telegraph UK)

Image: Henry Angelo's Famous Fencing Academy (watercolor by Rowlandson, 1787):  Chevalier St. George's portrait, foils, and fencing shoes are displayed on the right wall. (from Pemberley.com)