| 单词 | dragoon |
| 例句 | “You remember Dr. Bulkeley told us he used to be a captain of the dragoons in Barbados.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z When a warm body was needed, Ernest would recruit almost off the street, like a Hollywood talent spotter dragooning a soda fountain girl into instant stardom. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Wreathed in the smiles of paternity, he related, “She mainly buffet Shirley around in circles and step on her toes like a rummy dragoon.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z This one contains two figurines that you are invited to decorate with feathers and pipe cleaners — I dragooned my children for this part — and a number of cunning packages. The Play Is Coming From Inside the House 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z Even then, Mr. Doyle comes up short; an 11th performer must be dragooned from the sidelines to complete the narrative. Review: An ‘As You Like It’ That Is More Prose Than Poetry 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z These two demimondes smash together in the circuitous aftermath of a gangland shootout and Michiko’s dragooning of a hapless nerd as her paid boyfriend. ‘Why Don’t You Play in Hell?,’ a Violent Japanese Comedy 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Now Claire is stuck in the 18th century, underdressed for it, fleeing from a redcoat dragoon patrol — the sinister captain of which looks disconcertingly like her husband but turns out to be an ancestor. ‘Outlander’ and ‘The Knick’: Once more, time is of the essence An unassuming, enlightened type, he has been dragooned into choosing a bride only because his brawnier and better-loved brother, Prince Charming, is presumed dead after disappearing at war. ‘Bad Cinderella’ Review: The Title Warned Us 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The feckless Noh lets himself be dragooned into this ridiculous scheme. Boys in Love 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Once Miller’s there, the pre-emptory, selfish Hardy dragoons her into helping him with his old case, and once again Ms. Colman steals the show. ‘Broadchurch,’ a Mystery Series, Returns to BBC America 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z Even when earlier on three or more subgroups are doing entirely different, often intense things, the mood is controlled, involuntary, dragooned. With Batsheva, Politics Inside and Outside the Joyce Theater 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z He sets up the stunts, but it's we punters, dragooned on stage, who find ever weirder ways to screw those stunts up. The Boy With Tape on His Face – review 2012-12-21T18:07:35Z As was also the case with Tom Stoppard’s Broadway hit “Leopoldstadt,” I sometimes felt in “Otto Frank” that the names of the camps and the litanies of loss were being dragooned into dramatic service illegitimately. At Under the Radar, Family Histories Bubble Up With No Easy Answers 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz show up as spies who dragoon Cage into a covert operation that allows the filmmakers to shift to more commercial terrain and bring out the heavy artillery. ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Being Nicolas Cage 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The grotesqueness of the sacrifice seems compounded for the Africans dragooned into fighting somebody else’s war. Movie Honors the African Soldiers France Tried to Forget 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The daughter of a doctor and a nursing school dean, Ms. Nagle started making up stories as a child, dragooning her two younger sisters into acting them out with her. Fighting for Native Americans, in Court and Onstage 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z "They were exiles from the establishment which dragooned them," wrote Libby Purves for the London Theatre Guide. Cambridge spies play pleases critics 2014-04-04T12:15:58Z Each audience member — there’s room for 10 pods of one or two people — in effect plays the customer dragooned into service; without actually moving at all, you become implicated in the action: cooking, eating, sleeping. Theater Heads North, and in Every Direction at Once 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Elizabeth is a former C.I.A. analyst turned college professor with a husband, two children and a horse farm who is dragooned into public service. ‘Madam Secretary,’ ‘State of Affairs’ and Other Series Channel Hillary Rodham Clinton 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z As my date was dragooned into a kickline, elsewhere, other groups and individuals went off to join other scenes, which may have been heavier on intrigue. Review: ‘Tammany Hall’ Votes the Party Line 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Lee, in turn, positions Tallmadge and his dragoons at the perilous “tip of the spear” in what could be a war-ending battle. 'TURN: Washington's Spies' recap: Plot against Patriot army backfires 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z I'm less impressed by After the Battle, the tale of an anguished working-class horseman dragooned into storming the protesters during last year's Egyptian uprising. Cannes 2012 diary: day two 2012-05-17T15:11:18Z The dragoons were required to wear these without underwear. Beau Brummell: friends without benefits 2012-10-05T13:12:00Z As fate and Mr. Stone would have it, Terry is dragooned into working on his defense team. Review: ‘The Verdict’ Speaks in a Grisham-esque Tongue With a British Accent 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z From this random jotting came a children’s adventure tale about a short fellow with hairy feet who is dragooned, much against his will, into a grand adventure. ‘The Hobbit’: overstuffed but jaw-dropping | Movie review 2012-12-13T03:01:34Z A former race car driver working as a driving instructor is dragooned into serving as the getaway driver in a $9-million heist. The Fall Movie Preview list of films 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Restless late at night, Kennedy dragooned his son and nephew into joining him for drinks at a bar; each brought home a young woman. Review: Ted Kennedy, in a new biography, is better — and worse — than you thought 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z But the latest effort to dragoon unwilling Ukrainian men to fight and kill other Ukrainians added a new element of terror to an already harsh existence under Russian rule in occupied Ukraine. Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z ‘Kagemusha’ A condemned criminal in feudal Japan is dragooned into posing as an ailing clan leader whom he somewhat resembles in Akira Kurosawa’s epic 1980 historical drama. Classic movies in SoCal: ‘Bowfinger,’ ‘Fight Club,’ ‘Kagemusha,’ Laurel & Hardy and more 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Baltic states, extinguished as independent nations by Stalin in 1940 and dragooned at gunpoint into the Soviet Union, feel much the same way. Putin’s War to Bring Ukraine to Heel Unites Eastern Europe in Alarm 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Ambulances, cars and pickup trucks were dragooned into service, ferrying the injured to hospitals. 53 die in horror crash of truck smuggling migrants in Mexico 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Two horseshoes also found may relate to agricultural activity, or were lost by horses in the government cavalry, dragoons or artillery as they manoeuvred around the battlefield. Musket balls unearthed in digs at Culloden Battlefield 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z The National Federation of Independent Business accused the administration of “dragooning” employers into “executing the government’s vaccinate, test or fire policy.” 100 Isn’t a Magic Number, So Why Is It Part of the Vaccine Mandate? 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z The reader is dragooned into learning facts about quails’ gestational cycles; the myth of Theseus’ ship; details of Patrick’s novel that feel piped in from Google searches. Review: The most sinister power in this riotously fun dystopian novel? Still Hollywood 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z It didn’t matter that Salvadoran parents often kept their children home from school, for fear that their boys would be dragooned into gangs and their girls would be assaulted. Their Lawsuit Prevented 400,000 Deportations. Now It’s Biden’s Call. 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z The court blocked this: “The threatened loss of over 10 percent of a State’s overall budget is economic dragooning that leaves the States with no real option but to acquiesce.” Opinion | Congress dragoons the states 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z My fingers are crossed that the report won't opt for the resurrection of the draft because — just speaking personally — I don't want anyone dragooned into the military, age, gender, or body fat aside. Would a draft matter? 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z No more dragooning electors to the ballot box, holding their nose to vote for the least loathed of two portmanteau parties. The only way to a Labour victory may be a pact with the Lib Dems | Polly Toynbee 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z "It used to be illegal for employers to dragoon their workers into participating in their political activities," the Los Angeles Times reported. Does Super Bowl presage a billionaire 2020 faceoff? 