I. Of the Arming of the Cuirassier.
THe Cuirassier is to be armed in this manner. His Horse being about 15 hand high, strong, swift, and well managed. His Arms, a close Casque, or Head-piece, Gorget, Brest, Pistol and Caliver-proof, the Back, Poldrons, Vanbraces, two Gauntlets, Tassers, Cuissets, Culets, or Guard de vain, all fitting to his Body. A good Sword, very stiffe and sharp pointed, with Girdle and Hangers so fastned upon his Cuirass, as he may readily draw it; a Buff-Coat with long skirts, to wear between his Armour and his Cloaths.
He must have two Cases with good Fire-lock-Pistols hanging at his Saddle, the Barrel being 18 Inches long, and the bore fitting for Bullets of 20 or 24 in the pound to rowl in. He is to have a Boy and a spare Nag to carry his spare Arms and Oat-sack, and to get him Forrage. His Saddle and Bit must be strong, made after the best manner: he must wear his Scarf, and must have his Bridle made with a Chain, to prevent cutting.