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& honors, coming to show themselves more and more brave, generous and faithful. But if there are some il and poorly equipped, and who fail to be found at such presentations, he is bitterly reprimanded and condemned to a large fine, if there is no legitimate cause, it is still necessary that his equipment appear there with people for him. This is why, both for the desire to appear, and for fear of dishonor, they are very few who are poorly equipped, & who fail to be there on the day assigned. They are made to carry out all various ordres & changes that we have mentioned above, and beyond that, they skirmish and fight against the Infantry in several ways. The three days passed in these pleasant exercises, each retires to his home through the inns at his own expense, or else asks for accommodation from the Civil Centurion, which is graciously granted to them with the etiquette, which they must return in the morning by taking their hosts with them, to see (just as the foot soldiers do) & learn if he does not complain of any thing, & if he was well paid. That if they have done some damage, the Dixenier, or Squad leader (for they never lodge without a leader) forces them to pay on the spot, & if he has |
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