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Along with other truth-speakers, he’s dragooned by the British to work as a spy. The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z It used to be illegal for employers to dragoon their workers into participating in their political activities. Column: Shell Oil allegedly coerced its workers to attend a Trump rally. Blame the Supreme Court 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z The song was, of course, “Suzanne,” and though he originally loathed the idea, Collins dragooned him into eventually singing his own version, changing everything. Review: ‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’ reveals the love that inspired a legend 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z When her absence became an issue, she was practically dragooned onto the former Vermont governor’s campaign bus in Iowa. Opinion | The true running mates of 2020 deserve a better script 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z But he achieved this only by dragooning hundreds of thousands of peasants into working on the project — and reduced many of them to serfdom; he constructed beautiful palaces on the bones of his poorest people. Perspective | Five myths about the Romanovs 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Complications ensue when Harry’s old flame and her spy brother dragoon him into thwarting Nazi plans to poison enemy cities with uranium. Three new crime-fiction novels from Northwest authors 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z The law not only “prohibited corporations and unions from dragooning their employees into participation in their political activities,” the law review noted, but also restricted “election-related communications with employees.” Column: Shell Oil allegedly coerced its workers to attend a Trump rally. Blame the Supreme Court 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z A quality education was not available in Myanmar’s self-governing Wa region, where young boys can be in danger of getting dragooned into the local guerrilla force. Stateless and Poor, Some Boys in Thai Cave Had Already Beaten Long Odds 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z A high-quality education was not available in Myanmar’s self-governing Wa region, where boys can be in danger of getting dragooned into the local guerrilla force. Harrowing escape from Thai cave only latest challenge for stateless children 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z They have, in a real way, been dragooned into something they didn’t want to do, or wouldn’t do.” Deepfakes are disappearing from parts of the web, but they’re not going away 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z A trial court judge’s ruling subsequently upheld on appeal says a law allowing the state to withhold funds amounts to “economic dragooning.” Ohio’s high court to hear appeal in traffic camera dispute 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z But the main action concerns Flashman, a light dragoon and a womanizing drunkard who skips from duel to romp to “forceful seduction.” Opinion | Why You Should Read Books You Hate 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z In Congo, he worked three years building relationships with militia leaders, convincing them to lay down their weapons and release the children they had dragooned into being soldiers. Mother says slain American U.N. investigator was 'not afraid to die' 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z So why are they dragooned into rows and made to sit still while they are stuffed with facts? In the age of robots, our schools are teaching children to be redundant| George Monbiot 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z It dragoons states into administering federal law, irrespective of their citizens’ views. ‘Clean Power’ Plays and the Last Stand for Federalism 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z Gregory Michel, depicts a Mississippi dragoon soldier from the War of 1812. Miss. Armed Forces Museum to open in next few months 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Florida passed a law stopping clergy from being dragooned into conducting same-sex marriages, a threat already neutralised by America’s constitution. Going rogue 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z “In short, Apple is not some distant, disconnected third party unexpectedly and arbitrarily dragooned into helping solve a problem for which it bears no responsibility,” Justice Department lawyers wrote. US rebuts Apple claim on password reset in iPhone case 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z "In short, Apple is not some distant, disconnected third party unexpectedly and arbitrarily dragooned into helping solve a problem for which it bears no responsibility," Justice Department lawyers wrote. FBI says San Bernardino probe not undermined by decision to reset password on iCloud account 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Managers are dragooned into sitting through lengthy seminars on equal opportunities. Diversity fatigue 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z But the textbook—our Constitution as interpreted by the court in case after case—guarantees that the states can’t be dragooned into administering federal law and implementing federal policy. Pulling the Plug on Obama’s Power Plan 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z The dragooning may further embitter moderates toward the U.S., while strengthening claims by Islamic State and the Nusra Front that they are the only serious Sunni opposition to the Shiite regime. Syria’s Phony Peace Talks 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Men were forced to labor in Japanese factories and mines, and some women were dragooned into sexual slavery. North Korea’s Abduction Project 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z Even dragooning Vitter’s teenage son, Jack, into making a spot, in which he vouched for his dad’s decency, failed. David Vitter’s desperate last stand: He throws his wife under the bus — again 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z That is largely how our electoral system works – voters are mainly dragooned into casting their ballots for the lesser of two evils. States Should Change Their Election Laws To Permit Negative Voting 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z In my mind, the state will always be associated with my friend, the cartoonist and author Doug Marlette, who lived in Hillsborough and dragooned me into rooting for the Tar Heels basketball team. Road Trip Day 1: "Are We Going Backwards?" 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z Then he dragooned the men to Cincinnati where they signed a fee-sharing agreement with their new partner from Ohio. Lawyer Stanley Chesley Ordered To Pay $42 Million Over Fen-Phen Debacle 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z The assembled audience – nearly all of whom were dragooned military cadets – applauded dutifully and went home. Don King takes old hustler act to Egypt to sell King of the Nile bout 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z He was dragooned into becoming Nintendo’s president in 1949, aged 21, and getting into the home games market was a happy accident.” One Insight Of Nintendo's Hiroshi Yamauchi That Changed Your Life, Gamer Or Not 2013-09-20T15:03:00Z The Bioterrorism Act, passed by Congress after the anthrax letters, dragooned the Food and Drug Administration into service with authorities to detect and respond to the possible adulteration of food products. Against the unthinkable: The government’s secret chemical weapons defense 2013-09-09T11:44:00Z He was backed up by a phalanx of Tory MPs, most of whom had been dragooned into making supportive comments. George Osborne loses triple-A baiting 2013-02-25T19:50:39Z Also on the protest line were Ms. Goldstein's friends, ex-husband and a few old boyfriends, whom she had dragooned into picketing duty. City Room: 50 Years Ago, Sharply Dressed Protesters Stood Up for a Train Station They Revered 2012-07-31T23:15:36Z "The dragoons! the dragoons!" cried a young man from the other side of the tower. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z But the dragoons," said Virlay, fixing his eyes upon the soldiers; "what business have they here? The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z At Kineton he captured the rear guard of dragoons, with their convoy of money, plate and letters. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z It is fair to add, that the first-mentioned officer had a voice like a bassoon, and the second was the beau-ideal of dragoon horsemanship. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Indeed, the parallel between the ballad and the opera was originally so complete that in the opera the dragoons were curates, and Bunthorne and Grosvenor clergymen! The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z "Now, stop me if you can!" and striking it with his heel, he turned the animal across the churchyard, taking an angle, away from the dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The hesitation of the young dragoon was only increased by the cool and determined tone of the Count. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z While they stood in the church-yard the enemy fired cannon on them, but without effect; seeing that their shot would be harmless, Rupert quartered some musketeers and dragoons upon the place. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z Perceiving his former error in giving the turbulent and treacherous natives undisputed sway, he ordered Colonel Steptoe to go with two hundred dragoons to the Spokane region and subject the restless tribes centring there. