The compleat body of the art military in three books : I. The postures of the pike and musket ..., II. Twelve exercises ..., III. The drawing up and exercising of regiments after the manner of private companies ... : also, the duties of all souldiers and officers ... / by Richard Elton ... ; to which is added a supplement comprehending these particulars, I. the duties and qualifications of all officers belonging to an army .., formerly written by Capt. Tho. Rudd ...

X. Of the Trumpeters.

A Trumpeter ought to be a politick, discreet and cunning person; for that the delivery of Embassies to and from the Enemy, are by him performed. In going upon any such, he ought to have a vigilant eye upon their Works, Sentinels, and other things that lye in his passage, and privately conceal them till his return. And in his discourse with his adversary, very cautious and catching, or circumventing him, by trapping him in his parley: Besides this, he must sound all the sounds of the Trumpet; as the Bontezelle, that is, Set on the Saddle; the Cheval, which is, Mount on Horse-back; the Standard, that is, Re∣pair to your Colours. One Trumpet must always lodge with the Cornet, (for which the Captain must give allowance) and he must always have his Trumpet about him upon a sudden Alarm.