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Passant.—The dexter paw raised, as if walking, and, like statant, looking towards the dexter. Fig. 105.

Passant guardant is the same as passant, except that it is affrontée, or full-faced, as the lions of England. Fig. 106.

Passant reguardant.—Passsant, with the head turned towards the sinster. Fig. 107.

Rampant—Standing on one hind leg, with the fore paws elevated; the head the same as passant. Fig. 108.

Rampant guardant is the same as rampant, with the head affrontée.

Rampant reguardant differs from the former two only in having the head towards the sinister.

Salient.—With both hind legs on the ground, and the two fore paws raised, as if in the act of springing. Fig. 109.

Sejant.—Sitting down, but with its fore limbs erect. Fig. 110.