With sheer bravado attributed only to the very naive or the greatest of masters, she would point to her chest showing her opponents where exactly to aim. (“L’escrimeuse / The Swordswoman” by Jean Béraud, oil on canvas)

With sheer bravado attributed only to the very naive or the greatest of masters, she would point to her chest showing her opponents where exactly to aim.

(“L’escrimeuse / The Swordswoman” by Jean Béraud, oil on canvas)

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