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Chap. 31. On the method of squaring a piece to be able to find the exact midpoint on it. 126
Chap. 32. On the method of giving windage to the Balls, and on the effect, why this operation is performed. 130
Chap. 33. Of two other different methods of giving windage to the Balls. 132
Chap. 34. On the method of testing artillery pieces, and which is the best test that can be made of them. 134
Chap. 1. On the method of loading and unloading all Artillery pieces, and many most important warnings that one must have regarding this matter. 137
Chap. 2. On the method of loading pieces with small bags, or paper cartridges of cloth, so that one can load with the greatest speed. 142
Chap. 3. On the method of loading breech-loading pieces pezzi di braga pieces loaded from the rear with a detachable chamber, which are loaded with breeches, or servers. 145
Chap. 4. On a particular, and most important reasoning made regarding shooting with every sort of piece, and in many, and diverse ways. 146
Chap. 5. On the first method of shooting, in which it is taught how the Gunner must govern himself with the piece so that he can make a shot longer than usual. 147
Chap. 6. On the second method of shooting, which is shooting within the aim of the pieces. 150
Chap. 7. On the third method of shooting; which is commonly called shooting point-blank. 150
Chap. 8. On the fourth method of shooting, which is when the Gunner is commanded to shoot at some particular mark. 151
Chap. 9. On the fifth method of shooting, which we said was shooting at night at any light, house, or tent, where some great Lord or General might be lodging. 152
Chap. 10. On the sixth method of shooting, which is shooting at night at some candle, or other light that might be seen in some window or tent of the enemies. 153