| 单词 | unhorse |
| 例句 | At sixteen, he was the youngest rider on the field, yet he had unhorsed three knights of the Kingsguard that morning in his first three jousts. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He remem-bered Brandon's laughter, and Robert's berserk valor in the melee, the way he laughed as he unhorsed men left and right. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He saw Bronn unhorsed, fighting with a sword in each hand. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Renly was unhorsed so violently that he seemed to fly backward off his charger, legs in the air. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The tutor's cheeks, swelling with anger, almost unhorsed the small spectacles saddling his nose. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z In a blink, one combatant was unhorsed, the other reeling. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "That were no proper unhorsing," complained a drunken archer nearby, a Tyrell rose sewn on his jerkin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “No, no! Look at Lancelot Look how he thrangs and rashes. There is Aglovale unhorsed. Look, he is coming to the Queen.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He unhorsed me at the first tilt—my son did.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z "And as tiresome," Littlefinger added, "though I daresay he should do well in the tourney. Last year he unhorsed the Hound, and it was only four years ago that he was champion." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z For one thing, the knights were more evenly matched, and, in the tilt with which it began, neither of them was unhorsed. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z "When my brother Jaime was unhorsed by the Knight of Flowers, that was his story, no?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was unhorsed by Kay, and horsed again, only to be wounded in the shoulder by Arthur himself—who was everywhere, youthful, triumphant, over-excited. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z They spoke also of unbelievable things—of Lancelot unhorsed, defeated, kneeling after he had been knocked down. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z If I had unhorsed Rhaegar and crowned Ashara queen of love and beauty, might she have looked to me instead of Stark? A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was always getting himself into trouble—as, for instance, by unhorsing the Orkneys at Westminster—through underestimating the wickedness of the world. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z When Richard is finally unhorsed from power and swallowed into the night, we should feel relieved that his reign of terror has ended. Review: An All-Female ‘Richard III’ Makes for an Evening of Discontent 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z They unhorsed knights who then lay helplessly on the ground in their heavy armor. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Unseating Bush was daunting, as it is to unhorse any incumbent president. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z This physical expansion brought with it the soaring costs that have unhorsed so many other bricks-and-mortar retailers. Debenhams: Three things that went wrong 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z This came after the outgoing speaker had already been unhorsed for his own ethical failings. Dems grow uneasy with their new moralism 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z An inexperienced back-bench senator thus unhorsed the party front-runner, Hillary Clinton. Opinion | The fight among Democrats might not be over candidates at all 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z Well, that was true before the 1976 GOP convention, when Reagan attempted to unhorse a sitting president from his own party. Ted Cruz Likes Being Hated 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z If it does not, he risks being unhorsed by angry voters. A rough ride 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z This is a group dedicated to rehabilitating the reputation of a king they say was much maligned by Shakespeare and supporters of Henry Tudor, who killed Richard after he was unhorsed in battle. Killed in 1485, King Richard III makes journey to his final resting place 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z The French king was himself unhorsed by this method, and only saved by his bodyguard. The most important battle you've probably never heard of 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z So, consider how the unhorsing of Cantor may strike some other Republicans. George Will: How Eric Cantor’s defeat will strike other Republicans He scattered Henry’s guard and almost reached Henry before he was overwhelmed and unhorsed by hundreds of hostile troops thrown into the battle at the crucial moment. Richard III’s Secrets 2013-02-13T09:45:00Z In Shakespeare’s account, Richard was killed after being unhorsed on the battlefield, crying: “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.” Scholars to Say Whether Bones Belong to Richard III 2013-02-04T07:55:07Z "Do you know, my Lord of Viefville, who is that gentleman, whom he unhorsed just now?" Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z His rival, unhorsed in the lists of love, had betaken himself, it seemed, to other lists, in which he would as surely be beaten. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z The king replied: "Is my son dead, unhorsed, or so badly wounded that he cannot support himself?" A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z By the implicit command of Sergeant Wright, he is immediately arrested, unhorsed, searched, and the treasonable correspondence found concealed in his boots. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z While arguing the matter he is unhorsed, and finds himself floundering in the water. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z The man met him in full career; but, not prepared for such a sudden encounter, was unhorsed in a moment, and the two or three who followed, pulled in the rein. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z At this moment their colonel, who had been unhorsed, mounted a stump, and by an energetic and fervid address, rallied his men. The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession 2012-02-14T03:00:24.963Z Death in a huge pair of jack-boots, seizes him by the arm with a view to unhorse him. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z In Palestrina he received an honorable wound in the forehead, and at Velletri, after unhorsing a Neapolitan officer with his arquebuss, deprived him of his arms, and carried him in triumph to Rome. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z If I was day-dreaming, I was likely to find myself unhorsed and facing a chase after my active steed. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Half closing his eyes, and lowering his formidable horns, he darted again at one of the picadores, and with such tremendous power, that he completely unhorsed him. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z He parried on the forte of his blade, but so furious was the stroke that it broke the weapon in his hand, and almost unhorsed him. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Further on, the same knight is unhorsed and overthrown by a Moorish huntsman, two ladies from a castle in the background most ungratefully applauding the Christian's discomfiture. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z The boy they had unhorsed continued to bawl at the top of his voice. The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery 2011-11-04T02:00:20.757Z As he left the churchyard, however, he was assaulted; his girths were cut, and he himself was unhorsed. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z He was a knight-errant, a Norman gentleman, ever ready to succor the oppressed, but satisfied when he had unhorsed the oppressor, though the victim lay helpless on the ground. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z The influx of the tide had unhorsed him, in the night, as he was passing the sands from Cumberland. English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z My Lord the Invincible, it displeases me to see thee planted there so arrogantly and unhorsing us all in this fashion. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z For him who is trained this comes of itself; but at first even renowned fencers are frequently awkward, and any common fellow, if in practice, will unhorse a new man more skilled than himself. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Knight after knight presented himself in the lists, and was swiftly unhorsed by the gallant Degrabell. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z The Körös is there so rapid that it can unhorse the firmest rider. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The officer wished evidently to unhorse his opponent with a thrust; but Volodyovski, interposing the hilt of his sabre, described a half-circle like lightning, and the rapier flew away. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z I kept on my horse's back, and rode through them in the Lord's power; but they unhorsed Amor Stoddart before he could get to the inn. John Greenleaf Whittier His Life, Genius, and Writings 2011-08-26T02:00:22.667Z "He was unhorsed, and stood with his pistol and quarter-staff, one man against twenty." Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z I will unhorse him, and then you shall take his place. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z The general was completely unhorsed by the desperate drollery of the old farmer, and rolled on the ground. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z Several riders were unhorsed, but the steeds arrived in McClory’s court, champing their bits and covered with foam. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4, September 1893 2011-07-21T02:00:22.737Z Left Behind At the end of the campaign of 1863 we found ourselves unhorsed. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Many lances were broken in the fray, and many knights unhorsed; but as they fought with blunt weapons, no dangerous or serious blow was received. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z In his last career he unhorsed the Marsk;--the lady now threw her veil down to him. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z Then Nesta’s pony stumbling over a loose stone, came right down, unhorsing his rider. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z After unheard-of prowess the hero unhorses the stranger and unlaces his vizor. Chaucer and His Times 2011-06-30T02:00:26.883Z Scattergood, nearly unhorsed by the sudden stoppage, was thrown off his guard, and in momentary confusion of mind called out in his rasping voice, "Steady, Meg, steady!" All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z But the most distinguished on this occasion was Count Gerhard of Holstein, who good-naturedly unhorsed six knights without himself being shaken. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Martial qualities, in that age in particular, redeemed a thousand faults; and Don Luis had even been known to unhorse, in the tourney, Alonzo de Ojeda, then the most expert lance in Spain. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z If she was once unhorsed Ruth suddenly realized that her fate would be sealed. Ruth Fielding In the Saddle College Girls in the Land of Gold 2011-06-14T02:00:22.083Z "Only that I would not like Talapa to be roughly unhorsed." Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z Morgan beheld a rider almost unhorsed and heard an oath. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z His troopers were in disorder, and he himself was unhorsed in the midst of the duke's people, who cast themselves upon him with a savage shout of triumph. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Though this was but a joust of courtesy, yet the ignominy of being unhorsed, he knew, would exasperate his brother into desperation. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z And a second time the infuriated rider urged the terrified beast forward, but was nearly unhorsed by his efforts to turn from the road. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z But fortune then declared for him, for he unhorsed and vanquished me; and so I was disappointed: he prosecuted his adventures, and I returned home very much hurt with my fall. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z With the discipline of a regular Mrs. Delt instantly obeyed, but at the first tug of the rope found herself unhorsed, if the term is permissible. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z “What you up to now, Montana—unhorsed and scratching up our front yard?” Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z A comrade, far away from home, unhorsed and subjected to inevitable detection should he be abandoned! When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z "Not one of all these; but if you'll bestow five minutes' patience on me I 'll perhaps inform you of a mode of being unhorsed, novel at least to most fox-hunters." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z With ranks broken, and many of them unhorsed, they were all but helpless in their unwieldy armour, and scores got tumbled over the cliffs of the Down. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Soon to be a second time brought to a stand, though not now unhorsed. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z In the moment in which he stood stunned, the unhorsed puncher regained his rope and saddle, his fellow cleared a way and Pape quit his drag from the rear. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z For Old Yellowfoot, his one failure, galled Gramps every bit as much as Sir Lancelot would have been galled had he been unhorsed by a downy-cheeked young squire. The Black Fawn 2011-03-07T03:00:09.513Z No sooner did he do this than he was unhorsed and ducked in the pond, greatly to his discomfort. From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography 2011-02-06T03:01:01.497Z In less than threescore seconds after the affair began, Reginald Trevor and his attendant were unhorsed, disarmed, and held as in the hug of a couple of bears. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The first officer we met was Lieutenant-Colonel Stovin, of the staff, who was unhorsed, without his hat, and bleeding down the left side of his face. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z Some of the ponies became frightened and unmanageable, several riders were unhorsed, and general confusion prevailed. Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas 2011-01-22T03:00:17.853Z One of them was lucky enough to get under cover, but the other, severely wounded, was unhorsed, and fell down. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Then follow—“Religion,” the Vision of Sir Galahad and his Companions; “Generosity,” Arthur unhorsed, and spared by the Victor; “Courtesy,” Sir Tristram harping to la Belle Yseult; “Mercy,” Sir Gawaine’s Vow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z To have been unhorsed at that moment would have been a perilous business. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z So this was the outlaw against whose terrorism old Cappeze had broken his Quixote lances, the windmill that had unhorsed him; the man with a criminal record at which a wild region trembled. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Colonel Scott was in fact unhorsed by a large splinter which broke his collar bone, but there were no other casualties. Battle of Fort George A paper read on March 14th, 1896 Saul was converted when the omnipotent, omnipresent Christ, standing as Picket-guard for that little church at Damascus, unhorsed him, and took him prisoner on the Damascus road. The Spirit-Filled Life Directly I heard a musket shot just behind me, and turned to see that Billy in entire undress, had unhorsed the leader of the Rebel squad. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Begone!" he said to William, "if you approach one step nearer I will deal you a blow that will unhorse you! Tales of Romance Yet in the first ten minutes one gentleman was unhorsed before her eyes, and one came to grief along with his animal, and a thorough-bred chestnut was galloping and snorting beside her with empty saddle. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 He overtook a company of Simcoe's rangers under Captain Shank about six miles from Williamsburg, foraging at a farm; a sharp encounter took place; McPherson at the outset was unhorsed and severely hurt. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Some three or four other pairs of lances were shivered, and then Harleston gave an exhibition of the most skilled and perfectest way of unhorsing a knight that ever I had, before that day, seen. With Ring of Shield Twice he was unhorsed, and had nearly fallen into the hands of his enemies. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 On the third of October, in a skirmish before Gloucester Point, Tarleton was unhorsed, and narrowly escaped being made prisoner. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Turning his steed with a mighty wrench, he rode straight back to the unhorsed trooper. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland A good man with a quarterstaff can unhorse a knight in armor and batter him to death, in a minute or so. Black Man's Burden And thus in succession did we break three pairs of lances' without either being able to unhorse, or gain any perceptible advantage over the other. With Ring of Shield When Queen Isolde saw that Tristram was unhorsed, and lost sight of him in the press, she wept greatly, fearing that some harm had come to him. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Major McPherson was unhorsed, but crept into a swamp, and so escaped. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Yet, even at this disadvantage, the Templar sustained his high reputation, and had not the girths of his saddle burst he might not have been unhorsed. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906 Ahmed unhorsed one man with his lance, and recovered from the stroke just in time to ward off a desperate thrust from a sabre. Barclay of the Guides Driant jousted first with the Cornish knights, and, after unhorsing some of them, got a stunning fall. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur As for Palamides, King Arthur struck him so fierce a blow that he was hurled from his horse, while Tristram and Lancelot unhorsed all before them. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Many were unhorsed and quite a number captured. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles The few guns, she concluded, were evidently a signal of which she availed herself by instantly galloping off, while Ronayne was yet at some distance from her, and unhorsed. Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution Five times the prince was unhorsed, but each time he picked himself up and composedly mounted his steed again. Old-Time Stories He had slain half their horses, and unhorsed the remaining knights, so that their chargers ran free in the field. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur "It was he that unhorsed me and seven others two days ago." Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The object of the young Irishman was to unhorse, or rather un-camel, his antagonist, and get him to the ground. The Boy Slaves Then followed a swift exchange of words, and then the unhorsed man mounted behind Pat’s new master. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance In this skirmish many of the cavalry were unhorsed, and Lieut. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War King Lot took instant advantage of this, and with a mighty blow prostrated the unhorsed king. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur As they stood talking Tristram rode into the lists on a black horse, and within a few minutes he smote down four knights of Orkney, while Gareth and Dinadan each unhorsed a good knight. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality ‘Unhorsed! unhorsed!’ cried the people; and Rosald then himself dismounted and helped his adversary to rise. The Brown Fairy Book Hal and Chester pounced upon the two unhorsed men, and had their weapons before they could make a move to defend themselves. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians In the first encounter, to the amazement of all, Garcia was unhorsed, and fell heavily to the ground. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. Then getting another spear he unhorsed twelve more knights, some of whom never throve afterwards. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur I have no dread of that," said Lancelot; "and yet I did but avenge my lord, who was unhorsed unwarily and unknightly. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality A pleasant allusion to those mock fights of the Italian mercenaries, who, after parading all day, rarely unhorsed a single cavalier. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors The lances of these two champions were repeatedly shivered in the attack, but neither was unhorsed; fresh lances were supplied by the esquires, and the sport grew ‘fast and furious.’ Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign It may have been that, impressed with the utter uselessness of trying to escape by running, he had a blind hope of unhorsing one of his enemies and wrenching his steed from him. The Great Cattle Trail But he rode against them one by one, thrusting some over their horses' tails, and hurling others to the ground, horse and man, until with one spear he had unhorsed them all. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur Tristram now felt sure that it was Lancelot who spoke, and that it was King Arthur whom Palamides had unhorsed. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The passing of our motor-car frightened the steed, with the result that both riders were unhorsed. The Truth About Woman But superstition and ignorance were not yet unhorsed. Dreamers of the Ghetto Paying no further heed to the unhorsed Shackaye, Avon sent his mustang after the flying animals, the captain doing the same from his direction. The Great Cattle Trail There was of late days a great tournament in this country, at which Pelleas struck down every knight who was opposed to him, unhorsing twenty knights within three days. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur In a moment the unhorsed knight had sprung to his feet and drawn his sword, while Tristram alighted, tied his horse to a tree, and advanced to the fray. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality “Ah! in the days of knighthood to be unhorsed was to be defeated,” exclaimed Miss Osborne, gayly. Raiding with Morgan Colonel Stanley returned in the morning to hear that his escort had been unhorsed. The Mountain Divide Now, it is a maxim that no cavalry officer may surrender so long as he is not unhorsed. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Then the knights drew apart, and rode so furiously together that both were unhorsed. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur For the understanding was that any unhorsed knight not rescued by his own strength or by his fellows should be held as prisoner. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality When Fred gives that whistle he will unhorse any rider who is on his back. Raiding with Morgan The horse stopped so quickly his rider narrowly escaped being unhorsed. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield She be for ever telling me of the danger in this trade, and here come two gentlemen in one day and unhorse me without the profit of a sixpence to my store. The O'Ruddy A Romance Before that spear broke he had unhorsed sixteen knights, some of them being borne from their saddles, while others were hurled horse and man together to the earth. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur Many a knight there did deeds of great prowess, and Arthur and Lancelot being mounted again, strewed the earth with fallen knights, Lancelot that day unhorsing thirty warriors. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But after the downfall of Rome, near the hour of two, Sir Roger was unhorsed, and went off to his castle and to bed. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties The blow was so severe that it almost unhorsed the Governor, and seemingly caused, as he afterwards said, the fire to flash from his eyes. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots At the second tilt they rudely unhorsed the white knights by sheer strength of arm; and all the people shouted themselves hoarse. Robin Hood Polished helms, furbished arms, clang of trumpets, waving of banners and plumes, clouds of dust, clash of swords, unhorsing of knights, and outcry of heralds. Forgotten Tales of Long Ago As the chronicles say, that day he unhorsed more than thirty knights; and Lavaine followed his example well, for he smote down ten Knights of the Round Table in this his first tournament. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The quarrel was thus decided by the sword, as Warwick had said, and decided, so far as the earl was concerned, terribly and irrevocably, for he himself was unhorsed upon the field, and slain. Richard III Makers of History Simon felt deeply shaken, as if he had been galloping in a tournament and had been ignominiously unhorsed. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel He will wait for us at Nottingham gate; and prays that you will accept the chargers of the unhorsed knights from him. Robin Hood By the laws of such a tilt a knight unhorsed, or forced across the boundary, became a prisoner, and could fight no longer. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "Is he unhorsed or wounded?" asked the king. Richard II Makers of History The prisoner was now roughly unhorsed and cruelly lashed to a tree, and left unheeded by all. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure The wharf heaved up and went over like an unhorsed knight accompanied by a terrible creaking and ripping and groaning as of armour being rent asunder. The End of the Rainbow The black knights had been unhorsed, and now they lay helpless in their heavy armor. Robin Hood The unexpected sheer did not unhorse her rider, but the mare went down in a helpless sprawl over the great obstacle in her path, and the girlish figure in the saddle went with her. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 If a knight were unhorsed, he lay generally helpless on the ground, being unable to rise on account of the weight of his armor. Richard II Makers of History I now perceived that if evil fortune had unhorsed me it had yet left me endurance to continue the combat on foot. Apologia Diffidentis The King replied, "Is my son dead, unhorsed, or so badly wounded that he cannot support himself?" The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Geoffrey was unhorsed in the second tilting; and lay so long upon the ground that Robin's heart stood still. Robin Hood Half the number were unhorsed, and the riderless ponies fled in panic in the direction of those who had gone before. The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies Goguelat threatened to cut his way out, and was unhorsed by a pistol shot. Lectures on the French Revolution But defiant eyes glared into those of the man who had unhorsed and captured him. Brand Blotters He there unhorsed Oliver Cromwell in a charge, and knocked him down again as he rose, but was himself killed. St. John's College, Cambridge Rather that than let the first insane capering of his intellect unhorse him and leave him gibbering after a vanished mount. Fantazius Mallare A Mysterious Oath While proceeding at full gallop, the horseman who held the cord attached to Mr. Landor's handcuffs pulled hard at it to try and unhorse the latter. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet Prussia, therefore, by conquering for herself the first place in the estimation of mankind, who always respect the longest and sharpest sword, unhorsed France. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Lord Willoughby, after unhorsing and capturing the Albanian leader, lost his own horse. Stories of Authors, British and American Blücher himself was unhorsed and severely bruised in a furious charge of cavalry, but the Prussians retired in good order towards Wavre, north of the battlefield. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Guy, advancing as gaily as if he had been in the tiltyard at Wark, gallantly unhorsed one Saracen with the point of his lance. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. But the King was unhorsed by Sir Bors, and would have been slain but for Sir Lancelot, who stayed his hand. The Book of Romance Every man who had been carried over the edge of the mesa by the impetus of the charge was already unhorsed. The Fighting Edge He came to the tournament most gallantly, and, over the signature of “Camillus,” he dealt such powerful blows with his battle-axe of fact and logic; that “Decius” was quickly unhorsed. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. He poised his long lance, and, riding on with it at full speed, he unhorsed and killed the foremost of them at a blow. William the Conqueror Makers of History Helmet and turban mingled confusedly in the struggle; while banners rose and fell, and knights were unhorsed, and saddles emptied. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Tartarin thought them delightful, and gave them a handful of sous, to the great amazement of the villagers who surrounded the unhorsed landau. Tartarin On The Alps Horses reared, and plunged, and knocked down those men who had become unhorsed. The Hero of Ticonderoga or Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys Hastily mounting a fresh horse, Richard again attacked Des Barres, but could not unhorse the knight, who stuck fast to his saddle. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Besides the misfortune of being unhorsed and wounded, the battle itself went that day against the king. William the Conqueror Makers of History When they had proceeded as far as Devonshire House, the Duke succeeded in unhorsing his companion, and in the delay that followed his servants made their appearance and rescued him. The Strand District The Fascination of London For all, his rider has no fear of being unhorsed. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea His big white face glowed with passion, and going up to the shouting creature he caught him by the wrist, disarmed and unhorsed him, and threw him on his back in a minute. The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe Only after a long, fierce fight did the Champion unhorse and slay this valiant knight. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds The brother of the king stepped before him, and was hewn down by a blow from William before the duke himself was unhorsed and fell to the ground. Stories from English History Blucher, unhorsed by our cuirassiers, escaped them only by a miracle. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II But a single touch of the magic lance was enough to unhorse them all, and one by one Bradamante sent them to their lord. The Red Romance Book Let us now take note of the various artifices resorted to by Mr. Dixon to unhorse the Negro in the esteem of the North and bestow his place upon those who would repress him. The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist The cavaliers found Alvarado unhorsed, and defending himself with a poor handful of followers against an overwhelming tide of the enemy. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 The object of the young Irishman was to unhorse, or rather uncamel, his antagonist, and get him to the ground. The Boy Slaves It was done in the same way that Devil had unhorsed other men whom Roosevelt would have been first to call better riders than himself. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands But since we know that it cannot be, and that the young Ricardo has neither the strength nor the skill to unhorse so many well-proved knights, it can be none other than their sister Bradamante. The Red Romance Book You unhorse your foeman, curvet up to the royal box to receive the victor's chaplet, swing from your saddle, and fall flat on your face. A Matter of Proportion As McClintic was able to unhorse the colonel of a regiment with an old pistol, we hope that no soldier will disdain to use the old-fashioned pistol. Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive Now the fool had dismounted and she observed that he was bending over another jester who had been unhorsed. Under the Rose Chance might unhorse the individual, but with a community the element of chance was eliminated. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen He also succeeded in unhorsing Coates, by hurling, with great dexterity, the empty pistol at his head. Rookwood Ashamed because he had annoyed an Angel of Light, chagrined because he had lost his proud self-control and been unhorsed, entranced by the fact that the Angel of Light had recognized him. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone. The Scalp Hunters Their attacks are made in the open prairies, and when unhorsed they are powerless. The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions For by the cowardice and greed and ignorance of little men were Salomon himself confounded, and by them is Hercules lightly unhorsed. Chivalry Then the knights hurtled together again, and as one after the other was unhorsed by stronger opponents and went from the field, she went pale with fear and anxiety. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls While proceeding at full gallop, the horseman who held the cord attached to Mr. Landor's handcuffs, pulled hard at it to try and unhorse the latter. In the Forbidden Land Then there was a mock encounter, in which the warriors unhorsed each other, as knights of the olden time. The Scalp Hunters I seized what I supposed to be his bridle-rein, but it proved to be the strap on the saddle-bow, and the pull I gave came near unhorsing me. The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson At the last by misfortune Sir Bors unhorsed Sir Launcelot, and smote him through the shield into the side; and the spear brake, and the head was left still in his side. Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" Broken shields and helmets lay on the ground, and many of the knights who had been fighting on horseback were unhorsed, and were fighting on foot. King Arthur and His Knights Well, also, did he, the Italian Champion, acquit himself, and many valiant knights were by his spear unhorsed. The Seven Champions of Christendom No quarter was given; the instant a robber was unhorsed he was speared; and before the tide of the fight had rolled on many yards, not one was left alive. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas Lieutenant Jennings and Terence had scraped clear without losing their seats, but nearly all the rest had been unhorsed. The Three Lieutenants To be unhorsed in that struggling mass meant serious injury if not death. The Eagle's Heart Sir Gareth rode at the knight, expecting to meet a very strong man, but he easily unhorsed him. King Arthur and His Knights Had any of them been unhorsed at that moment, his fate would have been sealed. The Boy Hunters Fortune then, in Mr. Disraeli's own language, sent him an unexpected champion, by whom, according to him, Graham was fairly unhorsed. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Afraid of nothing, however, he laid his lance in rest when challenged to fight, and charged so bravely that he unhorsed 5 his opponent. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year The unhappy animal, who long ere this had lost his wonted nerve, made a sudden bound forward, which almost unhorsed his rider. Boycotted And Other Stories Sir Lancelot unhorsed him, but would not hurt him, because he was a Knight of the Round Table. King Arthur and His Knights Toady: This civil service is a brittle shield When pure Democracy doth wield the sword, And were it strong, the rebel that it guards Can be unhorsed by stabbing in the back. 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts There stood Alvarado unhorsed and battling, with the savages pressing upon his rear. Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Marphi´sa overthrew him, and told him he could not wipe out the disgrace till he had unhorsed a thousand dames and a thousand knights. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 His horse ran toward the Union lines, and although he succeeded in turning him back, he was dashed against the trees and nearly unhorsed. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI If horsemen try to ride them down the points of the spears are levelled at the assailants and they are unhorsed. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala He was, we are told, unhorsed again and again; but returned to the charge with increased impetuosity. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Men unhorsed, ponies thrown from their feet, buffaloes wounded—or dead—were scattered everywhere. Lords of the North "It is possible that there is where Hippy was unhorsed." Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers A rough hand was laid on Hippy's leg, and a mighty tug nearly unhorsed him. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods Of course many men might be unhorsed and wounded, and so left behind, but they would be cared for as prisoners until exchanged or the war was at an end. Marion's Faith. Percy.—"His answer was—he would unto the stews, And from the common'st creature pluck a glove, And wear it as a favour; and, with that, He would unhorse the lustiest challenger." Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth H should be sounded in the middle of words; as in forehead, abhor, behold, exhaust, inhabit, unhorse. The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference After unhorsing him they at least dragged him back for some little distance before they picked him up. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers Jousting, or tilting, was a frequent amusement; in this the knights fought with blunt lances, and each tried to break his opponent's lance or to unhorse him. Chatterbox, 1905. Wounded or unhorsed, any men left behind are doomed to cruel and certain death. Under Fire It came almost instantly, and with a quickness that nearly unhorsed the plucky lad. The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains Ted looked at the young fellow whom he had unhorsed, and saw that his face was distended in a sarcastic smile. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur Pawns might be lost, bishops fall to her hand, knights be unhorsed, but her king was secured. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 The bishop, while fighting valorously against them, was unhorsed and nearly taken prisoner. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See Guarded by Chrome's "infantry," as his unhorsed troopers were jocularly described, most of the wounded were being carried by short stages into Pawnee Station, where a field hospital had been established. Under Fire The jolt might have unhorsed Tad Butler had he not been expecting it from some indications that he read in the animal's actions. The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains Others, tearing off the bandages that blindfolded them, attempted to unhorse their executioners, gripping them by the boot to throw them out of the saddle. Serbia in Light and Darkness With Preface by the Archbishop of Canterbury, (1916) Still, the heroic man fought desperately, and at last succeeded in unhorsing his master, and beating him until he was senseless. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 To the surprise of all, no immediate reply was made to the speech, and the new member flattered himself, no doubt, that the "grim sage" was for once completely unhorsed. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective Truman had "fallen out" his utterly ineffective to form a guard for the sick and unhorsed, Davies's two patients among them, and one of those now, in weakness and excitement, crying like a child. Under Fire The other cowpunchers set up a great jeering yell as they saw the unhorsing of their companion by a mere boy, while the villagers and country folks laughed as loudly as they dared. The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains Having clapped spurs to his horse, he advances against this single foe with spear presented; and after having struck and unhorsed him, he immediately, by help of his lance, sprung on the ground. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 I was unhorsed as we went forward, and was running back when I saw them come out. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War "Oh," said they, "HE SHINES, HE GLISTERS," but they unhorsed Amor Stoddart before we could get to the inn. A Book of Quaker Saints Mr. Rainey, of South Carolina, had a spirited tilt with S. S. Cox, one of the most brilliant of the Democratic leaders, in which he left Cox unhorsed and on his back in the arena. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Looking back at the boy he had attempted to unhorse, the cowman was leaning over far to the left in his saddle when Tad struck his horse. The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains Cortez and his companions found Alvarado, who led the rear, unhorsed and wounded, yet fighting like a hero. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume III It unhorsed us violently at a time when it did not suit either ourselves or our riding-clothes to be unhorsed. Tenting To-night A Chronicle of Sport and Adventure in Glacier Park and the Cascade Mountains Lord Edward Somerset, who commanded the Household Brigade, was unhorsed, and saved his life by scrambling dexterously, but ignobly, through a hedge. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes But you yourself were unhorsed, Sir William tells me, and were in great peril. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower It is not for us to punish men nor avenge ourselves for slights, wrongs and insults—wait, and you will see that Nemesis unhorses the man intent on calumny. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 10 Little Journeys To The Homes Of Great Teachers I saw two of our fellows who were unhorsed stand back to back and slash away with their swords, bringing down nine or ten of the panic-stricken devils. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 If you hadn't unhorsed my big gun I should have been as polite to you about this time as you are to me. On The Blockade There might you see a knight unhorsed, a second crushing his way through the press, armed with a mighty mace, a third hurt and taken prisoner. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country Both my unhorsing, sir, and my rescue, were the result of what I just said, our habit of keeping an eye on our neighbours. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower An uncongenial caller would instantly unhorse Carlyle, and Tennyson had a hatred of all lion-hunters—not merely because they were lion-hunters, but because they broke in upon his paradise and snapped the thread of inspiration. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters To procure themselves horses they attack and unhorse five Bretons, and to get arms they repeat the same process. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Tell Barbara that the card has a picture of a terrible high buildin' on it and the street is full of carriages, both horsed and unhorsed. Flower of the Dusk Many a time that day in the swaying battle did the two Thebans meet, and thrice were they unhorsed. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country The Lord James Douglas, second son of the Gross One, had won the single tourneying by unhorsing all his opponents without even breaking a lance. The Black Douglas They ride at a gallop toward a stranger, as though they would unhorse him, and when close at hand suddenly check their horse and fire a pistol over the person's head. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society If the troopers interfere, unhorse them, an' bolt the nags. In the Roaring Fifties Some thought Beulah might have met a grizzly, been unhorsed, and fallen a victim to it. The Sheriff's Son "Is he dead, or unhorsed, or so wounded that he cannot help himself?" he asked the envoy. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 Waving these lances violently, and holding them in such a manner that it was impossible to get near, these men scattered our charge before it got home and unhorsed a number of troopers. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation This time Captain Smith was nearly unhorsed; but, by his dexterity and judgment, he recovered himself, and soon returned to the camp victorious. Parker's Second Reader National Series of Selections for Reading, Designed For The Younger Classes In Schools, Academies, &C. A little more prudence and moderation in those who had mounted themselves on their fears, and it would have been long and difficult to unhorse them. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 With head tossed high, and champing madly at his bits, Midnight reeled back almost upon his haunches in such a manner that an inexperienced rider would have been unhorsed in an instant. Glen of the High North The favourite was a fine soldier, and his lance unhorsed his opponents in tourney after tourney. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 Gloucester was unhorsed, and thereupon the English retreated to their camp. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) From that to the unhorsing and the binding had been merely a rough-and-tumble half-minute, inasmuch as he was unarmed and the surprise had been complete; but the grotesquery remained. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush The stranger did likewise; then they rushed toward each other, and such was the force of their impact that both were unhorsed. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine On reaching the Residency, he was unhorsed by stones and spears, and is now dying. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief There was nothing ludicrous about him now, nothing to provoke a smile, except when he wished to provoke it, and gaily unhorsed his opponents of every type—Gladstone, or Lowe, or Beresford-Hope. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences At last Edward unhorsed the count in a personal encounter, which added greatly to his fame. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The victory was decided by the number of knights unhorsed. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science Conrad felt disgraced at having been unhorsed by a mere youth, and he was now further incensed by receiving a deep wound in his arm. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine "Look out for their boomerangs," shouted Smith, and we dodged our heads in time to save them from a blow that would have unhorsed us. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia But between the time of their movement and the moment of their relief a company could have been unhorsed. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem At last the marshal, unhorsed and severely wounded, fell into the hands of his enemies. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Other horses, riderless, were galloping away to right and left, and unhorsed men were running to the rear. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad I saw on his face and heard in his voice that melancholy that so often unhorsed him. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him And Geraint charged fiercely upon the Earl's men, unhorsing some and wounding others; and the rest, having little heart for the fight after their master's overthrow, turned and fled. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion The Canadian house of commons was the vantage point from which Sir Wilfrid carried on the operations by which he unhorsed Bourassa. Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics Tom Faringfield was unhorsed and down; and fearing he might be wounded, I leaped to the ground, knelt, and partly raised him. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. "I began my tale; but as soon as I spoke of Brutus's efforts to unhorse me, and the two reports of the gun, she exclaimed: "'I understand, I understand. Parisian Points of View Dorothy was quickly unhorsed with no more roughness than her own resistance necessitated, but it was not so with her lover. Heiress of Haddon The two rushed together, and, at the first encounter, Sir Peredur unhorsed his opponent, bearing him over the crupper with such force that he lay stunned, as one dead. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion Such was the fury of the onset that both were unhorsed. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century In the fight which ensues Archimago is unhorsed and his deception unmasked. Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I To my shame, to my great shame, I was pitifully unhorsed by an incomparable feat! Parisian Points of View Oh, not just that; but it shows him that if he's going to be the people's champion he will have to be unhorsed pretty often. A Hoosier Chronicle Not a word we spoke, but we dashed against each other, and at the first encounter I was unhorsed. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion It is only genius that can unhorse suspicion itself, leaving even the would-be detractor to admit that Mr. Harpwood is a kind man--as he certainly is. David Lockwin—The People's Idol In romance it was customary for the victor to unlace the helmet of the knight whom he had unhorsed before slaying him. Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I Little did the murderous critic think that his challenge would bring out an adversary who would soon unhorse him, and then dash victoriously over the field under the especial patronage of fame. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy When unhorsed in battle, he’s so anxious to live, That he cries “for a horse, my kingdom I’ll give.” The Kings and Queens of England with Other Poems Next he flung him into the thickest of the fight, and before the trumpets sounded the signal to cease, he had unhorsed thirty good knights. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion The Apache, being unhorsed in the manner described, had fled in the opposite direction from that which they intended to follow. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne The congregation, much surprised and annoyed at this intrusion, surrounded the major, and, cutting the girths, unhorsed him. From John O'Groats to Land's End What an argument it would be in favor of his new system if a mere civilian unhorsed a Guardsman trained after the old fashion! Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 A French earl once tried to unhorse our King Edward I. when he was returning from Palestine, wearied by the journey. Old English Sports, Pastimes and Customs Now the King was wearied by his night's vigil, and the strength of Pellinore was as the strength of three men; so, at the first encounter, Arthur was unhorsed. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion The Prince engaged in single combat with their leader, wounded and unhorsed him, and then, in reward of his valor, granted him his pardon. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Carson looked for a moment upon his unhorsed comrade, uttered no words of lamentation, bade him good bye, wished him a successful return, and pushed forward on his truly heroic enterprise. Christopher Carson Joseph delivered from Potiphar's dungeon; Daniel lifted from the lion's den; Saul arrested and unhorsed on the road to Damascus. New Tabernacle Sermons The crowning incident of my life was upon the bank of the Scioto Salt Creek, in which I had been unhorsed by the breaking of the saddle girths. An English Grammar Then they rushed upon each other, and at the first encounter each unhorsed the other, and Sir Marhaus' spear pierced Sir Tristram's side and made a grievous wound. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion All alone Cally stood with the contemned religious fellow who had unhorsed and disarmed her once again, and now there would be no more weapons. V. V.'s Eyes Spurring forward to attack the stranger, Sir Scudamore was unhorsed at the first touch of her spear, and, when Sir Artegall rushed forward to rescue him, he too was disarmed. The Book of the Epic Those who know how to reason never expose themselves to the possibility of being unhorsed by fate for lack of good reasons for strengthening themselves in their chosen course. Poise: How to Attain It For at the battle of Brevieux in Flanders, my glorious old gossiping ancestor, Froissart, informs me, that ten good knights, being suddenly unhorsed, fell stiff and powerless to the plain, fatally encumbered by their armor. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Private Chabannes of the Eighteenth Chasseurs, unhorsed and wounded, replies to the Major who asks him why he had not surrendered: "We Frenchmen never surrender!" New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index If Mr. Smith can not have a horse without riding over his neighbor, it is quite time that Smith were unhorsed, no matter how honestly he may have acquired the animal. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy To his surprise, however, he was unhorsed by a stranger knight, Britomart, who, little suspecting her opponent was the lover she sought, bore off in triumph the girdle her prowess had won. The Book of the Epic The man, although encumbered by his heavy boots, contrived to disengage himself and stood up, furious at being unhorsed. The Son of Clemenceau The incident was a trifle marred by one of them unhorsing another officer of the battery, whom we propped against a tree and left. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 She had never any fear from the first, and was never unhorsed. A Heroine of France There was meat in sight now, certainly--as well as a half dozen unhorsed riders and three or four wounded buffalo disposed to fight. The Covered Wagon On arriving at Charlemagne's court, Argalio stipulates that all the knights he defeats shall belong to his sister, whom in return he offers as prize to any knight able to unhorse him. The Book of the Epic The Counts who had led them boldly and well were unhorsed and slain. In the Days of Chivalry Great is the facile conqueror; Yet haply he, who, wounded sore, Breathless, unhorsed, all covered o'er With blood and sweat, Sinks foiled, but fighting evermore,— Is greater yet. The Poems of William Watson But the fatal volley that laid the lamented Jenkins low, and unhorsed Longstreet at the Wilderness, gave Doby his last long furlough, felling from his horse dead at the feet of his illustrious chieftain. History of Kershaw's Brigade Many a time since that day have I been unhorsed, and by a mere boy who laughed at my discomfiture. Reveries of a Schoolmaster Nor deceive Herself if in the fray he's not unhorsed, Because his conqueror spares him. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig Colonel Washington was unhorsed and made a prisoner, but succeeded with his brave men in preventing the meditated attack in the rear. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical He did not know at what instant this uneasy animal would rear and unhorse him. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Nothing but the agility of Rowdy saved himself or rider, who was nearly unhorsed, from being maimed or killed from the vicious, instant assault. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings They fought with lances, and on horseback, according to the fashion of the borders.—The former was unhorsed and slain, the latter desperately wounded.—Godscroft, Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 The beast unhorsed him, and he was in danger of death. Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2 Yet the battle continued undecided for some time, and several of the horsemen who followed Vaca de Castro were wounded and unhorsed, two gentlemen and several others being slain. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time He made a sad bungle of all the work, though he was not again unhorsed. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Dell led the way, ignoring all counsel, until Dog-toe, on rounding a curve, shied at a dead wolf in the trail, almost unhorsing his rider. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings That might have been forgiven him if he had not unhorsed his future king at Bosworth and almost succeeded in slaughtering him with his own reckless hands. The Moon Rock Many knights of tried valor hurried thither to win laurels, but none were able to unhorse Meliadus, who obtained every prize. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Now let me say to you that you'll help me to count these cattle or I'll discharge, unhorse, and leave you afoot here in this country! Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Inwardly raging as he was, hot, confused, unhorsed, still a strange, fingering insinuation of something agreeable had begun to waken in him. The Flying Legion Even the vainglorious Plante, who piqued himself on his equestrian skill, was once or twice nearly unhorsed, from having chosen his road badly. Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest When unhorsed for the last time during the day, he insisted that I should listen to the story of his exploits. Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field Southern Adventure in Time of War. Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation Thus effectually disguised, and accompanied by Sir Lawaine, Elaine's brother, Lancelot rode on to the tournament, where, still unknown, he unhorsed every knight and won the prize. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Not more than eighty mounted men appear: the rest are killed, wounded, or unhorsed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 52, February, 1862 The second course was like the first, save that Max nearly unhorsed Calli by a marvellous helmet stroke. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy King Henry, unhorsed by a lance-thrust, ran a risk of his life; but he remounted and valiantly returned to the melley. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 And having thus again unhorsed him, she made her excuses to Ailie and slipped away. Tommy and Grizel To challenge, lay his lance in rest, charge, and unhorse his opponent, was an easy matter for Charlemagne. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art And never thinking of the man he had unhorsed, Red Ike dashed after them. Comrades of the Saddle The Young Rough Riders of the Plains My first great joy in life came a few months afterward, when Max unhorsed this same knight, and received the crown of victory from the queen of the lists. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy His strength and prowess were such, that he never met an adversary who was able to unhorse him. The Lay of Marie For by the cowardice and greed and ignorance of little men is Salomon himself confounded, and by them is Hercules lightly unhorsed. Chivalry Afraid of nothing, however, the lad laid his lance in rest when challenged to fight, and charged so bravely that he unhorsed the knight. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art If the Royalists unhorsed the Roundheads, the latter must horse themselves again, as best they could. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 That one, unhorsed by accident, was left to face that oncoming flood. Where the Trail Divides Joys which had smiled had fled into the far distance, and now looked surly enough; all pleasures were unhorsed, and hope was down. Stories by American Authors, Volume 1 Bradamant possessed an irresistible spear, which unhorsed any knight with a touch. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook With his usual bravery he charged into the very midst of the executioners, and unhorsed the valiant champion, Roland. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Meaning to win trophies to lay at Miss Brentwood's feet, the present stage of the rough joust with Fortune found him unhorsed, unweaponed and rolling in the dust of the lists. The Grafters The spears splintered in the gauntlet, and both champions were unhorsed by the shock, rolling on the sand; but nothing worse happened to them. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France A specially heavy kind of armour was worn, sometimes nearly 200 lbs. in weight, so that a knight once unhorsed lay on the ground absolutely helpless, and could not rise without help. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach As she waved her sceptre in token of victory the hat-pin came out of her crown, and wildly throwing the "old hot thing" at the Roman general, she missed him and unhorsed her own chaperon. Comic History of England In the duel Percy was unhorsed, and Douglas captured his pennon and his gauntlet gloves, embroidered with the Percy lion in pearls. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal. The Devil's Dictionary He met and charged a troop of British horse on Waccamaw neck, but by his own account he appears to have been rather worsted, for he was unhorsed himself and his life saved by Serjt. A Sketch of the life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a history of his brigade Varlets were in attendance to help the esquires in looking after their masters, and helping them up, with their heavy armour, if unhorsed. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach Some words passed between them, and they glanced at Barnaby; who well remembered the man he had unhorsed at Westminster, and saw him now before his eyes. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty On this occasion, his single lance maintained a flying fight against thirty Romans, who were detached by Werdan; and, after killing or unhorsing seventeen of their number, Derar returned in safety to his applauding brethren. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 In this station the Armenians again exercised his courage and exposed his negligence; and the same rebel, who baffled all his operations, was unhorsed, and almost slain by the vigor of his lance. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 But he was no horseman, and it is said that, in several of his charges, he was indebted to some one or other of his men for his own safety, being commonly unhorsed. The Life of Francis Marion In the fight he unhorsed Guincel, and took Gaudin of the Mountain; he captured knights and horses alike: my lord Gawain did well. Four Arthurian Romances But, Isaac," said the Pilgrim, smiling, "dost thou know that in these sports, the arms and steed of the knight who is unhorsed are forfeit to his victor? Ivanhoe It is a comical sight to see an unhorsed cowboy chase his runaway horse on foot as he is almost sure to do if caught in such a predicament. Arizona Sketches At this juncture a rotten stirrup leather parted, and Daylight was all but unhorsed. Burning Daylight But he was no rider—was several times unhorsed in combat, and was indebted to the fidelity of his soldiers for his safety.