and the middle finger as well, which makes the ring and little fingers (1) go slack.

If the looseness comes from the flesh at the bases of the fingers bunching together, the remedy is to press that flesh down into the hollow of the palm and turn it slightly (2).

If it is caused by a broad palm and a slender grip, the treatment is the same as already described (3).

If it stems from clamping the three fingers too tightly, the cure is to relax them a little (4).

Section: The injury to the right-hand index finger and its remedy

The index finger (5) is bruised while stringing the bow for two reasons:

1. When, during the bracing (6) of the bow, he rests the weight on his fingers instead of his palm, so that the tip of the siyah bites into the top of his index finger.
2. When the bow is so stiff for him that, in extending it to seek assistance (7), the same bruising occurs.