His horse was a half-blood from Perche, a vigorous beast and full of fire.
Fougas' seconds rode badly enough.

They divided their attention between the combat and their stirrups.

M.du Marnet had chosen the best two horsemen in his regiment, a major and captain.

The umpire of the field was Colonel Rollon, an excellent rider.
At a signal given by Colonel Rollon, Fougas rode directly at his adversary, presenting the point of his sabre in the position of "prime," like a cavalry soldier charging infantry in a hollow square.

But he reined up about three lengths from M.du Marnet, and described around him seven or eight rapid circles, like an Arab in a play.