* The Life of Francis Marion In the deepest part of the ford Cliges unhorsed the duke's nephew and so many of his men that they escaped grieving and sad in their shame and confusion. Four Arthurian Romances Yet, even at this disadvantage, the Templar sustained his high reputation; and had not the girths of his saddle burst, he might not have been unhorsed. Ivanhoe Riding hard at him, and crying ‘Treason!’ he killed his standard-bearer, fiercely unhorsed another gentleman, and aimed a powerful stroke at Henry himself, to cut him down. A Child's History of England Only an excellent rider could have escaped being unhorsed, and as it was, Daylight was nastily near to it. Burning Daylight He was unhorsed, and so severely wounded, that all present thought he was dead. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 They did not underestimate the experience, skill, and bravery of their antagonists, but made their first blows count, and unhorsed thirteen of them. Four Arthurian Romances "No man ever unhorsed me, Dr. Sitgreaves," said the dragoon, gravely. The Spy But, Sir William Stanley parried it as it fell, and before Richard could raise his arm again, he was borne down in a press of numbers, unhorsed, and killed. A Child's History of England Ah, yes; but Beauty lending a horse to speed Valor was one thing; Valor unhorsing himself to speed Beauty--oh, how different! The Cavalier Again it passes through thorny woods with overhanging branches which continually threaten to unhorse the rider. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future They deal such blows upon their shields that, beside the wounded, they unhorse more than five hundred of them. Four Arthurian Romances I saw the danger, and instantly pulled up: but he began to plunge, and kick, in a manner that would have unhorsed most men. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor Three years afterwards, Prince Geoffrey, being unhorsed at a tournament, had his brains trampled out by a crowd of horses passing over him. A Child's History of England The rider was almost unhorsed, but managed to retain his seat and quiet his trembling mount. Army Boys in the French Trenches Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy "The Falcon falls," screamed the spectators; "he is unhorsed." Fair Margaret The craft of other men I do not fear, for I have encountered no formidable enemy save myself; but that same midnight stabber unhorsed me long ago. Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship They were especially admired for the firmness with which they kept their saddles, under circumstances enough to unhorse a Centaur. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 Failing in this, he shut himself up in another Castle in Normandy, which the King besieged, and where Robert one day unhorsed and nearly killed him without knowing who he was. A Child's History of England She would have unhorsed Orlando himself had she lived in the times of the knights Paladin. Anna St. Ives A French earl once tried to unhorse our King Edward I., when he was returning from Palestine, wearied by the journey. English Villages In the battle that followed, Varinius was beaten, unhorsed, and compelled to fly for his life. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 03, January, 1858 And look to it if it be courteous to unhorse a knight, who is ready to be thy servant. The Water of the Wondrous Isles Down came the Royal Musketeers of France, full gallop, smash. through the Scots Fusiliers and into the line in rear, where most of them were unhorsed and killed. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf I wheeled my horse suddenly round, and his head coming across the serjeant's breast nearly unhorsed him. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 After this fashion, the Muslims ceased not to come forth and the Franks to unhorse them and take them prisoner, till the day departed and the night came with the darkness. The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II General Stewart and Major Harvey, furious at his inactivity, charged the French at the head of two squadrons of cavalry only, dashed through the enemy's column, unhorsed General Laborde and wounded General Foy. With Moore at Corunna I have some very vague, indistinct remembrance of warding off a sabre-cut from the head of a wounded and unhorsed officer in the m�l�e of yesterday, but more I know not. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 A second and a third succeeded, but were unhorsed with equal facility, and thrown to the earth, severely wounded. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies A furious volley unhorsed at least half of the charging column, and the rest were seen striking with their sabres at the blue infantry, who stabbed with their bayonets at the rearing horses. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee So I journeyed, Mazeppa-wise, through the abysses of that first night, and was not unhorsed. The Subterranean Brotherhood O lovely brother, to see proud knight unhorsed by prancing motley Fool! The Geste of Duke Jocelyn Thus we began patiently to build our back-fire in the ranks of the Democratic organization itself, to unhorse the Essex boss. Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him Then grappling, each endeavored to unhorse the other. National Epics Victory went to the one who unhorsed his opponent or broke in the proper manner the greatest number of lances. Early European History Geri unhorsed his man at the first charge, and left him stunned. Hereward, the Last of the English The Infanta has her fancies; unhorsed knights Count not among them. Count Alarcos; a Tragedy I was likely to get on with him very well, I thought, but the fawning attitude of his wife quite unhorsed me. The Master of Silence A Romance He had talked down everybody, unhorsed every cavalier. Coningsby "If you are unhorsed, comrade," one of them said to Hal Carter, "and in an extremity, remember that the cry for mercy is 'Misericorde.'" A March on London I was one of those that stood by him in 1714, when he unhorsed the Duke of Marlborough out of his command. Rob Roy — Volume 01 He rode at a Russian, and unhorsed him; he remembers seeing the man go down. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction The wind swept through the narrow gateway with a force that almost unhorsed us. The Lands of the Saracen Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain There was unhorsing of foes, and re-seating of friends, and great cries, and anguish, and unceasing labour; and twenty Pagans went down for one Christian; but still the Christians fell. Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 1 Then the White Hoods rushed upon the bailie, unhorsed and slew him, and tore the earl's banner to pieces. A March on London Close by a band of gypsies had lit their fire, near them their romantic caravan stood unhorsed, and the horse cropped grass beside it. The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories Or stay, reader, unhorse me that marble emperor; knock me those marble feet from those marble stirrups of Charlemagne. Miscellaneous Essays The archduke at the same instant was wounded by a lance in the cheek, unhorsed, and forced to quit the field. Holland The History of the Netherlands "And who, my lord," she said in sudden scorn, "Unhorsed once, years ago, the brave Sir Torm, Who never was unhorsed by knight before?" Under King Constantine Upon this occurrence Gíw rushed forward in the hopes of capturing the prince; but it so happened that he was unhorsed in the same way. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 Moor had been ridden down, unhorsed, and captured. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 1 April 1861-November 1863 The House resisted, and returned the bill to the Senate with the rider unhorsed. Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 To this peremptory mandate the knight made no other reply than charging him with such impetuosity, that he was unhorsed in a twinkling, and lay sprawling on the ground, seemingly sore bruised with his fall. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves One of the brothers had already been unhorsed and most grievously wounded. In the Court of King Arthur At length the imperial standard-bearer was slain, and Frederic himself unhorsed. Medieval Europe More than that, my presence of mind came near being unhorsed by the sudden apparition of the fish. Locusts and Wild Honey The lances burst into shivers, both the knights being almost unhorsed. The Junior Classics — Volume 5 Next he flung himself into the thickest of the fight, and before the trumpets sounded the signal to cease, he had unhorsed thirty good knights. The Junior Classics — Volume 4 And such was the King's strength he unhorsed Sir Tristram. In the Court of King Arthur "Sir Thomas," said the king, "is my son dead or unhorsed, or so wounded that he cannot help himself?" The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism When—the tale needs but little enlarging One turned round by chance on his courser; To his horror, the monster was charging At the lady, as if to unhorse her. Station Life in New Zealand "I am going," floated back to Tad faintly, causing him to laugh so heartily that he was nearly unhorsed when his pony rose to the hurdle. The Pony Rider Boys in the Ozarks Or, the Secret of Ruby Mountain He was not an impressive man in an attempted flight of eloquence, and the preacher's laughter quite unhorsed him. The One Woman "If you would mount some good honest hobby and ride it hard, I doubt whether any one could unhorse you," she replied in a low tone, as she accompanied him to the parlor. Opening a Chestnut Burr While, therefore, they tugged and grappled together upon terms which bore such little accordance with their long acquaintance and close neighbourhood, it was no wonder that Bridgenorth should be unhorsed with much violence. Peveril of the Peak After leading the Burgundians into battle, Siegfried fought in the thickest of the fray until almost unhorsed by the Saxon king, Ludger. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 A couple of unhorsed vans were pushed up the gangway by the side of the house, and the big gate was closed. Many Cargoes The unhorsed travellers were dismayed at the situation in which they found themselves. The Great Salt Lake Trail He was unhorsed and alone in the heart of the hill country—alone in a strange and, it seemed to Lynde as he looked about him, uninhabited region. The Queen of Sheba & My Cousin the Colonel At first Grace had had some bad spills, but eventually she learned to outwit her pony and ride him no matter how savagely he tried to unhorse her. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert They contended a long time with equal skill and courage; at length Sir Philip unhorsed his antagonist. The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story They rode down Ali Partab—unhorsed him—bound him—threw him on his horse again—and galloped off before any but the Hindoo had time to realize that he was their objective. Rung Ho! Plunging his spear into the nearest foe, he drew his battle-axe and clove open the head of the one in the rear, and before his comrades could come up with him had unhorsed a third. The Great Salt Lake Trail Without dismounting, the guide turned his own mount, and fairly dragging the unwilling pony behind him, pounded back to the place where Ned had been unhorsed. The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico Or, the End of the Silver Trail Several, too, had been hit or unhorsed, though the Overland party did not really know how much damage they had done to the attackers. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert The black champion lifted, as if she had been an infant, the charming Zelica from the Templar's saddle-bow, and bore her senseless form to the unhorsed knight. The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence Prince Thomas himself was twice unhorsed and thrown into a ditch, but it was now almost dark, his rank was unrecognized, and he succeeded in making his escape and rejoining his scattered troops. Won By the Sword : a tale of the Thirty Years' War Daynecourt and many of his men were at the first onslaught unhorsed and slain, and those who followed were repulsed. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce The party were riding home one afternoon in March, when a mounted dragoon came rushing by, breaking their ranks and nearly unhorsing Mr. Taafe. Percy Bysshe Shelley Grace Harlowe had been alert for this very thing, but just the same the suddenness of the move had nearly unhorsed her. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert And so ended the great crusade with our knight unhorsed and floundering in the dust. Peter: a novel of which he is not the hero "In my day, Master d'Aubricour, it was not the custom for a brave man-at-arms to look to being unhorsed; but times are changed." The Lances of Lynwood Three times Bruce was unhorsed and as often remounted by Sir Simon Fraser. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce As pupils of the dashing Spaniards, many of these dissipated fellows, quaffing too freely of the stirrup-cup, and riding headlong after the herds, when they reeled in the saddle, were unhorsed and killed. Omoo Grace finally subdued him and sat waiting for her companions to mount, all of whom managed the operation successfully, though Emma Dean was twice nearly unhorsed. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert Lances were tilted at malefactors of great wealth, in jousts where few were unhorsed and no blood spilled. The Mirrors of Washington The unhorsed ones promptly find a leg of the mother, the usual climbing-pole; they swarm up it as fast as they can and recover their places on the bearer's back. The Wonders of Instinct Chapters in the Psychology of Insects "Confounded brute!" cried the unhorsed horseman, suddenly degraded into a pedestrian, just as ashamed as a cavalry officer degraded to a foot soldier. A Journey to the Interior of the Earth "Is my son dead or unhorsed or so wounded that he cannot help himself?" asked the king. Famous Men of the Middle Ages So quick had Lieutenant Wingate been in unhorsing the man that the ugly visitor had not even time to draw his weapon. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert Maidens wave Their kerchiefs, and old women weep for joy While others not so satisfied unhorse The gilded equipage, and, turning loose His steeds, usurp a place they well deserve. The Task and Other Poems He thought with the shock to unhorse Rire-pour-tout, and finish him then at his leisure. Under Two Flags And if thou abidest were thou art, he will unhorse thee. The Lilac Fairy Book After this fashion the Moslems ceased not dashing forwards, one after one, and the Franks to unhorse them and take them captive, till day departed and the night with darkness upstarted. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 There is yet another part he played," said he, "as I have good cause to remember—for he is the only man that can boast of having unhorsed Ramiro del' Orca. The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro Major Pack-Beresford and other officers were shot down, and every unhorsed man remained necessarily as a prisoner under the very muzzles of the riflemen in the donga. The Great Boer War I calculate with confidence on being unhorsed with abnormal rapidity, and rare, indeed, are the instances in which my anticipations are not promptly and fully realised. Hard Cash In the joust between him and Edmunds, in lists of his adversary's own contriving, he had held victoriously to his course while his opponent had been unhorsed. The Cleveland Era; a chronicle of the new order in politics The Whigs, however, proved unequal to the task of unhorsing their foes; and, with two exceptions, the Democrats elected every President from Jackson to Lincoln. The Boss and the Machine; a chronicle of the politicians and party organization Is this young Squire never to be unhorsed, or is your King himself to lay lance in rest ere his way can be cleared? Sir Nigel The stricken officer threw up his sword arm, his bridle arm clutched his saddle-pommel, as if resisting the attempt of Death to unhorse him. The Red Acorn Tagrag and the Baron ran courses against the other champions; ay, and unhorsed two apiece; whereupon the other three refused to turn out; and preciously we laughed at them, to be sure! Burlesques And here I was, on board the Elsinore, unhorsed by my encounters with the problems of the ultimate, carried off the field with a broken pate. The Mutiny of the Elsinore They have not wasted their first blows; for they have unhorsed thirteen. Cliges; a romance For he had not only been unhorsed, but by his dearest hobby. Sir Gibbie Six robber bodies lay on the turf, while two others of the gang were unhorsed and ran scampering as fast as they could after their retreating fellows. Beasts, Men and Gods At the beginning of the encounter a shot in the back had unhorsed me. The Coming Conquest of England Sponsilier and I were great friends, as were likewise our outfits, and we nearly unhorsed each other in our rough but hearty greetings. The Outlet The other four, in great wrath, go all together to strike Cliges; but he neither stumbles nor trembles nor have they unhorsed him. Cliges; a romance The unhorsed ones promptly find a leg of the mother, the usual climbing-pole; they swarm up it as fast as they can and recover their places on the bearer’s back. The Life of the Spider However, life was dear to him, and therefore he began struggling with the fellow; and finally getting his foot under the villain's, he unhorsed him, when both fell heavily to the ground. Royalty Restored As they drove along, the agent was on the look-out for signs to show why the corporal had been unhorsed. An Historical Mystery "This must be the devil, or Flibbertigibbet again!" said Wayland, after a vain struggle to disengage himself, and unhorse the urchin who clung to him; "do Kenilworth oaks bear such acorns?" Kenilworth Thus the point of the fir-tree caught him upon the shoulder and came near to unhorse him. The Blue Flower "I was not rightly unhorsed!" he cried, hoarsely and with livid lips, to the Marshal and his attendants, who had ridden up. Men of Iron His answer was: he would unto the stews, And from the common'st creature pluck a glove And wear it as a favour; and with that He would unhorse the lustiest challenger. King Richard II Something, some obstacle, was in his way and that unhorsed him. An Historical Mystery Pshaw! if it come to the worse, it will be easy unhorsing him. Kenilworth But Judah struck him on his shield with the stone, and unhorsed him. The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 Now I shall do my endeavor to unhorse thee as I would an acknowledged peer in arms. Men of Iron What had I to do there? an unhorsed, degraded warrior. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West FEW reverses in this changeful world are more complete and disheartening than that of a traveller, suddenly unhorsed, in the midst of the wilderness. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains But the press of the fight soon parted the combatants, and, in the turmoil that ensued, Lerma was unhorsed, and left on the field covered with wounds. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas How Sir Tristram and Sir Palomides did the next day, and how King Arthur was unhorsed. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 From what he did say this morning, methinks the Sieur de la Montaigne meaneth only to break three lances with thee, and will content himself therewith, without seeking to unhorse thee. Men of Iron A whip and a rope were left in a conspicuous situation by the robbers, as a taunt to the simpletons they had unhorsed. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West Being now completely unhorsed, Mr. Miller and his three companions wandered on foot for several hundred miles, enduring hunger, thirst, and fatigue, while traversing the barren wastes which abound beyond the Rocky Mountains. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains So they rode together, and unhorsed other, and turned their shields, and drew their swords, and fought mightily as noble knights proved, by the space of two hours. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 And then within a little while he had slain half their horses and unhorsed them, and their horses ran in the fields and forest. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 "And truly," he added, "I shall need all my courage this bout, for the Sieur de la Montaigne telleth me that he will ride to unhorse me this time." Men of Iron Scarcely did I catch her words, for a man sprang in, seizing my bridle-rein and leg and struggling to unhorse me. The Jacket (Star-Rover) Blood-red was colored many a lordly buckler; many a man in the fierce conflict was unhorsed. The Nibelungenlied Next came th' Independent - a dev'lish designer, And got himself call'd by a holier name - Makes Jack to unhorse, for he was diviner, And would make her travel as far's Amsterdam. Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 How Sir Tristram was unhorsed and smitten down by Sir Launcelot, and after that Sir Tristram smote down King Arthur. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 |
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