| 单词 | caparison |
| 例句 | It swept by in a fine parade of shining mail, bright banners, and gaily caparisoned horses. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z They withdrew from the ring, carrying the caparisons. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was ridden to the pyre and sacrificed there, in order that it would be able to bear its master in the world to come. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z A military leader or ruler, he wears a tasseled hat, rides a caparisoned mount, and is accompanied by dozens of smaller figures, a sculptural demographic of Kajola’s citizenry. Bamigboye, Nigeria’s Tour-de-Force Sculptor, Claims His Fame in the World 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The fabric became alive with a “miniature but microscopically detailed battle scene,” complete with silken tents of different colors, “gaily caparisoned horses, soldiers on horseback, their armor glinting in the sun, and men with longbows.” Books of The Times: ‘Hallucinations,’ by Oliver Sacks 2012-11-26T22:26:01Z You shall feast and then you shall be caparisoned like Jove himself! Opinion | Mike Bloomberg humbles himself before the people 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison. Was Edward the Black Prince really a nasty piece of work? 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Nearly every festival in the state includes at least one elephant draped in gold-plated caparisons. India Ink: Elephant Rights Movement Clashes With Tradition in Kerala 2012-05-26T05:54:26Z An order was immediately given; and in three minutes the horse of a dragoon officer, fully caparisoned, was led up to Mowle's side, who, after a moment's hesitation, mounted, and rode on with the troop. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Next follows the Ambassador of the King on a mule, with gorgeous caparisons of stamped green and red leather, bearing the tiger rampant, the arms of the great potentate his master. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The horses were two noble blacks, caparisoned in brass mounted harness, and driven by a negro somewhat advanced in life, and perched upon a heavy luxurious cushion. I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success 2012-04-18T02:00:11.437Z By the magic of the moon the horses in their clothing were turned into the caparisoned steeds of knights-at-arms setting forth upon a romantic quest. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z In Kollum, a group calling itself the Pooram-Perunaal Celebration Committee was denied a permit to march 52 elephants in protest; the members dressed a bulldozer in a gold-plated caparison and marched with that instead. India Ink: Elephant Rights Movement Clashes With Tradition in Kerala 2012-05-26T05:54:26Z One rode a white horse covered with a gold net; another a dark grey, the bridle and housings studded with 28 diamonds; then came a black charger with purple cloth caparisons. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z Next to the Ambassador of the great King rides the Archbishop, upon a mule similarly caparisoned. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Next there came into sight another horse, whose harness and caparison were of blue satin, fringed with gold and bestrewn with stars made of embroidery of gold stuff on a violet field. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Near the principal door of the inn stood eight or nine horses gayly caparisoned and in the charge of three foreign-looking men, who, lounging in their saddles, were passing a jug from hand to hand. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z It consists of a large hall, down whose center is massed a splendid array of horsemen, caparisoned in historic armor. Heroic Spain 2012-03-26T02:00:38.797Z In English—There were many rich caparisons, embroidered on silks and satins, many a beautiful penon fixed to a lance, and many a banner displayed. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z They rode in the royal victoria, drawn by four horses, accompanied by numerous outriders in gala uniforms and on caparisoned horses. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z Tell me, was his snowy palace open, Were his steeds caparisoned, and ready; And was he equipp’d his bride to visit?” Servian Popular Poetry 2012-03-03T03:00:19.423Z Badges were also employed in various other ways, as, for example, on the furniture of houses, on robes of state, on the caparisons of horses, on seals, and in the details of gothic edifices. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z A triumphal car it was, blazing with gold and colour, enriched with velvet and embroidery, weighed down with gilded figures, dragged along by six black horses sumptuously caparisoned. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z He always appeared in a magnificent state carriage, of red trimmed with gold, with six horses richly caparisoned, and outriders going before, and the Swiss guards following after. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z Meanwhile the duke, at the head of a hunting-party, was leisurely proceeding homewards; Burgundy himself was mounted upon a stately, richly caparisoned steed. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z At noon a gay procession crossed the green camping-ground, four mares caparisoned in red trappings, each carrying two women in bright dresses, but shrouded in pure white sheets bound round their heads with silver chains. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z Cavalcades of Persians on showy horses gaily caparisoned dashed past 121 frequently. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z It is only the outward shell when you see that we have fine horses and rich caparisons, that we eat and drink well, and are splendidly clothed. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z The messengers of honour were selected, the white horse stood in readiness, caparisoned with Asiatic pomp, as if it had been saddled for carrying the Grand Signior to mosque. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z The caparison of their horses is a halter and saddle. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z The horses are caparisoned with old saddles, old bridles or halters, and pack-saddles, with a bag or blanket thrown over them; a rope or string as often constituted the girth as a piece of leather. The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 2012-02-04T03:00:17.917Z A "meke"—dance—by three hundred gorgeously caparisoned Fijian warriors, wielding each an ancient battle-axe, which followed, was a marvel of well-timed movement. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z They delight in horses which are strong and swift, not in such as are handsomely marked and richly caparisoned, wishing to inspire terror rather than admiration. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z Countless was the spoil in gold, silver, richly caparisoned horses, shields, swords, and body-armour. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Henry VIII., in writing to thank Louis for a richly caparisoned Spanish genet which he had sent as a present, expressed his hopes that Mary's lively disposition might not harm conjugal peace. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z The elephant, which was richly caparisoned, was intended for the prince; the palki the framework of which was silver and was gaudily adorned, was meant for the princess; and the horse for the minister’s son. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z She was that in his new discovery of her: and was that better than he knew; caparisoned and trained for that. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z They were led by a muleteer who was handsomely dressed, and who rode another richly caparisoned mule. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z I was somewhat similarly caparisoned, and, because it would have hurt his feelings, I overcame the temptation to fling half my load into a creek we crossed, though this would have greatly pleased me. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z During his absence, Rachel had put on her habit, and found that it fitted her beautifully; and Black Agnes had been caparisoned, and was pawing the gravel before the hall door. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z In the first place, you prevented me from getting upon the richly caparisoned elephant, though my father, the king, had purposely sent it for me. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z Now everyone 217 sauntered; for everyone was freshly caparisoned for the wonderful night glories of midsummer Manhattan. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z They were caparisoned in Indian fashion with gay colors and fancy trappings. Girl Scouts in the Rockies 2011-11-16T03:00:25.047Z Cotton was immaculate in new uniform, and sat, a trim, soldierly figure, on his freshly caparisoned horse. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z Elephants richly caparisoned with silver trappings formed presents to Brahmins. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z “On a sudden an elephant gorgeously caparisoned shot across his path” Swet walked many a mile in darkness. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z He was never richly caparisoned with embroidered bridle and trappings of scarlet and gold. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z Alexander turned and saw the gayly caparisoned squadrons of the Persian right dashing into the river. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The horses also suffered not a little, and though covered with splendid caparisons, they stood with heads toward the earth, puffing rolls of steam from their nostrils. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The two horses are caparisoned in bright harness; the driver wears a red waistcoat and is a negro, and powdered. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Before and behind him trotted squadrons of horsemen, whose arms and caparisons gleamed with all the colours of the rainbow. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The Seigneur told him also that he would give him three hundred francs a year for his service, and three horses, richly caparisoned. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z None used saddles, but each horse was caparisoned with a gayly colored saddle-cloth embroidered with gold thread. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z It is fitting that such life should be gorgeously caparisoned; there was no homespun in its disposition. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z Here the Prince mounted the elephant in waiting, his host having provided a majestic beast, richly caparisoned and gorgeously painted. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z No lace adorns his jacket, no fringe of any sort sets off the caparison of his good steed; his neckerchief, which peeps out of his dolman, might almost be considered shabby. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z At length, with lance in rest, I sallied forth from my pavilion swifter than a merlin, well planted in the stirrup, and armed all in white on a charger, the which had a white caparison. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z On the gravel sweep before the palace grooms and men-at-arms were holding richly caparisoned horses, and people were continually coming up and riding away, their places to be filled by new arrivals. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z But, before the Chattee-maker had started, the Rajah sent over to him a most magnificent charger richly caparisoned, which he begged he would ride when going to see the enemy’s camp. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z A procession was formed, all the elephants being splendidly caparisoned, and a small escort of dragoons rode in advance. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z Warriors might be seen rapidly caparisoning their ponies, while others, already prepared for action, were gathered around the little group of chiefs in the centre apparently engaged in debate. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z The captured animals told him something besides: their caparison proved them to belong to trappers; which, in his reckoning, more than doubled their number. The Yellow Chief 2011-07-05T02:00:27.013Z A sham resistance is always made by the people of her camp, in spite of which she fails not to be borne away on a richly caparisoned horse, with loud shouts and feux de joie. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z It rather perplexed us to see the magnificent caparisons of the horses of the cardinals; and more especially to behold the Holy Father sitting on a fair palfrey, bearing the sacred Host. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z In the village he was struck with the sight of a horse whom they were shoeing, for, by the caparison and all, he recognized it as Roquairol's festive steed. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z While I was gazing on this hideous rabble, a man of huge proportions rode up on a horse finely caparisoned, which had evidently been the late property of some dashing Roman officer. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z When I was near to it, I heard the noise of an approaching multitude, and soon espied a vast crowd of horsemen magnificently attired, and mounted on very fine horses richly caparisoned. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z A moment more, and she was at the door confronting a man and a woman, both gaily caparisoned. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z The “merry-go-round” is in full swing, with a crowd of spectators, among them many wistful children, watching the prancing camels and gaily caparisoned horses. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z He perceived a richly caparisoned figure advancing towards him. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z The Roman senators, generals and magnates were seen heading the different divisions of this vast multitude, riding in blazing chariots drawn by superb horses richly caparisoned. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z We found two mules richly caparisoned awaiting us at the door; the judge insisted upon our mounting them with great ceremony. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z The next morning I helped to caparison him as for his wedding. The Great Captain: A Story of the Days of Sir Walter Raleigh 2011-04-19T02:00:15.690Z When His Excellency went abroad, it was in a gilded coach, not unlike that of our Lord Mayor, drawn by twelve mules, caparisoned in yellow, red, and gold, the national colours of the kingdom. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Next came two grooms on foot, leading a horse covered with black caparison, the reins being held by a gentleman on horseback. The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z By the archway of the dwelling of the Aguileras stands a bay horse, gaily caparisoned. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z By the side of this officer rode another, whose elegant equipments and splendidly caparisoned horse announced him to be the officer in command—the captain. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z A small body it was, about forty in all, with but two officers—he who commanded and a cornet, their arms and accoutrements, as the light caparison of their horses, proclaiming them on scout. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z These magnates, likewise, went abroad in gilded coaches, drawn by four, six, and even eight richly caparisoned mules, and had their trains of gaily liveried slaves. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z A simple affair this; only the tethering out of their steeds, and stripping them of such caparison as they carry. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z The “beau” was still chief aide-de-camp, gaily caparisoned as ever; but of him I had almost ceased to think. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z The good steed he bestrode, caparisoned in costly fashion; the rich costume he wore; his sharply chiselled features, and aristocratic bearing—all betokened the filius nobilis. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Several squadrons and battalions advanced, and Amasis, king of Tanis, was at their head upon an Arabian horse caparisoned with scarlet trappings embroidered with gold. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z He saw the gayly caparisoned mule gallop madly away, leaving its rider struggling with desperate arms to free his hair from the rough grasp of the oak. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z Horses are being caught and caparisoned, while the newly acquired animals from the Horcasitas are again loaded with the spoils, those that carried the captives being also made ready for the road. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z I saw him dismount from his fine black horse—like himself, splendidly caparisoned—and handing the reins to a bystander, he came walking towards us. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z The high-crowned beaver hats; the close-fitting habits of green velvet; the gauntlets upon their hands; and the whips in them, proclaimed the two ladies to be those, for whom the sidesaddle horses had been caparisoned. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Seated upon a gaily caparisoned mule, amidst the jingling of bells and brass ornaments, the general of the gun-men proceeds in state across the green parade. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The Englishmen saw the bare head and richly caparisoned shoulders of a tall priest, who swayed monotonously from side to side, and muttered Latin in a deep voice. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z Nothing more now but to draw picket-pins, coil up trail-ropes, mount, and move off; for their horse caparison, scant and easily adjusted, is already on. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z The moment after, he appeared in front—a young warrior, proudly caparisoned, and of noble aspect. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Perhaps the gentlemen who caused the horses to disappear have taken this mode of procuring caparisons! The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z The king bestrode a richly caparisoned mule, and wore a green scarf mantle of Delhi embroidery. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z Multitudes almost entirely composed of the poor: no plumed helmets or richly caparisoned war-horses. The Ravens and the Angels With Other Stories and Parables 2011-02-23T03:00:29.860Z The Queen sat in a gorgeous state carriage, drawn by eight cream colored horses, richly caparisoned. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z His stables contained thirty elephants sumptuously caparisoned, and a hundred and fifty horses, the best that India could produce. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z Unlike me, he was on horseback—bestriding a well caparisoned steed. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z Wandering aimlessly about the forests, this man had one day come upon a noble horse, fully caparisoned, and a spear lying by its side. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z Three days after, the great gateway of Cro' Martin Castle opened to admit a stately hearse drawn by six horses, all mournfully caparisoned, shaking with plumes and black-fringed drapery. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Armed like a German rider, with black casque, black cuirass and white cloak, Colonel Plouernel bestrode a powerful Breton bay mare, caparisoned in scarlet. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The knights, cased in armor, were on beautifully caparisoned horses. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z His steed was caparisoned with oaken leaves, his armour looked like wild weeds decked with wood mosses, and on his ragged shield was the strange device, "Salvagesse sans finesse." Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z After them, on a richly caparisoned charger, rode the knight in his shining armour, bearing in his hand the precious sword of Sesostris. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z In the park without, numerous youthful cavaliers are careering about, mounted upon steeds splendidly caparisoned, whilst a mounted guard of honour stands enranked about a bow-shot in front of the principal entrance. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The caparisoned elephants may be the flavour of Kerala's festival season - it runs from December to April - but their treatment is leaving the wildlife authorities and lovers deeply worried. Stressed out 2010-03-04T00:01:00Z He was mounted on a mule, gorgeously caparisoned, the gift of the city. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies Gorgeously caparisoned, and trumpeting strange squeals of defiance, each elephant was urged towards this barrier by his two riders. The Great Mogul As Amador conjectured, the boat contained his promised companion, who instantly sprang upon the beach and on the caparisoned animal, and in a few moments was at the side of the cavalier. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico At the end of that time a noble lady came riding upon a horse caparisoned with gold, and she sought out Owain and took the ring from his hand. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race My horse stood at the post all caparisoned, while I made ready. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician Then, fully armed and seated on a horse splendidly caparisoned, 17 he plunged into its depths, while a crowd of men and women showered corn and other offerings after him. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Here he came, not astride of the doleful pony that had carried him away, but riding an elegantly caparisoned steed. The Red Mustang It is recorded that the gentlemen of the town sent down to the boat landing a fine roan horse for De Soto to ride and a richly caparisoned mule for Do�a Isabel. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 The diamond-rayed caparison, Makes of his flight one declining path From Heaven's pity down upon Our waiting earth. Poems of Emile Verhaeren In a day or two I was in it; and in another day or two I was caparisoned as a laborer, and in the field. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician It was time for the King to descend to the court-yard, already filled with horses richly caparisoned, and elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen. Marguerite de Valois No, no; I do not wish to look as if caparisoned in gilded leather. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern Now a car came, moving slowly and drawn by two oxen caparisoned in black. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII But the line of the horizon is soon darkened by dust, From afar the earth trembles Under the tread of steeds caparisoned in iron, And mounted by warriors cased in iron themselves. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Mounted upon chargers caparisoned in iron, their own iron casques hid their faces; cuirassed in iron and gloved in iron, they wore leggings of iron, and bucklers of the same metal. