In bullfighting there is sometimes a curious phenomenon that we could call the retreating muleta. It is about that “technique” by which the bullfighter, at the moment of embroque, when the bull reaches his jurisdiction, instead of leaving the muleta on and pulling the charge, he withdraws it, takes it off, leaving everything half done. Of course, since there is no shot, there is no complete muletazo, but rather half passes. Or not even that.
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Prieto de la Cal/Lamelas, Gerpe, Solera
Bulls of Prieto de la Cal-the third, returned and replaced by another of the same iron- unequal presentation (very well presented 5th and 6th; poorly presented the 3rd bis; correct the rest) and in rods, and outcasts. Of very little depth and distance.
Alberto Lamelas: short lunge detached and lying (palms and comes out to greet); prick and thrust (regards).
Luis Gerpe: counter lunge (greetings); outstretched and crossed lunge (silence).
Maxime Solera: lunge (claps and salutes); prick, thrust _notice_ (parting palms).
Vic-Fezensac bullring (France). May 23 2nd of the Bull Fair. More than half a square.