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[The same commentator says: "Net-like country, venturing into

which you become entangled."]

(3) temporising ground;

[Ground which allows you to "stave off" or "delay."]

(4) narrow passes; (5) precipitous heights; (6) positions at a

great distance from the enemy.

[It is hardly necessary to point out the faultiness of this

classification. A strange lack of logical perception is shown in

the Chinaman's unquestioning acceptance of glaring

cross-divisions such as the above.]

2. Ground which can be freely traversed by both sides is called

accessible.

3. With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in

occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your

line of supplies.