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Old-fashioned men, truly irregulars; whether their clothing, equipments, or caparisons were regarded, it would have been difficult to have discovered any circumstance of uniformity. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools My horse, fully caparisoned and impatient, like his master, for the field, my groom now led to where I stood, by Harleston's side, before my tent. With Ring of Shield Let us rejoice in the sun, in the free winds of the sky, in the glory of flowers, in the pride of horses and elephants richly caparisoned. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar Lank horses whose raw bones show through the embroidered black caparisons and whose heads jerk feebly under the tall nodding crests; they are burying despair. A Pushcart at the Curb Look at that bevy of richly caparisoned customers. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century "But the Duke of Buckingham carried the splendour of that day's bravery, his habit and caparisons of blue velvet, embroidered with Golden naves of carts, burning, the trappings supported by footmen habited costly and suitable." The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West He was a bigger man, too, and like big men, he took things more quietly; he had the steady courage which the dashing and gaily caparisoned Celt somewhat lacked. The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. They were clothed in complete mail, over which they wore surcoats of violet-colored velvet, while the caparisons of their horses were of cloth of gold. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 A horse richly caparisoned was presented to him, with a cimeter and belt worth three hundred ducats; and he was promoted to the rank of major. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Then two by two, Proud in caparisons of kingly blue, Bitted with bars of gold, in silver shod, Treading like kings, cream-coloured stallions trod, Dragging the carriage with the Prince and Queen. King Cole We therefore equipped ourselves in the best possible manner, caparisoned our horses, and patiently awaited our general's commands to march out. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The lady saw this, and said: "Come, our chariots are ready, and our horses caparisoned." The Wouldbegoods Amidst the concourse were to be seen the noble ladies of Milan, in gay, fantastic cars, shining in silk brocade, and with sumptuous caparisons for their horses. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 And from this hill it is that we ride through the newly cut road, a thousand men and women of us in stately procession, but withal gaily caparisoned. Seeds of Pine This man became afterwards a great ally of Mohammed Ali, and I have often seen him riding about on a fine horse caparisoned with red velvet in the old Mameluke style. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant The caparison and reins of his horse were set with silver and embroidered with red silk. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 All the men who own or can borrow a horse are mounted upon steeds of all descriptions, more or less richly caparisoned, according to the ability of the owner. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches He had a little round picture of the identical grey horse, caparisoned with the identical pillion, before which he used to do a sort of fetish worship, and abuse turnpike-roads and carriages. Tom Brown's School Day's The meal finished, horses were standing, ready caparisoned, at the door, and whilst my friends amused themselves to their fancy, I seized a rifle, and in company with a young American, started on a hunt. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia And down the steep street came other insects, warrior ants astride of horses caparisoned in blue and silver, and green and gold, with shining metallic wing-cases and fierce head ornaments. Command A man in a gold-embroidered scarlet coat sat upon a richly caparisoned steed, surrounded by a gay retinue. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace The Prince of Aragon was in full armour on his war horse and Isabella riding a beautiful mule, splendidly caparisoned, the bridle being held by two noble pages. Cathedrals of Spain Two splendidly caparisoned sumpter mules were harnessed to the four poles, beside which marched two slaves. A Christian But a Roman This last, himself, followed the deputies, magnificently clothed and mounted upon a richly caparisoned horse, counting upon his presence to counteract the impression they might make. The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine Close behind him rode the king, in a chariot of ivory inlaid with gold, followed by his royal kindred in embroidered garments, and a long train of nobles riding on camels richly caparisoned. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning Over a similar part of the staked plain came the exploring Spaniards, with their cattle and caparisoned horses, their enslaved Aztecs, their priests bearing the Cross before. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure This now empty space once held a statue of King Charles the Seventh, armed cap-à-pie on a galloping caparisoned charger, as he may be seen represented on medals of the period. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Nine guests were bidden to S�nnica's banquet, and as night closed in they came, some in chariots, others mounted on gaily caparisoned horses, passing between rows of slaves holding lighted torches. Sónnica Worthy burgomasters, with shrewd, significant faces, ride at their head on spirited horses, richly caparisoned. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. Their spirited horses pranced under their rich caparisons. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres They alighted from their richly caparisoned horses, held them by the bridle, and walked slowly. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium A car with a nag caparisoned at the water edge! Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) A donkey boy pushed aside the crowd to let the closely veiled, silk-mantled lady rider pass through on her caparisoned donkey. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise To and fro, upon brave steeds, richly caparisoned, rode a hundred lords and their followers, with many a score of gay and gallant knights and their attendant gentlemen. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III We turned towards it, intending to rest a few hours, when, to my great astonishment I saw near the hut several traveling mules and richly caparisoned horses in charge of some slaves. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres In all the villages the inhabitants viewed them with great curiosity, and at Hakodate the street was crowded with spectators, some with silk dresses and mounted on richly caparisoned horses. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality One morning, about a day's ride from his destination, he met two gay cavaliers, with finely caparisoned horses, speeding on their way to Paris. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier Each knight had sent his war-horse fully caparisoned, led by two servants in the livery of the family, and followed by his shield and spear-bearers. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore His favourite steed, caparisoned to carry two, and with its panoply embroidered with jewels, was brought before his pavilion. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III He rode a large war steed, black of coat and caparisoned in red. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The Lord Mayor's state coach was drawn by six beautiful iron-grey horses, gorgeously caparisoned, and the companies made a grand appearance. Old and New London Volume I It required not much reasoning to arrive at these conclusions; and our adventurers had come to them almost on that instant, when they first set eyes on the caparisoned camel. The Boy Slaves Any one who has ever loved a horse can appreciate a horseman's dear desire that beauty should go beautifully caparisoned. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories But just at that moment we perceived, approaching from the distance, what we took to be a mounted Chinese mandarin, and his servant leading behind him two richly caparisoned and riderless horses. Across Asia on a Bicycle The horses, with nodding plumes, and gorgeous caparisons, and tinkling bells, dazzled the eyes of the Parisians as they swept through the Champs Elysées, drawing their loads of lords and ladies enveloped in furs. Maria Antoinette Makers of History The feast over, the Constable, in his gilt armour, ambled into the hall on a caparisoned mule, and arranged the sequence of sports. Old and New London Volume I Animals intended to be offered in sacrifice, caparisoned in trappings of gold, horsemen most sumptuously equipped, chariots of war splendidly built and adorned, and banners and trophies of every kind, were conspicuous in the train. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Scene V.—A procession of caparisoned horse, and giraffes carrying monkeys. Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion His richly caparisoned white charger was now brought up. Across Asia on a Bicycle In a suit of Gilt Armour, richly chased, on a barded Charger—caparisons, &c., of blue and gold. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign These mules were all selected for their great size and strength, and were splendidly caparisoned. Alexander the Great Makers of History Their horses were beautiful and fleet, and splendidly caparisoned. Cyrus the Great Makers of History They seemed to be tolerably well cared for, too; and those which we saw caparisoned were ornamented with gay saddle-cloths, and rather a superfluity of trappings for civil animals. Records of Later Life The man who had caparisoned his horse stood looking after him as he disappeared in the night. Claim Number One All the women kissed his hand as he rode by on his bay, with fiery red caparison. Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland The officers rode on horses elegantly caparisoned, and prancing proudly. Alexander the Great Makers of History As a man looking through many thickness of glass, so Nelson saw Jereboam reel on his splendidly caparisoned podoko, clasp both hands to his forehead and sink to earth. Astounding Stories, February, 1931 It was now seen that the approaching bands were composed in equal parts of the gaudily caparisoned workmen and their plainly dressed advisers. The Arena Volume 18, No. 92, July, 1897 They ride upon a donkey handsomely caparisoned, sitting astride upon a high and broad saddle, covered with a rich Turkey carpet. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 They were caparisoned with long housings of costly brocade, and ornamented with gold or silver, according to the colour of the rider's dress, and their manes and tails were decorated with knots of gay ribbons. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Sukhur Bridge, Indus Thursday, January 13th.—Amir sent seven camels, beautifully caparisoned, to take us to his camp. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' My father gave the starost the horse he had so well merited, completely caparisoned, and with a groom to take care of him. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The bride sets out richly apparelled and caparisoned to the tryst with the bridegroom. The Balladists Famous Scots Series The next feature, and the prettiest, consisted of the Pasha's led horses, in number about eighteen, all beautiful little Arabs, caparisoned with crimson and black velvet, and cloth of gold. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 His own gorgeous dress, and the caparisons of his steed, were estimated to be worth sixty thousand crowns of gold. Henry IV, Makers of History On the other side is another group, also a hunting party, on splendidly caparisoned horses, and accompanied by a train of attendants. Six Centuries of Painting Some one present was quick to assert that it most certainly was a caparison and not a pack-saddle at all; that no one but a fool could take it for a pack-saddle. The Story of Don Quixote To the young chief he restored his own richly caparisoned steed, which had fallen to the lot of the unfortunate Mr. Hammond, who was now lying desperately wounded, in the care of the faithful Antonio. Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America Resulting in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, in an Unexplored Region; and the Possession of two Remarkable Aztec Children, Descendants and Specimens of the Sacerdotal Caste, (now nearly extinct,) of the Ancient Aztec Founders of the Ruined Temples of that Country, Described by John L. Stevens, Esq., and Other Travellers. The horses were gayly caparisoned with ribbons and tassels and embroidered saddle-cloths. Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit He came, preceded by a squadron of cavalry and accompanied by a very large and brilliantly caparisoned staff, followed by more cavalry. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 At the first stamp there rose out of the ground a superb suit of violet-colored armor; at the second a sword and spear; and at the third a gallant violet-colored steed richly caparisoned. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 The horses of the Spaniards were gayly caparisoned, and their burnished armor glittered in the sun. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The royal chariot, covered with cloth of golden tissue, was drawn by six horses most splendidly caparisoned. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History Elephants and camels, llamas and horses, all richly caparisoned in Eastern silks, passed along with their riders. Mr. Wicker's Window With a troop of children she followed the gaudy chariot and gayly caparisoned horses from street to street. Harper's Young People, May 18, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Several officers of the household, richly caparisoned, strewed about in different places. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I Before the procession rode standard-bearers, four for each Region, on horses most richly caparisoned. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome The queen was conveyed in procession through the streets of London on a sort of open palanquin, borne by horses most magnificently caparisoned. Richard III Makers of History At to-morrow's dawn my esquire shall begin to burnish up my armour—and caparison my courser. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance How splendidly he was caparisoned, from the white plume in his turban to his jeweled, carved stirrups. The Saracen: The Holy War But it was to no purpose; there seemed to be no other reason for the scruple than that a Sarde horse must be caparisoned à la Sarde, with high-peaked saddle and velvet housings. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. After them rode the Courtiers on gaily caparisoned steeds, followed by a bevy of Maids of Honour on cream-coloured palfreys. In Brief Authority After the first part of the banquet was over, a knight, fully armed, and mounted on a warhorse richly caparisoned, rode into the hall, having been previously announced by a herald. Richard III Makers of History The king was mounted on a white charger very splendidly caparisoned, while Prince Edward rode a small black horse by his side. Richard II Makers of History First rode the doctor on a tall steed, decently caparisoned in dark gray; next, ambled Mrs. Rolt on a hackney horse; . . . then followed your humble servant on a milk-white palfrey. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete There were twelve artificial horses, made to move by internal mechanism, and splendidly caparisoned. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History Neither they nor Rameses and his lion are wounded, though all stained with blood and dust, while the head-plumes of the team are torn and tattered and their caparison broken. Egyptian Literature Comprising Egyptian tales, hymns, litanies, invocations, the Book of the Dead, and cuneiform writings Some of the negroes actually seemed to envy the caparisons of their fellow-brutes, and eyed with jealousy their glittering harness. An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans They came into the lists with horses magnificently caparisoned. Richard II Makers of History The uhlans have now commandeered my horse for their troop, but the caparison remains in my possession; every expert praises this caparison, that it is strong and comfortable, and pretty as a picture. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 Again, richly caparisoned camels from the Khedive's stables occasionally heighten the Eastern aspect of the scene, which recalled the Maidan of Calcutta most vividly. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months A mourning-carriage, containing the heart of the deceased in an urn, was drawn by six horses, decorated with the richest funereal caparisons, and led by postilions in the mourning-livery of the house of Orleans. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series First rode the Earl of Leicester, magnificent in black satin, his horse richly caparisoned with embroidered furnishings. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls They lie at the ends of the pole, the women of Morocco: the countrywomen, beasts of burden; the wives of the rich, sumptuously fed and caparisoned lap-dogs. In the Tail of the Peacock My stake was a horse with its caparison; I also agreed before the district authorities to deposit my ring as a fee for the judge; a forfeit once pledged cannot be withdrawn. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 He displayed before him also the war horses, with their armour and rich caparisons, and astonished him with the thunder of artillery. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 Armed men they were, and horses caparisoned for war, as could be told by the glint of weapons and accoutrement given back to the fire’s blaze. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Two hundred students on richly caparisoned horses, clothed in armor, decorated with mantles embroidered with coats of arms, with waving plumes and large swords proudly brandished, formed the retinue of the Duke of Gelderland. Holland, v. 1 (of 2) Did not Washington himself Send me the sword-knots he received from France, And Congress vote a horse caparisoned To bear me proudly? The Treason and Death of Benedict Arnold A Play for a Greek Theatre “A horse!” shouted the Notary, “I will stake a horse with his caparison; and I will further covenant before the local court, that I deposit this ring as a reward for our arbitrator, the Judge.” Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 Seventy-five fully caparisoned horses were placed at their disposal, and after a further rest of nine days, the envoy's official audience took place. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The horse was very richly caparisoned, and wore in his headstall a plume of varied feathers. Coronation Anecdotes Twelve noblemen bore the bier, four great nobles held the cords of the pall, and the Prince's horse followed splendidly caparisoned and led by his equerry. Holland, v. 1 (of 2) In one relievo a splendidly caparisoned state elephant flings its feet in imitation of the dancing girl near by. Across the Equator A Holiday Trip in Java A rusty rifle was slung behind my shoulders, besides tools and utensils, and Johnston was similarly caparisoned, so I felt my way cautiously as the ice-cold waters frothed higher about me. Lorimer of the Northwest Shortly before that they had carried away by force from Kelbra, in broad daylight, the four beautiful damsels who occasionally still ride about here on horses richly caparisoned, and then disappear again. Folk-lore and Legends: German At the head of the procession were three led horses, richly caparisoned, having saddle-cloths embroidered with gold and precious stones, and bridles ornamented in a similar gorgeous style. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 Three gorgeously caparisoned elephants solicited our patronage for the ascent. A Tour of the Missions Observations and Conclusions The band bursts into joyous strains, and the mules come galloping in, gaily caparisoned; a rope is passed round the dead beast, and they drag it away. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia The elephant was covered with his armor, and splendidly caparisoned. Pyrrhus Makers of History From his neck to his knees he correctly presented the aspect of a gentleman returning late from social diversions, caparisoned in a handsome fur-faced, fur-lined top coat. The Life of the Party There he arrayed him in a manner becoming his exalted rank, and mounting his splendid caparisoned steed, he repaired with a brilliant escort to the ducal palace. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf But it is vain to attempt to describe the gorgeous procession of dignitaries, mounted on tall war-horses, caparisoned with housings embroidered with silver and gold, and accompanied by numerous retainers. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The armor and the arms used in those days, especially those worn by knights and noblemen, and the caparisons of the horses, were extremely costly. Richard I Makers of History A burst of renewed cheering greeted the appearance of six cream horses, richly caparisoned with red and gold trappings, urged on by outriders. The Tale of Lal A Fantasy And while he withstood siege and awaited attack he would rid himself of these unlucky caparisons that had been his mortification and his undoing. The Life of the Party In the Palace of the Guelphs in Florence, among the ancient arms, there may be seen some caparisons wrought very well by him. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 03 (of 10), Filarete and Simone to Mantegna Day after day he came, each time with more retainers, and, finally, he arrived mounted on a richly caparisoned camel with a hundred and one followers, all mounted as he was. Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends Upon a donkey, caparisoned in a most amusing manner, rode Le Jongleur, the new fool of whom the Lord of the Castle of Content had spoken. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern Surcoats and caparisons blazed, and the horses plunged, broke from the control of their riders, and galloped to and fro. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Among them are the saddle, bridle, and caparisons, the sword and pistols, presented by King Christian IV. to his eldest son at his marriage. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark What mean this costume of by-gone centuries—this golden chariot—these richly caparisoned steeds? The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages Graceful was introduced with great ceremony by two beautiful greyhounds, caparisoned with purple and wearing on their necks broad collars sparkling with rubies. Laboulaye's Fairy Book A hundred archers of the guard, followed by fifty gentlemen of his household, clothed in crimson velvet with chains of gold, bareheaded, bonnet in hand, and mounted on magnificent horses richly caparisoned, led the way. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 In the Tiergarten at Berlin I saw a German lady riding astride in a kind of divided skirt, and as she was rather portly, her palfrey appeared to be fully caparisoned. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Two tall footmen, caparisoned in velvet and gold, disappeared behind the curtain with the number of the next 85 turn. The Bill-Toppers Dost thou think, though I am caparisoned like a man, that I have a doublet and hose in my disposition? Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical Why," said the first, "when the Princess lands and the King meets her they will bring out to him a bay horse richly caparisoned, with a pillion for the Princess. Europa's Fairy Book It was evident that Jenny was duly caparisoned for service; and then another horse was led out, which belonged to the orderly. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer This company, mounted—both knights and ladies—on horses beautifully caparisoned, moved across the country like a little army on a march, or rather like a triumphal procession escorting a queen. William the Conqueror Makers of History Then came ten sacred horses, splendidly caparisoned, and following them rolled the sacred chariot of Zeus, drawn by eight white horses. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality On the following morning, ere the break of day, his horse was led forth, caparisoned, into the court of the convent, and Pelistes appeared in complete armor. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 Volume 23, Number 6 He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there? Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom The coach intended for Princess Rosetta was drawn by six blue monkeys, caparisoned with crimson velvet. Bo-Peep Story Books There were, first, ten sacred horses, splendidly caparisoned, each led by his groom, who was clothed in appropriate robes, as a sort of priest officiating in the service of a god. Xerxes Makers of History My dress, my jewels, my horses and their caparisons, were almost unrivalled in gorgeous Paris, while the lands of my inheritance passed into possession of others. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Compare to the car drawn by four white bulls, the gallant bay charger barded with steel, and caparisoned with cloth of gold. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 The figures on the tapestry consisted of groups of horsemen, elegantly equipped and caparisoned. Rollo in Scotland To his practised eye, their caparison tells that they are intended only for a short excursion, not a journey. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea A white elephant, caparisoned with a fillet of gold, runs along, shaking the bouquet of ostrich feathers attached to his head-band. The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul One matchless Spanish jennet I despatched to my promised bride; its caparisons flamed with jewels and cloth of gold. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 He passed the chief twice, and he could see that the Baggara looked as proud as a boy of his splendidly caparisoned horse. In the Mahdi's Grasp We started out one morning on constabulary ponies, brilliantly caparisoned in scarlet blankets and new saddles. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia The steeds thus splendidly caparisoned are worthy of it. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea The soldiers wore rich armor, and the cavalry rode gayly caparisoned horses. Stories Of Georgia On the morning of the great day, Mr. Bingo, wonderfully caparisoned, rode down to the hall where the parade was to form. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories His mount was a beautiful dapple gray Filipino stallion, some larger than the average-sized native animal, and much more gorgeously caparisoned than the charges of the other officers. Bamboo Tales In five minutes she had half a yard of the excellent material beautifully unravelled, and Max was crazy with pride and eagerness to burst out upon the envious gaze of his sisters thus caparisoned. In the Mist of the Mountains It required not much reasoning to arrive at these conclusions, and our adventurers had come to them almost on that instant when they first set eyes on the caparisoned camel. The Boy Slaves Glittering and waving objects are much used by Moslems on dress and horse caparisons to distract attention. Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals One of these niches was silently guarded by two carved figures of horsemen with their white steeds caparisoned, and each of the riders held in his uplifted hand a sword such as the Damascenes use. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The monk who flees with a woman may be arrested in any village, bound and brought back; but when a distinguished couple, on richly caparisoned horses, dash along, who would stop them? Peter the Priest So little, indeed, that the sun’s disc is not yet all above the horizon, when, having completed the repast, the trackers start up from their seats around the fire, and proceed to caparisoning their animals. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco The horses, too, and the coachman, and the footmen, were gorgeously caparisoned and apparelled in the same manner. Rollo in Rome Gayly caparisoned officers passed me, to spend their Sabbath in Washington, and trains laden with troops, ambulances, and batteries, sped along the line of railway, toward the rendezvous at Alexandria. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The ivory throne, the umbrella of gold, The best steed, and the royal elephant Rich caparisoned, must be his by right Who has deserved them by his virtuous acts In times long past. Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan There they go, prancing over the ground, causing their gaily caparisoned steeds to caper and curvet, especially in front of the tiers of seated señoritas. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Assisted by the faithful Guano Indians, who of course are to accompany them in their flight, he has caught up and caparisoned fresh horses, with the mules belonging to the establishment. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco All the horses taking part in the procession, from those in the queen’s chariot down to the humble vehicle drawn by a single animal, were caparisoned exactly alike, by strict regulation. In Search of El Dorado Jupiter easily recognises those he is in search of, and soon has the horse caparisoned. The Death Shot A Story Retold The damask robes and caparisoned palfreys, which her husband did not grudge to her as her father had done, proved utterly unsatisfying to the misunderstood cravings of her immortal soul. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Riding upon a white horse splendidly caparisoned, and crowds of people strewing multitudes of flowers before him! My First Cruise and Other stories It is a costume imposing and picturesque; while the caparison of his horse is in keeping with it. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco Every friend I gave a cloak to, purple velvet ermine-bound; Every charger was caparisoned—the harness wrought with gold. Stories in Verse Regardless of the animal’s needs, he leaves all its caparison on, even to the bitt between its teeth. The Death Shot A Story Retold When I sallied forth from the gate of the town, I noticed a slave holding the horse I rode the day before to the Devil’s fountain, ready caparisoned and groomed as for a journey. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver The car was drawn by eight white horses, richly caparisoned, and led by as many grooms, who were all white men. Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 With the exception of the pair spoken of as being in the advance, all the others are costumed, and their horses caparisoned, nearly alike. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco After riding their elegantly caparisoned horses round and round the ring several times, they formed into squadrons and attacked each other with their lances in sham battles. Rollo in Paris Not many looked at him; for, in that thronging display of wealth and power, a single gayly caparisoned horse and two liveried footmen counted for almost nothing. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Behind these followed a horse, gorgeously caparisoned and girthed, upon whose back the President placed the coffer containing the Royal Seal. The Philippine Islands He appeared mounted upon a white horse, caparisoned with a scarlet and blue cloth; gold tassels hung round the crupper. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. His horse was one of fierce courage, and had a bridle and furniture of goldsmiths’ work, and the caparisons were most richly embroidered with the victorious ensigns of the English monarchy. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre They were followed at a little distance by two others; and then came a very beautiful barouche, drawn by four glossy black horses, magnificently caparisoned. Rollo in Paris We arrange to have mules—for there is such a distinguished and aristocratic appearance about a train of mules, and an air of romance about them and their gay caparisons. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah The lady of the bells is caparisoned for her part. From Place to Place The king's carriage somewhat resembled a chariot, being drawn by four mettlesome coal-black horses, all gayly caparisoned with gold and silver trimmings and nodding plumes. Frank Merriwell Down South Even as she went forth, a dwarf in the dress of a page entered the hall leading a great horse richly caparisoned, and on the saddle was piled a splendid suit of armour. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Juno, on her part, venerable goddess, daughter of mighty Saturn, running in haste, caparisoned the golden-bridled steeds. The Iliad of Homer (1873) Her gorgeous caravan was bright with the many-colored plumes and silks of litters, blazing with the golden ornaments of elephant and camel caparisons, glittering with the glint of spears and bucklers. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier This sumptuous chariot was drawn by milk-white horses, with caparisons of crimson velvet, embroidered with pearls. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5 In six days’ time he was a very perfect newt, decked and caparisoned for love or war. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character His horse was richly caparisoned, and bore a saddle of estate, covered with gold. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries A, W, and E, "bardit" or "barded mules"—the meaning of the phrase is, mules with trappings, or richly caparisoned. The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) They were splendidly caparisoned, but were not mounted. Peter the Great Six Pomeranian brown steeds of high mettle were guided by the skilful driver, horses and outriders being splendidly caparisoned in light blue and silver. In and Around Berlin What reason or right can the people have to complain, while their bishop’s steed is so sleek and well caparisoned? Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection The celestial secretary, with goose wings on his shoulders, goose-quills in each hand, looking very much like a goose, mounted on a mule, gaily caparisoned in colours quadripartite, and covered with jingling brass bells. The Pacha of Many Tales He came on the morrow, on a beautifully caparisoned horse, with red trappings and gold tassels. Southern Arabia The animals were far from gaily caparisoned, straw packs on their backs serving the place of saddles. Sunshine Bill Then Saint George and all the knights, following Sabrina, led the way to the stables of the castle, where stood, ready caparisoned, seven of the most superb steeds mortal eye ever beheld. The Seven Champions of Christendom They were caparisoned much in the same way. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas They found two richly caparisoned steeds waiting for them, with a sable attendant in livery, mounted on a third. The Three Lieutenants One day we came across a cavalcade of Bahreini sportsmen, who looked exceedingly picturesque in their flowing robes and floating red kaffiehs, and riding gaily caparisoned horses, with crimson trappings and gold tassels. Southern Arabia “Here, you,” he said, as he noted the way in which Marcus’ companion was caparisoned, “you’ve been in the army before?” Marcus: the Young Centurion Whereon there entered a knight in exceeding bright armour, mounted on a courser as white as snow, whose caparison was the colour of the elements. The Seven Champions of Christendom The king rode a quiet ambling horse, richly caparisoned; but his own dress was plain, and only distinguished by the beauty of the shawls and other materials of which it was composed. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan But as we watched, we suddenly saw a man in white riding the beautiful gaily caparisoned Arab, which even at that distance I recognised as the rajah’s charger. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Since the purpose for which they were caparisoned has proved abortive, they remain so only from having been forgotten. The Lone Ranche These were three in number: one attired as a king’s messenger, and mounted on a richly caparisoned horse; the other two in the garb of common men, and on foot. Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life Behind them rode a picked troop of English horse, gaily caparisoned and very brave with ribbons and trappings. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess My friend, the captain, lent me his horse, which I caparisoned and ornamented as well as I could on the occasion. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan Similarly does the caballero, the horseman on caparisoned steed, spurn the dust on country roads through which the humble cotton-clad Indian labourer slinks to his toil. Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development For animals fully caparisoned stand behind the conical tent. The Lone Ranche Patty, as première danseuse, rode in a gilded chariot drawn by four gaily caparisoned white horses. Patty Blossom There was a press of grooms and led horses, richly caparisoned, outside the open doors of a new and very spacious palace. Little Novels of Italy In a moment more, around the corner of the house again came a black, leading a small Indian horse gaily caparisoned, and fitted with a lady's pillion, and immediately behind, Yorke, leading my own Fatima. The Rose of Old St. Louis He was mounted on a superb Andalusian charger, richly caparisoned with crimson velvet, embroidered with gold. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4 Equally apparent is the caparison of their horses; these carrying cavalry saddles, with peaks and cantles brass mounted. The Lone Ranche There was a noisy party within, caparisoned horses held by orderlies in the yard, and several automobiles under the sheds. Ruth Fielding at the War Front or, The Hunt for the Lost Soldier His bay horse was caparisoned in crimson and gold. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day The one intended for Harry was a very handsome animal, richly caparisoned. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. The troop horses already caparisoned are to remain so. The Lone Ranche Boldly the bridegroom on his grandly caparisoned steed dashed forward to check the frightened animal, but his war-horse missing its footing on the narrow bridle path fell over a precipice carrying its master with it. Legends of the Rhine She was mounted on a white jennet caparisoned with gold, and she wore a riding habit of red silk and ermine, and a hat trimmed with feathers. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day The horses of Agrigentum were celebrated; and one of the citizens returning from the Olympic games, on entering his native town, was followed by three hundred chariots, each drawn by four white horses sumptuously caparisoned. Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844 Volume 23, Number 3 He is gorgeously caparisoned with clean linen, talcumed, exuding Jockey Club, prepared for surgical and psychic shock, his legs drilled hollow to admit of precious fluids, his pockets bulging with kronen. Europe After 8:15 Two huge, fierce-looking dogs, a horse oddly caparisoned, a young girl, scarce a woman, strangely and picturesquely garbed. The Lone Ranche He immediately rode off in full speed, to the gate nearest to the gallery of the Louvre, followed by his favourite generals, superbly attired, mounted upon chargers very richly caparisoned. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. She rode upon a richly caparisoned jennet, her escort consisting of two hundred mounted nobles, men and women. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day A moment later and Calavius had assisted her into a gorgeously caparisoned litter. The Lion's Brood It was Gaspare's voice shouting vivaciously from the sunny terrace, where Tito and another donkey, gayly caparisoned and decorated with flowers and little streamers of colored ribbon, were waiting before the steps. The Call of the Blood The soldiers are seen caparisoning their horses and standing by the stirrup. The Lone Ranche Barbarella ran to the piano, which was entirely enveloped in an immense antique caparison of red velvet embroidered with dull gold, and began to sing Bizet's Tarantelle dedicated to Christine Nilsson. The Child of Pleasure Twelve choice steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, each led by an Anatolian groom. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity He traversed the town on a horse as gaily caparisoned as himself, preceded by the twelve months, each dressed in character. A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide Their caparisons of rich velvets, hung heavy with new gold fringes. Son of Power And the green of the caparison of the horse, and of his rider, was as green as the leaves of the fir tree, and the yellow was as yellow as the blossom of the broom. The Mabinogion Vol. 1 He was astride a steed caparisoned for battle, and was riding southward from the Alps in the blazing sunlight, along a white road amid what he supposed were the gardened plains of Lombardy. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Two hundred mules, with caparisons of satin, embroidered with gold, and adorned with small golden bells. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity Mrs. M. No caparisons, miss, if you please. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform His caparison was of crimson velvet, all over-wrought with gold thread. Son of Power In front of them, on a splendidly caparisoned gray, rides a mild, benevolent old man in blue velvet trimmed with fur. The Old Masters and Their Pictures For the Use of Schools and Learners in Art Said steed was caparisoned in a gorgeous saddle-blanket hung with silver fringe. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle Fifty choice steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, each led by a Median or Persian groom. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity It was fully caparisoned with military bridle and saddle and horse cloth. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War Mitha Baba, the greatest female of the caravan, under her pale rose caparison and gold lacquered howdah with its curtains of frost-green, was beating the ground with angry feet and thrusting her head aside impatiently. Son of Power There I found horses ready caparisoned, and a faithful contraband to guide me on my way. Border and Bastille There was a marvellous bull fight in which some of the boys pranced about on richly caparisoned hobby horses and vanquished a bull made of wicker work and stretched hide. Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs After these followed two grey dromedaries, with furniture of silver, and many caparisoned horses, each led by a groom in rich attire. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity And they mounted on their fierce beasts, caparisoned as I have told you; and then she ordered that a door should be opened in the vessel where the griffins were. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 77, March, 1864 "The caparisons may be doused in the Nerbudda, but the howdahs will not be in the least wet." Son of Power Thus caparisoned, he mounted a pony and came charging across the lawn, uttering wild ki-yis and quirting his mount at every jump. Roughing it De Luxe Next morning, just as he had put on his new robe, a distant relation arrived, bringing a magnificently caparisoned horse. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know At the fixed hour the champions rode into the lists, armed at all points, and their horses richly caparisoned and covered with steel panoply. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII She was slowly advancing, riding with superb grace a horse of great beauty and value, richly caparisoned. The New Penelope and Other Stories and Poems The animals were gayly caparisoned, whisks of straw affixed to the tails indicating those for sale; their manes and forelocks were plaited, ribbons streamed over their frontlets, they were muzzled and wore wooden bits. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Down in the Temple carriage drive the worried man could see a boy holding a mettlesome saddle horse, caparisoned for a woman's use. The Henchman Drums and fifes sounded; a man in a scarlet mantle, embroidered with gold, rode a richly caparisoned steed, surrounded by a brilliant train of attendants. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know It was a beautiful creature and most royally caparisoned. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was led to his master’s pile. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Leigh had appealed to her imagination, a thing which the modern man more rarely succeeds in doing with a woman than his predecessor who wore gay garments and rode a caparisoned steed in the lists. The Mayor of Warwick Somewhere in the near background he still beheld the city with the hundred bridges, the crowded bazaar, the long train of caparisoned elephants, the palace with the pavement of solid gold. Lectures on Modern history Lieutenant Colonel Baylor, his aid-de-camp, who carried the intelligence of this success to congress, was presented with a horse completely caparisoned for service, and recommended to the command of a regiment of cavalry. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States These flames, this noise, this dust of a dozen richly caparisoned horses, formed a strange contrast in the middle of the night with the melancholy funereal disappearance of the two shadows of Aramis and Porthos. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" While this interesting little episode was being performed up stairs, an open carriage, showily caparisoned and drawn by a stylish pair of well-groomed bays, drew up at the door. The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family About the same time Henry set out, riding a powerful stallion, nobly caparisoned. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But Joltram remained where he was, standing erect, and surveying the scene like a heavily caparisoned charger scenting battle. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches Their gallant steeds, barded and richly caparisoned, held by their esquires, stood neighing and pawing at the foot of the steps leading from the oaken doors. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Our troika of horses was caparisoned in blue and red leather, lavishly decorated with large metal plaques and with chains which musically replaced portions of the leather straps. Russian Rambles It was drawn by six fine horses, fancifully caparisoned, ornamented with plumes of feathers, and led by grotesque masks. The Diary of an Ennuyée Before him rode fifty gentlemen, each wearing a great gold chain, while their horses were richly caparisoned with crimson velvet. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality We carried ourselves like kings and were caparisoned as they, and when we rode forth the whole country trembled before us. Leaves from a Field Note-Book Beautiful palfreys or well-trained glossy mules, richly caparisoned, gracefully guided by the dames and maidens, bore their part well amid the more fiery chargers of their companions. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History A moment later two oddly caparisoned soldiers, bearing lights, approached, and in the name of her Highness invited him make midnight music in the Palace of a Thousand Sounds. Visionaries One of the group, who appeared to be directing the labor of the others, stood apart, holding the bridle reins of three other horses caparisoned as for a journey. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Several horses, completely caparisoned, were leading about, whilst others were neighing under the hands of the grooms. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals Two eunuchs brought mirrors inlaid with emeralds, and the miri achorok held the reins of splendidly caparisoned chargers. Halil the Pedlar A Tale of Old Stambul I am always attracted by Harrison When arrayed in his batting caparison; If others look worried He never gets flurried, But quite unconcernedly carries on. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 21, 1920 His Excellence received him graciously, presented him with splendid habiliments, and a horse richly caparisoned. A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy In front, on a splendidly caparisoned grey horse, rides a mild benevolent old man, in blue velvet trimmed with fur. Great Pictures, As Seen and Described by Famous Writers "What wish you here, Durga Ram?" she called down to the man on the richly caparisoned war elephant. The Adventures of Kathlyn Good my complexion! dost thou think, though I am caparisoned like a man, I have a doublet And hose in my disposition? The Rivals of Acadia An Old Story of the New World His gorgeous train of armed attendants mounted on richly caparisoned horses traversed the public roads, winding like a brilliant serpent through the vales of Kashmir. Atmâ A Romance So she led St. George to the armoury, where he found his trusty sword Ascalon, and to the stable, where his swift steed Bayard stood ready caparisoned. English Fairy Tales One morning the King's Master of the Ceremonies, Sir Arthur Walsh, came to the hotel with the royal coaches, four or five of them, and the richly caparisoned grooms. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I In each event the gaudily caparisoned Jack Purdy was at the fore, either winning or crowding the winner to his supremest effort. The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country A janizary, or Turkish soldier, bore his lance before him, and another followed, leading a horse superbly caparisoned. Parker's Second Reader National Series of Selections for Reading, Designed For The Younger Classes In Schools, Academies, &C. For caparisoning there was a donkey-chaise, and for escort a Highlander, carrying the shawls. The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Life in the abstract is a gay pageant, the passing of a show, caparisoned in armour, in ermine, in motley, in what you will. Sally Bishop A Romance I see him as, when our waters were filled with hostile fleets, he marched at the head of his regiment, on a horse richly caparisoned, shining with silver and steel. Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell I sat for a long time by the well in Chézy and watched the troops go by, caparisoned with spoils. Adventures of a Despatch Rider Error has no hobby, however boldly ridden or brilliantly caparisoned, that can leap into the sanctum of Christian Science. No and Yes Without a sound Elbegast reached the bedchamber of his victim, and was about to raise the caparison when he suddenly stumbled and all the bells rang out clearly. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine His coursers, then, Automedon prepared And Alcimus, adjusting diligent475 The fair caparisons; they thrust the bits Into their mouths, and to the chariot seat Extended and made fast the reins behind. The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper He told me a great deal about the ancient Randolphs, and the way they had fought on caparisoned steeds with lances. The Gay Cockade I will then send you my white palfrey, suitably caparisoned. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Some were caparisoned with pistols, cutlasses, and knives; and, not to speak of pickaxes and clubs, the array was sufficiently formidable. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia In the chamber occupied by Eggerich and his wife there is a wonderful caparison, made of gold and covered with little bells. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Gold was also used in the caparisons of their horses, the bit and other parts of the harness being often of this valuable material. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Fifty mounted grooms followed with fifty led horses richly caparisoned. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power The cardinals live in splendid apartments, and ride in massive coaches of purple and gilt, drawn by horses richly caparisoned, and attended by servants in livery. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 The caparison of this horse was somewhat remarkable: wooden straddle, such as used by the peasantry for carrying wicker paniers creels, which are hung upon two wooden pins, that stand up out of its sides. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Of fine stature and handsome features, clad in splendid armour and mounted on a richly caparisoned steed, he attracted not a little attention, especially from the feminine portion of the assemblage. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Five pages attended him, apparelled in silk and brocade, and mounted on horses sumptuously caparisoned; he had also a train of followers, bravely attired after the fashion of his country. Washington Irving A large force of richly caparisoned troops followed him, and he entered the capital with splendor, which he hoped would dazzle the Hungarians. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power Here they come, gayly caparisoned, perfect in every detail of military equipment, led by elegant officers who may well ride proudly, for each is a true soldier and a hero. Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War And the ponderous swaying of elephants—sensitive creatures, nervous of their own bulk, resplendently caparisoned. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India He was mounted alone on a huge elephant, magnificently caparisoned and adorned with the royal standard, a flag of cloth-of-gold, on a long staff. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East The elephants, camels, and horses were all magnificently caparisoned, and the housings of the whole were extremely rich. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official The hotel had not been furnished with an eye to contests of chivalry, but chairs, turned wrong-side up and covered with table-cloths, made richly caparisoned steeds; and Patricia's imagination easily supplied the riders. The Lever A Novel Then, at a given signal, Frobisher, caparisoned in every fal-lal he could collect, issued from his hut, and I turned out the improvised guard. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 9, 1917 In a mood thus admirably fitted for the encountering of some marvellous adventure, did she mount her little white palfrey, all pranked out and caparisoned for the occasion. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Looking out the windows again, they saw several elephants, all handsomely caparisoned, and with howdahs on their backs. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Seventy-five thousand steeds, gorgeously caparisoned, were neighing and prancing over the verdant savanna. The Empire of Russia The prince willingly accepted, mounted a wooden horse, richly caparisoned, which had been prepared for him, and which he was assured would gallop to admiration. Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know The Miss Pratts, on the contrary, well caparisoned by their man milliner, well groomed, well curled, were a marked feature of the sparse congregation. Red Pottage Near a side postern stood a grey palfrey, caparisoned for a lady's use, and impatiently awaiting its burden. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Let all the cannon be dismounted, and the war horses change their gorgeous caparisons for plough harness. Around The Tea-Table He was mounted upon a magnificent charger, gorgeously caparisoned. The Empire of Russia Yes," answered Aladdin, "bring me a charger that surpasses in beauty and goodness the best in the sultan's stables; with a saddle, bridle, and other caparisons to correspond with his value. Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know Before him walked a page carrying his helmet studded with gems, while his magnificent black steed was heavily weighted down with its rich caparisons. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Late General's Horse, fully caparisoned, led by four Grooms. The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock She had also two sumpter mules richly caparisoned, and carrying a fine bed and all the necessary implements for cooking. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes They presented to him a horse magnificently caparisoned, and thus escorted, the first Russian embassador made his entrance into the capital of Great Britain. The Empire of Russia The heads and necks of two horses, bridled and fully caparisoned, stand back to back on either side of the foot of the vase. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt It is the caparison of abandon, the veil of oblivion. Là-bas The noble steed by which he stood, was gayly caparisoned, in true Mexican style. Christopher Carson When Nero went to Baize he was accompanied by a thousand chariots and two thousand mules caparisoned with silver. Willis the Pilot The court of Augustus sent a white mare, beautifully caparisoned, to Ivan, with the message, that such a wife he would find to be in accordance with his character and wants. The Empire of Russia A horse, belonging to the general, which was caparisoned in splendid style, violently dragged along the man who held the reins, and plunging into the stream, disappeared. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The soldiers followed in complete armour, with caparisoned horses, not cast down, but yet too sad to feel any pride in their victory. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Then towards the altar of Kali the Rajah was seen approaching in a long gilded car shaded by a canopy of cloth-of-gold and drawn by an enormous elephant, richly caparisoned. The Elephant God Being told that it was Cloelia, he smiled kindly upon her, and presented her with one of his own horses, splendidly caparisoned. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Then came the gorgeous coach of Dmitri, empty, drawn by six horses, richly caparisoned, and preceded, followed and flanked by dense columns of musqueteers. The Empire of Russia She saw the graceful steeds, richly caparisoned, daintily picking their way through underwood and rocks. Kitty Trenire A retainer held two horses, one gaily caparisoned, outside the garden; his master was talking with Sir Constans. After London Or, Wild England Some of these gaudy turn-outs are drawn by richly caparisoned, milk-white oxen, with gilded horns. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama They criticise my tattered cloak, not my soul, caparisoned like a charger. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II This special calabash was distinguished by numerous trappings, caparisoned like the sacred bay steed led before the Great Khan of Tartary. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Four young Christian girls were mounted on mules, and two ladies of noble birth followed on Arab horses sumptuously caparisoned. Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean He walked; his war-horse, fully caparisoned, with axe at the saddle-bow, was led at his right side, and upon the other came a knight carrying the banneret of the house. After London Or, Wild England The celestial secretary, with goose-wings on his shoulders, goose-quills in each hand, looking very much like a goose mounted on a mule, gaily caparisoned in colours quadripartite, and covered with jingling brass bells. The Pacha of Many Tales It had never occurred to Hedger that any one would mind using the tub after Caesar;—but then, he had never seen a beautiful girl caparisoned for the bath before. Youth and the Bright Medusa There was brought for him a white horse, richly caparisoned. The Daughter of the Commandant After our trumpeters, came Mr Femell and I on horseback; and lastly, came the aga riding in triumph, with a richly caparisoned spare horse led before him. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 The gray costume harmonized with its aërial background; the metal of accoutrement and caparison was softened and subdued by the shadow; the animal's skin had no points of high light. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians About a hundred horsemen, gaily caparisoned, appeared, and in the midst, with equal numbers of his guard preceding and following, rode Ethelred the king. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune The horse he rides on, including the furniture or caparisons, is estimated to equal one of our cities in value, being all over ornamented with jewels of great price. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 The fine gray charger, caparisoned in mourning, was led by two black servants, dressed in white, their turbans trimmed with black. The Conqueror The king readily acquiesced, and presented the governor with a rich present of jewels and cloth of gold, together with a fine horse richly caparisoned in the Persian manner. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 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 But if the man was thus nondescript and shabby, his mount and its caparisons were magnificent. The Rules of the Game Antonyms: discord, antagonism, variance, contention, incongruity, inconsistency, dissension, opposition. harness, n. saddlery; accouterments, armor, array, gearing, equipment, tackling, gear; caparison, trappings, Associated words: saddler, saddlery. harness, v. equip, array, caparison, tackle. harp, n. lyre. Putnam's Word Book He rides out on a triumphal car or great waggon, richly gilded all over, and of great height, covered by a splendid canopy, and drawn by sixteen horses, richly caparisoned. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Next in the train, follow the several officers of the Queen's household, on elephants, richly caparisoned. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society Six beautiful horses, all well caparisoned and still attached to the caisson, all stretched as they had fallen, without so much as a struggle. History of Kershaw's Brigade His beautiful sorrel, Star, with his silver-mounted caparisons, was a familiar figure on all the trails. The Rules of the Game For this purpose, there came two ambassadors at this time to court, from the princes of the Deccan, bringing horses richly caparisoned as presents. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 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 In fact, the horsemen at this moment opening disclosed to view a palfrey with a lady’s saddle, richly caparisoned, as if for a person of condition. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 But ranchos were lost and won; thousands of cattle would pass to other hands at the next rodeo; many a superbly caparisoned steed would rear and plunge between the spurs of a new master. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California He bestrides with ease his splendid dark-brown charger, caparisoned in crimson, and heavily weighted like himself with the full panoply of battle, a perfect harmony being here subtly suggested between man and beast. The Later Works of Titian Two hundred Macedonian horsemen perished in that action; about one hundred were taken: eighty horses, richly caparisoned, were led off the field; at the same time the spoils of arms were also carried off. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 After making his humble reverence, he presented a black Arabian horse, splendidly caparisoned, all his furniture being studded with flowers of enamelled gold, and set with small precious stones. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 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 All the caciques are rich, and ride on horses handsomely caparisoned, attended by pages. 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 Several horses, ready caparisoned, were held by orderlies at the door-way, and each aid, as he received instructions, mounted and dashed away at a gallop. Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession The Duke of Lennox is very sumptuously arrayed in armour, partly blue, and partly gilt and graven, and his charger is caparisoned with cloth of gold, embroidered with pearls. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Shall your horse be more splendidly caparisoned than your wife is clothed? The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 In the middle of every band there were three horses very richly caparisoned, their saddles being covered by costly furs, or velvet, or stammel broad-cloths. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 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 There caparisoned horses awaited them, and a crowd of noúkers were already in the saddle. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 331, May, 1843 Before I called at your mother's on that morning, I set apart the chestnut 'Silver-tail,' well caparisoned, as your property. Bart Ridgeley A Story of Northern Ohio Their horses are caparisoned with orange-coloured taffeta, while they themselves are habited in gaberdines of the same stuff. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Richly dressed people were walking about or sitting in the shade of the trees and arbors; splendidly caparisoned horses were waiting for their riders; and everywhere were seen signs of opulence and gayety. The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales The horses that accompanied him for his own riding were six in number, and were all richly caparisoned. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 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 But how common is it to see the children gayly caparisoned in silk and feathers and flounces, while the mother is enveloped in an atmosphere of cottony fadiness! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 66, April, 1863 Meanwhile the Gauls were well treated; Cincibil and his brother received as presents two golden collars, five silver vases, two horses fully caparisoned, and Roman dresses for all their suite. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 The procession moved on, the escort forming an advance and rear-guard, the chief galloping sometimes in front of the party, and now walking his Toorkmān steed alongside the richly caparisoned camel with its precious burthen. A Peep into Toorkisthhan Some of them may have had fine equipage and caparisoned postillion, but the most of them were only footmen. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They were all in grand gala, having their horses richly caparisoned. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 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 Henry invited her to ride with him, and her beautiful Sullensifadda stood pawing at the door, richly caparisoned, while the groom held her father's dapple grey by the bridle for Henry. Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland Instead of gaily caparisoned warriors, it was composed mainly of women and slaves, with a mere handful of guards to lead the way. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories Funeral ceremonies.—the best pony owned by the deceased is brought to the grave and killed, that the departed may appear well mounted and caparisoned among his fellows in the other world. A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians He immediately procured a splendid equipage, dressed his servants in rich embroidery, and covered his horses with golden caparisons. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II In these tournaments the horses were frequently armed as well as their riders, and they were often gaily caparisoned with emblazoned housings, sometimes of very costly material, such as satin embroidered with gold or silver. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach She mounted him one day, gaily caparisoned, but he being equally unaccostomed to his new name and rider, soon convinced her he had a light pair of heels. Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland About the same time various amateurs, well mounted on steeds gaily caparisoned, fancifully and tastefully attired, present themselves. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 352, January 17, 1829 I was once a splendid war-horse, gaily caparisoned, and attended by a groom whose sole duty was to see to my wants. Aesop's Fables; a new translation I added this saving clause in the moment of rejecting four richly caparisoned coursers, which I had had wild thoughts of harnessing. Ten Boys from Dickens Their horsemanship was admirable, their horses in good condition, and many of them caparisoned with silver-mounted saddles and bridles, the spoil of Mexican foray. Building a State in Apache Land Men on gayly caparisoned horses galloping hither and thither, unfurled flags, and a general air of expectancy on eager faces everywhere betokened an occasion of rare moment. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate General Toral, in full uniform, accompanied by his whole staff, fully caparisoned, shortly afterward left the city and walked to where the American officers were waiting their coming. History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest At his command, one of the largest elephants of the Imperial stables was equipped with stately caparisons, and conducted by a numerous train to the royal village in the plains of Hungary. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 In a solemn procession through the streets of Rome, the way was strewed with gold dust; the black stone, set in precious gems, was placed on a chariot drawn by six milk-white horses richly caparisoned. 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