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z Sir William, however, began to doubt whether it was good taste to hold up the clergy to a certain amount of ridicule, and so he changed the principals into �sthetes, and the curates into dragoons. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z He found there a number of persons assembled, with some twenty or thirty of the dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z "Not to the King's proper civil officers," replied the Count, keeping his eye, while he spoke, warily fixed upon the dragoons. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z The dragoons were under Sir Arthur Aston, and most of the nobles and richer gentry enlisted in Lord Bernard Stuart's regiment of gentlemen, nicknamed "The Show Troop." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z One can fancy the widowed wife, in all her desolation, starting, even from her beads, as she thinks of Lord Clare's dragoons coming down on the enemy with their "Viva la for Ireland's wrong!" The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z A regiment of dragoons of the militia joined him, and some small posts were stormed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z In three minutes more the sound of a trumpet was heard in the streets of Hythe, and in less than ten, a party of about thirty dragoons were marching out of the town towards Lympne. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The first impulse of that part of the crowd nearest to the dragoons, was to press back, while those on the opposite side strove to get forward, headed by Virlay and Armand Herval. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z By the spirited exertion of his troops, and by the Colonel's mounting the infantry occasionally on the dragoon horses, he carried his corps thirty-six miles without halting. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z He had with him there about two thousand infantry with fifty dragoons and an equal number of Indians, when the English, who occupied Philadelphia, endeavored to surround and capture him. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The burly King strode and clattered along like a dragoon swaggering through the crowd at a country fair. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Did you see, they have withdrawn the dragoons from the wood? The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z At the very moment that he did so, the dragoons raised their fusees to their shoulders, and fired at once into the midst of the compact mass of people. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z A small horse formerly allowed to each trooper or dragoon for carrying his baggage. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z The dragoons, on the other hand, as much terrified as they were, turned tail, and fled in such a panic that they did not stop until they reached Philadelphia. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Come, rouse thee, lad, be not afraid; Come, join and be a brave dragoon: You’ll be well clothed, well kept, well paid, An’ captain be promoted soon. Random Rhymes and Rambles 2012-03-21T02:00:31.003Z On arriving at Woodchurch, he found a small body of dragoons, ready mounted, at the door of the little inn, and two saddled horses, held waiting for their riders. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z We fell into the train of carriages, advancing slowly between files of dragoons, and stood before the door in our turn in the course of an hour. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Do you think that when I came here, alone, and not with fifty dragoons at my back, I carried the Cardinal's seal in my pocket for the first lackey to find? Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Fifty English dragoons, who had never seen any Indians, entered the wood where they were hid. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z She was so cool, self-possessed, firm and resolute as to triumph over the dragoons, who left without entering the house. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z "A strange state, certainly," said the officer of dragoons; "but what has become of the horses you mention, when they are thus found absent?" The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Besides these, there were two young French chasseurs going home on leave of absence, a pretty Parisian dress-maker flying from the cholera, a masculine woman, the wife of a dragoon, and my friend the captain. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z In the morning, believing that on the farther side of Auch we ran less risk of attack, I dismissed the two dragoons, and an hour after sunrise we set out again. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z The Indians on their part, had never seen dragoon. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Master Szénasi meanwhile went and hunted up the dragoons, whom he found full of zeal for the good cause entrusted to them, and had a talk with them. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z If any one takes the road by Burmarsh he will fall in with the dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Though clever in depicting a m�l�e or a skirmish of dragoons, he remained second to Philip Wouvermans in accuracy of drawing, and inferior to Van der Meulen in the production of landscapes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" 2012-03-04T03:00:13.390Z The dragoon and I, face to face, regarded each other with menacing composure. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z This was a period of military tribunals, dragooning, wholesale confiscation and all manner of brutalities.40 From The “Bach System.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z Her well-armed dragoons had ridden, with bloody hoofs, over the timid and naked natives. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Then turning towards the little place on his left, called Cuckoo Point, he perceived, at the distance of about a mile, another troop of dragoons, who must have marched, he thought, from Brenzet and Appledore. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z He embarked for America, a captain of dragoons in the regiment of Lorraine, and here won the epaulets of a colonel. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Stung to the quick by her indifference to my presence, smarting in my fancied isolation, I resolved to show her that I cared not a whit for her or her dragoon. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z In a trice the dragoons were through the mob, and the roadway showed clear behind them. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z “I am the officier d’ordonnance,” said a young lieutenant of dragoons, stepping forward; “any communication you have to make must be addressed to me.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z And thus saying, he walked away, passing close by the two dragoons, who offered no obstruction. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z On the eastern side the hill is precipitous, vastly more so than Horse Neck, down which the valiant Putnam urged his steed when pursued by British dragoons. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The dragoon was staring at Mrs. Hamilton in undisguised displeasure. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z He hurried hither and thither, from Guildhall to Council House, from Brereton's lodgings to the dragoons' quarters, striving to effect something and always failing; seeking some cohesion, some decision, some action, and finding none. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Three of my little “command” were tolerable horsemen, two of them having served in the artillery train, and the third being the dragoon I have alluded to. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z "The Major did very well, too," said Ned Ramley, "for he killed one of the dragoons, and wounded another, before he went down himself, poor devil!" The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z A sailor on shore is not unlike Napoleon's dismounted dragoon: he is emphatically a fish out of water. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z From thence through Hog Alley and Frog Lane south towards the Neck, only to be frightened north once more by the mad gallop of dragoons, and so to hide in Mackerel Lane. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z Vaughan saw that if the dragoons were to act with effect they must act at once. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z On his native mountains, and with his rifle, that fellow would be brave enough; but making a dragoon of him is like turning a Cossack into a foot soldier. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Do you know who is the commander of this dragoon regiment which is down here?--No. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z By-and-by Curran gently disentangled them, and led her to her father, whilst dragoons formed round the patriot, and cleared a passage for him through the mob. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z "On whose affairs ride you?" demanded the spectral dragoon, laying his horse broadside across mine. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z A gigantic priest, who wore a broad crossbelt and a dragoon's sabre swinging, was equal to the occasion: 'Drive in the cattle, boys, and swarm over their backs!' My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z The reins will then be precisely in the form in which a dragoon's reins are arranged when he is riding a finished horse at a field day or elsewhere. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Old Ramley only laughed, however, and turned back into the house, where he made the party merry at the expense of the dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z He said that desire was especially true, according to the advocates, “where women were dragooned into the trade through extortion and various forms of exploitation, including fraudulent promises of legitimate employment.” As Other Crimes Recede, Police Crack Down on Street Prostitution 2012-02-13T01:51:49Z "Let the forest wild-cat go," muttered an officer, riding back to the picket as I crowded my horse against the dragoon who had hailed me. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The greater number of them belonged to the army, and I could see the uniforms of the staff, artillery, and dragoons, as well as the less distinguished costume of the line. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z In 1793, the militia was regulated, and formed into “one squadron of light dragoons, who were to serve on foot and horseback; two regiments and one independent company of foot; and one battalion of artillery.” Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z Four or five of the dragoons pushed after those running for Gouldwell, but I and the rest stuck to the main body, which went away towards the wood, and who showed fight. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z A resident of Antigua, who, in days of militia glory, served in the dragoons, went to a neighbouring island, of which he was a native, to pay a visit to his friends. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z "And it is death to me if I stay here cackling," muttered Mount, as we caught the distant gallop of dragoons through stony Wiltshire Street. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z A post-chaise was soon seen to pass the windows at speed, escorted by dragoons, and we saw no more of our comrade. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Figure 10 This is an almost exact duplicate of the 1800 dragoon plate except that it is struck in pewter, "white metal," the color used by the infantry and dragoons. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z At this interesting point of his calculation, a dragoon, who was stationed at the door, put his head into the room, and said, "Mr. Mowle, sir, wants to speak to you." The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The dress of the dragoons was very smart, and the swords and steel scabbards they carried, very long and heavy. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z Tooth and nail, my dear fellow," he said, gayly; "foot, horse, and dragoons! Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z In the Sierra Morena mountains, he brought back to camp the horse of a dragoon who had been killed. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z No detailed description of the 1812 plate has ever been found, but several identical specimens are known attached to dragoon helmets made by a contractor named Henry Cressman. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z "Your dragoon swords are sharp, Sir Edward," said the old baronet, gaily, to his guest; "however, I will go and see him myself, and rejoin you here in a minute." The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z After the war of 1866, however, the existing regiments were converted into dragoons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z Through the aperture we filed, out into a field of young winter wheat well sprouted, and then west, as quietly as we might, with watchful eyes on the dragoons. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z When the dragoons, on seeing this, mounted their horses again, and pursued by the side of the moss, the Covenanters always kept themselves on such ground as the horses could not approach. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z No example of the dragoon plate has been found. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Oh yes," replied her daughter; "the dragoons did not follow me, as you thought they would, mother; and I set down the basket close to the willow. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Pelisse, pe-lēs′, n. a cloak of silk or other cloth, with sleeves, worn by ladies: a garment lined with fur, a dragoon's jacket with shaggy lining. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z But there were no lights to be seen in Lexington, and we dared not ride through the dark town, not knowing but that it might be swarming with dragoons. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The whole party of dragoons were quickly informed of the prize within their reach, and about three hours after, they were joined by another party who aided them in the pursuit. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z A similar oval plate bearing the design of the 1812 dragoon cap plate, and of similar construction, is known. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z The persevering dragoons were patrolling round it still; and Mrs. Clare murmured to herself, "How will he ever get out, if they keep such a watch?" The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z He had escaped but a few days previously from the disaster of Castelfidardo with a troop of light dragoons, and was battling stubbornly against odds which forbade the chance of success. Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) 2012-01-29T03:00:07.953Z "Only a wounded man," he said, "most dead o' the red dragoons." Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z He made with the dragoons two campaigns, and the brave dog fought every time he had the opportunity. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z Too small for a hat frontpiece, it was probably worn as a side ornament on a dragoon helmet. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Several of the other officers, and the dragoons, corroborated Mowle's testimony; and the magistrates, but especially Sir Robert Croyland, began to look exceedingly grave. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z It is to be admitted that this time the Parson sat up in his bed, and swore with all the volubility of a dragoon or even of my Lord Bishop of Rochester. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z If that were so our plans must be changed, for we could not traverse Virginia with the Governor's dragoons at our heels. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z I ordered one of my dragoons to go round the house, and watch any door which he might find at the back. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z An interesting detail is the letter "A" on the half-sunburst plate of the dragoon helmet device. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Is every gentleman in the county to be ridden over, rough-shod, by these officers and their dragoons, and called 'd--d smuggling blackguards,' when they are actually engaged in persuading the smugglers not to fire? The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The good Bishop will be swearing like a dragoon.' Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z There's something else in the wind," muttered Mount, as we hid in Belcher's Lane to avoid a party of dragoons; "all this pother is never made on our account. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z It is the only means of conveyance now left me, since the chain of expresses formed by the dragoon horses, which were worn down and sent to their cantonment, have been discontinued. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z With war seeming imminent, Congress added to the Regular Establishment, though cautiously "for a limited time," five regiments of infantry, one regiment of riflemen, one of light artillery, and one of light dragoons. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z At length, a considerable noise was heard in the streets below, and a sort of constable door-keeper presented himself, to inform the magistrates that the officers and dragoons had arrived, bringing in several prisoners. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Her husband, with the ardour of a convert—or a pervert—raised a regiment of dragoons among his tenantry, and fought on the winning side at the Battle of the Boyne. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z A coach passed, escorted by dragoons; a gentleman looked out to seek the reason of the uproar. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The inhabitants, who had become Protestants soon after the Reformation, were dragooned into conformity by Wallenstein’s soldiery; and the Jesuits received permission to build themselves a church and a college. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z In March 1814 Congress reorganized both the artillery and the dragoons. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z "Are you sure the intelligence was correct?" demanded the officer of dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z It's just as that dragoon said: there are a good many king's cruisers hereaway. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z The fox-hunter was my old acquaintance, Mr. Bevan, the dragoon, and he had actually recognized me under my sunburn and buckskins. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z But he never made a story in which he did not convince you that life is overwhelmingly interesting and that nature, girls, and dragoons are beautiful if sad things to contemplate. The Critical Game 2012-01-05T03:00:38.527Z Army, dated March 30, 1800, prescribed for "Cavalry ... a helmet of leather crowned with black horse hair and having a brass front, with a mounted dragoon in the act of charging." American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Very pretty justice, indeed!" said Mowle, in a low voice, to the sergeant of dragoons; "but I can't help fancying there's something more under this than meets the eye. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Straight to the shore the dragoons, for such they were called, rode fearlessly onward, and the Noank fired a salute for them while she swung out flag after flag, fore and aft. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z She couldn't marry Walter Butler; the dragoon Bevan belonged to Mrs. Hamilton; and now she was going to Pittsburg to see the races and be rid of both Butler and Bevan. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z He is a great romantic, with a taste for pretty girls, moonlight, heroes and dragoons. The Critical Game 2012-01-05T03:00:38.527Z It is also possible that it is a sample of the dragoon plate authorized in 1812. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z In the meantime, Major, what we must do is, to have force enough to set them, dragoons and all, at defiance. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z "So Manlio has been brought here," said he, addressing Dentato, the sergeant of dragoons, for such was the name of their military friend.. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z I, abandoned, rode back to the Hall with a company of Virginians and dragoons, wondering if ever I might acquire such horsemanship as the Southerners displayed. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z To paraphrase Gibbon's pompous and comical phrase, the cornet of dragoons may not have been useless to the history-maker of the British Empire. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z In 1808, when the Army was increased, the newly constituted regiments of light dragoons, light artillery, and riflemen were authorized to wear leather caps. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Then, descending in haste to the inn door, he gave various orders to the dragoons, who were there waiting. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The chief instigator of the mutiny was our old acquaintance, Dentato, the sergeant of dragoons. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z One was drinking from a metal flask, and raised it to Montgomery as he passed; and then the crowd thinned, and the Wilson cortège with their dragoons swept in at the rear of the others. The Croxley Master: A Great Tale Of The Prize Ring 2011-12-31T03:00:19.660Z That will drive traffic, possibly along with some usage-killing resentment from being dragooned into yet another social network. Bits Blog: Google+ Gains Traction, Researcher Says 2011-12-29T12:39:55Z It seems obvious that pewter letters were worn by the dragoons as consonant with their other trimmings, for in July 1812 Col. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z I do know it very well," answered the officer of dragoons; "and you must be well aware that what I say is right. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Mounted, his figure was not so imposing as that of the bold dragoon, Charley May, on Black Tom. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Kill men unarmed and unresisting, and, gracious God, women too, disfigured, maimed, cut down, and trampled on by dragoons? The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z It is constantly tempted to play upon the gratitude of those whom it helps, to induce their attendance at its services, if not to dragoon these helpless dependents into an outward expression of belief. Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice 2011-12-24T03:08:02.973Z Figure 38 When the dragoons returned to the Army in 1833, their cap device was described as "a gilt star, silver eagle ... the star to be worn in front." American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Still time wore on, and he began to be a little uneasy lest he should be detained longer than the hour which he had specified in his note to the colonel of dragoons. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z A careful reconnoissance revealed that the enemy was in retreat, and the dragoons reported them in march towards our comrades at Fort Brown. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Anarchy in Kansas had been suppressed by United States dragoons; but they did not prevent the adoption of a pro-slavery constitution by bogus elections. Liberty In The Nineteenth Century 2011-12-24T03:08:02.240Z A detachment of dragoons, which accompanied the carriage, served to hold in check the crowds that had gathered in the hope of following in the footsteps of their sovereign. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z Normally, brass or "yellow metal" plates were authorized for the artillery and silvered or "white metal" for the infantry and dragoons, as consonant with the rest of their trimmings. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z One of the dragoons, however, knocked it out of his hand, and then he was taken. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The road was only wide enough to form the dragoons in column of fours. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z About the middle of April I met with a painful and almost fatal accident—got shot through the knee with one of those old time dragoon pistols, which carry a very large ball. A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life 2011-12-17T03:00:14.127Z The other dragoon, with a furious oath, flung me headlong. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The 1812 regulations prescribed for the light dragoons a "buff leather waist belt, white plate in front with eagle in relief," and there is the possibility that the light artillery had such. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z 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 As a dragoon and soldier May was splendid. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z He caused the dragoons to lay aside their scabbards and all the rest of their accoutrements, which would make a rattling noise as they advanced. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The dragoons watch every mile of this part of the coast, and at every little port a watch is set, so that no strangers dare set foot on shipboard without being closely questioned. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z This pattern apparently was intended for wear by NCO's other than those assigned to the infantry, artillery, or dragoons. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z In vain Sir Robert Croyland remonstrated, and inquired if they had a warrant; in vain the servants assured the dragoons that no person had entered during the morning. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The enemy were completely surprised, who had been burning, plundering, and murdering, wherever they went; thirty-six were killed, with their chief, who was cut down by a light dragoon. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z Arrived there, they were to conceal themselves among the dense bushes which fringed the stream, until the major himself with his dragoons were seen coming up on the opposite side. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z They were fine animals, these dragoons' mounts, and I wondered what would become of them. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Figure 130 The horseman on this brass plate, designed with a rather crude, childlike simplicity, is garbed quite differently than the Regular dragoon on the 1812 pewter specimen. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z "I'll tell you something, my dear boy," continued Mr. Croyland, forgetting that he was speaking to the colonel of a dragoon regiment, and going back at a leap to early days. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The New Model originally consisted of 14,400 foot and 7700 horse and dragoons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z A commission had been bought for him some years before in a regiment of dragoons, and by means of money he was now a captain, but there was little about him of the soldier. The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant 2011-11-27T03:00:11.777Z I pictured again the struggle with the two dragoons on the Lyndhurst Road, the fatal night when my father was foully slain, the underground refuge, my midnight flight and subsequent discomforts in the hold. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z A silvered ornament, it may have been made originally for either infantry or dragoons, and must be considered a manufacturer's stock pattern. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Several of the dragoons followed him quickly; but two of them planted themselves at the corner of the road, and remained there immovable. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z When the appointed day arrived, Washington directed Lee to himself take command of the small detachment of dragoons who were to meet Champe and his prisoner. Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck 2011-11-26T03:00:16.703Z The dragoons, mounted and bearing sabres, are seen here and there in the streets leading to the piazza. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z "You rode well enough when you fled before the dragoons, sir." The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The eagle is distinctly similar to the one adopted by the Regulars in lieu of cap plates in 1821, and the modified sunburst background probably was taken from the 1833 dragoon device. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z There's a number of the dragoons after him, too. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z The party reached Hoboken about midnight, where they were concealed in the adjoining wood—Lee with three dragoons stationing himself near the river shore. Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck 2011-11-26T03:00:16.703Z Yet the so-called wrong-doers flourished, and the unfortunate "good people" were run down or dragooned with a sudden and swift destruction. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z "Then you saw him fall," continued the dragoon who had overtaken us. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Figure 150 This cap plate is a somewhat wider variation of the 1833 dragoon device than most of the Militia plates of that type popular in the late 1830's and the 1840's. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z "No, you didn't, sir," answered a sergeant of dragoons, who was busily tying a handkerchief round his own wounded arm. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z At that moment the dragoon flung open the door, and shot off his pistol right above the maiden’s head, so that she tottered and fell to the ground. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z In 1701, she married a Swedish dragoon, and immediately accompanied him to the military post assigned him in the war which had just broken out between Sweden and Russia. Nature and Culture 2011-11-17T03:00:34.107Z Suddenly a huge, dark form sprang from the concealing heather, and like an arrow from a bow Jeremy Miles flung himself upon the dragoon whose fingers were still grasping Constance's tresses. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Being silver, the plate probably was worn by infantry or possibly dragoons. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z The democratic dragoon did not regard the interruption, but continued: 'It was during the Repeal Agitation I enlisted, and our regiment never left the shores of England. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z But the dragoon stood as though rooted to the spot; stood where he stood, and could not take a single step, either forward or backward. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z In May 1872 something was done towards alleviating the odious Reconstruction laws for dragooning the South, which had been passed by Congress in spite of the vetoes of President Johnson. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z The cort�ge was simple—first two dragoons, then a "piqueur" and her carriage with four horses, postillion and two servants behind in the scarlet liveries. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Struck in copper and silvered, it would have been appropriate for either infantry or dragoons, as both wore "white metal" trimmings during this period. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z He saw our difficulty and poured a host of dragoons in on us in the valley. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z They had a son, who was a dragoon, a big, handsome fellow. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z The bold dragoon and his wife, who took a house here about three months since, for seven years,—are now heartily tired of it. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z The brilliant dragoon, who had been feasted in Paris, did not blush to hold out his hand and accept the mite doled out by the trustees of the "Fund for the poor Protestants." The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z A third use of this basic design is indicated by a museum specimen at Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y.: cut into its outline form, it was worn on the side of Militia dragoon caps. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z The populace was still unruly; the dragoons loaded their firepieces; the Riot Act was read, and the word “March” was given; but it was of no avail. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z Kari!” he called out through the door, and Kari came clattering up the stairs so that everything shook, just as though a whole regiment of dragoons had arrived. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z The boy wanted an ensign's uniform, like that of the fourth Lord Moone in the miniature, and Chaff bought him a dragoon's helmet and cuirass. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z Five days later, the Jesuits poison the Prince, and the Huguenots, deprived of their protector, are delivered over to the tender mercies of the dragoons. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z He had seen the two unsuccessful attempts to drive the enemy back, and the dragoons who had galloped down the hill to make the third effort. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z At this psychological moment Boyd ordered up the squadron of dragoons which he had been holding in reserve for just such an opportunity. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z The dust had somewhat subsided; the French cavalry stood motionless, only their general, followed by his staff, rode, encouraging the men, as it seemed, along the foremost line, just opposite to the Neumark dragoons. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z She sat down meekly in it at once, and smiled at him—not displeased at being dragooned. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z Some such feeling may have stirred the humble preacher that the Intendant sentenced to be hanged, or the obscure peasant whom the dragoons dragged away to the Toulon galleys. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z This episode--the gallant conduct of the dragoons--had given the Danes time to recover themselves, and the battle was resumed with fury at another place. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z Two battalions of the guards marched past the dragoons. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Infantry grounded their arms, dragoons dismounted, artillerymen leaned idly against their pieces; Langeron alone, who had begun the storm of Montmartre, would not desist from his undertaking. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The candidate followed the direction of her eyes, and saw a horseman trotting quickly along the high road in the blue uniform of a dragoon. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z Follansbee went so far as to tackle Blythe on the subject and invoke his sympathy, but that massive old dragoon disappointed him. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z Some of the dragoons jumped from their horses, and bore their wounded general away from the field. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z Colonel de Vaux's brigade stood at some little distance, close to the village of Merxleben; the Cambridge dragoons were halted near the banks of the Unstrut. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Here the hostile dragoons, formed in columns of squadrons and regiments, charged us at least twelve or fifteen times, always without success. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z There was a crowd before the door, and a dismounted dragoon pacing up and down with his sabre under his arm. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z The least responsible among them at the moment was Lieutenant Bralligan, ex-corporal of dragoons, who could no more have passed the examination exacted of candidates to-day than a cat could squeeze through a carbine. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z Dragonnade, drag-on-ād′, n. the persecution of French Protestants under Louis XIV. by raids of dragoons: abandonment of a place to the violence of soldiers. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z The dragoons were now engaged in a fierce hand-to-hand fight. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Receiving a valuable addition to his troops from Solano, Galvez prepared to embark with five regiments, a small squadron of dragoons, two companies of artillery and forty pieces of ordnance. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z "No stranger is allowed to pass, Signore," said the dragoon, interposing his person between the Englishman and the door. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z But Galahad pointed out that the tactics then in use were written of a foreign dragoon saddle with a long flat bearing surface. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z “If they attack us to-morrow on the line of march we shall have our work cut out for us,” said another dragoon officer. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z The dragoons pressed forwards over him, and soon the last defenders of the battery fled over the field. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z He formed a battalion of infantry composed of seven companies of one hundred men and besides two other companies, one of artillery, the other of light cavalry, which was later changed to mounted dragoons. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z "To horse! to horse!" cried the dragoon, as he raised his silver horn and blew a prolonged blast. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z As dragoon sergeant in the old days, he had "winged his man" according to the methods described in "Charles O'Malley" and practised occasionally by his superiors in rank. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z Any good-tempered horse learns the dragoon duty in wonderfully short time, and you are rider enough not to want one quite broke in. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z The battery was silenced, but the greater number of the dragoons lay around their fallen leader. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z "The young man in question is M. de Jaucourt, an officer of dragoons, who, about two months ago, was arrested for being absent from his regiment without leave." Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z The Countess, smiling somewhat sadly, held out her hand, which the dragoon kissed with an air of profound respect. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z Even should you succeed in escaping, the dragoons would pursue and bring you back. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z A drunken dragoon," said Wesley, "was commencing an assertion in military fashion, G—d eternally d—n me, just as I was passing. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z Major von Hammerstein had ridden back, and "Charge! charge!" resounded down the ranks of the dragoons. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z In the November of this year, died Thomas Garth, esquire, general in his majesty's service, and colonel of the first regiment of dragoons. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:34.837Z The Abbé blushed and accepted the proffered hand of the dragoon. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z Looking from the window, Cosel saw a detachment of dragoons standing before her house. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z "Oh! that is the troop of United States dragoons that Bob admires so much," cried Harriet. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z But when the dragoon squadrons reassembled, not one officer was left, and one-third of the men were wanting. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z The cavalry is organized in regiments of cuirassiers, dragoons, lancers, hussars and mounted rifles,7 the regiments having four service and one depot squadrons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z "And so poor," muttered the dragoon between his teeth, as he turned away and began talking chasse with the Curé of St. Saturnin. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z Cosel shivered; through the window she saw the Saxon uniforms worn by a detachment of dragoons, who were to conduct her further. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z About thirty Russian dragoons, with their infantry, who were working through the wood, were soon upon them, and, seeing such a small force barring the way, the cavalry charged. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z A half squadron of the Cambridge dragoons formed the body-guard of their royal master. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z In advance were the banners of the light horse, behind them hussars; the dragoons closed the movement. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z "Sister!" said the dragoon, in a tone of impatience, "the storm is coming on." A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z They consisted of small bands of Uhlans and dragoons, the strongest of them not more than twenty troopers in number. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z They turned quickly to the dragoons, and springing into the saddles rode down along the flank of the height to the thicket below, where they found themselves among Motovidlo's Cossacks. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z They mounted and set out; dragoons preceded them and acted as a guard; the carriages and the led horses followed. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z When they had vanished the field glittered with dragoons everywhere and bloomed like a blossom. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z Men are not to be dragooned into goodness. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z On the evening of the 5th September, they trapped one of our cavalry regiments and destroyed it, together with the greater part of a squadron of dragoons. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z This and that dragoon began to chant prayers; the Tartars dismounted, spread sheep-skins on the ground, and fell to praying on their knees, with faces turned eastward. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Stolzenberg and his dragoons were in the saddle in a moment. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z And now we saw them!—three red-coat dragoons riding very carelessly westward on this wide, well-trodden road which now I knew must lead to Oneida Lake. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z He claims a wide liberty of variation, and all that he repels is the right of anybody to dragoon Christian men into ceremonial observances on the ground that they are necessary. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z The latter did not do so very much execution, but the cuirassiers, big, heavy men, broke through our dragoons, who are classed as light cavalry. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z A dragoon slashed and cut off his head. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z To the right of the dragoons, General Knesebeck's brigade was massed, he having followed the command he had received to retire. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z I demanded, "if you don jack-boots and hanger and go for a dragoon?" The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z But neither could Oskyerko's dragoons withstand the pressure, and in a moment they began to withdraw more and more hastily, leaving the ground covered with corpses. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z As the enemy retired, the Cossacks, with a regiment of dragoons, again charged them; and destroyed some hundreds more. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z Pan Mushalski, with twenty of Linkhauz's dragoons and a sergeant, went with them,—all Mazovians, choice men, behind whose sabres the charming wife of the commandant was as safe as in her husband's room. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The dragoons hurried at a sharp trot closer and closer to the sound of the guns; already the enemy was driven back, and the battle had surged to the south of Langensalza. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z But Reed had a big dragoon's pistol in his belt and would have used it had not Kwiyeh killed him swiftly with his hatchet. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Kmita looked through the broken centre into the depth of the field, and saw at once a regiment of red dragoons flying like wind to the aid of the broken cavalry. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z They then rushed in on the jagers, and, though suffering severely, occupied the attention of those men, while we tackled the dragoons and the guns. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z Great fear seized her, so that she came near fainting, and only shame in presence of the dragoons kept her in the saddle; she turned her face from them to hide her pallor. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z A gentle eminence rose before the dragoons, the regiment rode up it, and found itself opposite the enemy's exposed flank. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z I had been for a short time attached to a corps of German dragoons, in the capacity of correspondent. In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life 2011-08-31T02:01:35.803Z The whole field was covered with smoke, and in that smoke Kmita's volunteers and Tartars closed with the dragoons. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z What appeared to be parts of two regiments, hussars and dragoons, had the temerity to charge a battalion of our regiment. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z Three dragoons really came to guard Basia; seeing this, Pan Mushalski spurred his horse and galloped away. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Two Prussian squares were slowly retreating, still keeping up a constant fire, and on a hill near the dragoons was a Prussian battery, which sent its shell into the centre of the advancing Hanoverians. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z He at once claimed Martin as one of the real sort, and they were talking over a union of forces and schemes when a party of dragoons came to the inn in pursuit of Thunderbolt. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z Half an hour more passed, and the cry of "Strike!" was heard no longer; but to the aid of the red dragoons sprang Boguslav's regiment of heavy cavalry. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The dragoons had two men killed and about a dozen wounded, mostly by the fire of infantry. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z The dragoons remained below the summit, holding their horses; but the others pushed on to where the height descended in wall form, almost perpendicularly, to the valley. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The dragoons were alone; between them and the Hanoverian army were the Prussian battalions. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z In the face of the improved equipment of foreign cavalry, it is to be hoped that our dragoons will not be left with this unwieldy, cumbersome, and most useless weapon in future campaigns. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Pan Andrei raised the pipe to his mouth, and whistled so shrilly that the nearest dragoon horses rose on their haunches. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Disappointed and despairing he goes up to London and enlists as private in the dragoons under a feigned name; but friends detect and prevent the military sacrifice. English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges 2011-08-29T02:01:10.603Z The march was opened by Mellehovich with his Tartars; the dragoons rode near a covered carriage in which sat Basia with Pan Zagloba. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The guns were turned upon the attacking dragoons, a storm of shell received the squadron. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z My friend was a commissioned officer in Spain, but I have frequently heard him say that he would much prefer to be a private dragoon in the British army. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z The remnant of the mailed cavalry, the red dragoons, and Boguslav's regiment sprang after them with all speed. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "The dragoon has not come back," answered the lad, na�vely. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Pan Michael, Humyetski, and Myslishevski hurried up with infantry and dragoons, who covered the walls as quickly as flies on a hot day cover the carcass of a horse or an ox. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The commander of the second square nearest to the dragoons came forward and waved a handkerchief. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z The presence of a dragoon or a hussar in full regimentals is more of a rarity everywhere than a foot soldier. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Next came the dragoons, formed with great pains by Pan Andrei from volunteers of every description, armed with rapiers and muskets. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The fifteen or twenty dragoons commanded by Colonel Plouernel were received with a general discharge of musketry. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Half an hour later two detachments of dragoons, of fifty men each, went to the breach, slipped out quickly, and vanished in the darkness. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Well done, old fellow!" cried Wendenstein, and at the same moment he fell beside his comrade, and the dragoons rushed over him. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Meanwhile, the prisoner, Watson, was put under the guardianship of a dragoon, and lodged in a small byre attached to the gavel of the dwelling-house. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z These were less steady under fire than the dragoons, but were more terrible in their first fury, and were more skilful in hand-to-hand conflict, for they knew every point of fencing. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Several of the dragoons fell; the colonel himself was wounded. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Take fifty dragoons; I will take the same number; and we will try to smother them. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "All our officers lie there!" replied the dragoon, pointing to a heap of men and horses which marked the spot where the square had stood. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z The other nine dragoons, who had heard the report, now followed in hot pursuit, and, coming inadvertently on the same concealed danger, horse and man went over at once. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z I will give you good men of the German dragoons, bold fellows and acquainted with the road. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z I came across two squadrons of dragoons on patrol duty, with loaded carbines. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Blue lumps as large as biscuits had formed on the right shoulders of the dragoons, from bringing gunstocks against them continually. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z He dismounted, led his horse by the bridle, and walked to the place where the dragoons had broken the square. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Providentially no one was even hurt; and it was strongly suspected that, knowing he had already rather exceeded his commission, he had ordered the dragoons to charge without ball-cartridge. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z After a while he entered the royal quarters, not alone, but with a captain of dragoons. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "But what can you have in common with the dragoon, Jeanike?" The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z The dragoons were lying flat at the battlements, panting with rage. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Before evening two hundred dragoons will come, and your swamps will not save you, for they will pass as we passed." The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The Governor sent an officer and fifty dragoons to bring him out. Colorado?The Bright Romance of American History 2011-08-25T02:00:28.183Z He resigned in this fashion, that he engaged in conflict with a regiment of Miller's dragoons, cut down half the men, and departed. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z A minute ago I begged you to look and see if the dragoon did not come back. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Meanwhile Pan Michael, seeing that crowd enclosed between the bulwarks, shouted for his dragoons, and went out against them. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z In places the aspect of the peasants was almost threatening, for evidently the dragoons were taken for Swedes. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z His patron, Sir William Temple, introduced him to the king, who was so impressed with his talents that he offered to make him a captain of dragoons. Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734 2011-08-23T02:00:30.217Z The king supposed that they might be the marshal's German cavalry, of which he had two regiments, or they might be his own dragoons sent in advance and mistaken for the enemy's scouts. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "You must know, first of all, my lassy, that the red monks were Templars, and wore a sword and helmet, just like that sparrow-hawk of a dragoon." The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Infantry, cavalry, dragoons, common soldiers, and officers vied with one another, regardless of rank. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Dull silence followed,--not a single dragoon fired. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z A detachment of dragoons was actually sent for, and encamped in Saint George’s Square, with their horses and arms ready at a moment’s notice. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z God inspired your Royal Grace to send the dragoons ahead. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z You should know that I contemplate giving a tournament soon in the large yard of my barracks, where my dragoons are to go through all manner of exercises on horseback. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z The old sergeant of dragoons was clearly of this view, for he seized the bridle of Basia's pony, turned the beast, and cried with voice almost despairing,— "On, on! serene lady!" Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z In every case take men, and if they will not come of their own will put them in a carriage, surround it with dragoons, and bring them. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Fifteen years since, Lady Agnes Lechester was seen and loved by a certain Walter de Warren, a cornet in a dragoon regiment: a lad of good family but miserably poor. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z Various stories, also, were current of the forces which he had with him, and in general the number of his dragoons was exaggerated to the fabulous. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The Cardinal was not the man to be astonished at a colonel of dragoons keeping a mistress. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Each dragoon drew in his reins, so as to have his horse in hand; then the rank bent a little, and moved forward as regularly as if on parade. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z So saying, the young officer raised to the eyes of Zagloba the hilt of a heavy dragoon sabre, and repeated, "I don't want any other." The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Besides, new regiments of dragoons and infantry were equipped at Karl's expense. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z He passed with those dragoons who fought with us at Suha. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z We'll dispose of him among the dragoons—Have we never a poulterer among us? The Recruiting Officer 2011-08-10T02:00:18.323Z Some rushed in fury single-handed on the dragoons. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z But Pan Roh did not hear, for he was just forming his dragoons. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z On hearing this, the dragoons of the escort turned the muzzles of their guns on the aggressors. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z No one recognized the king, no one paid much attention to the party, for all were occupied with the recent passage of the dragoons, among whom, as all thought, was the King of Poland. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Pushing on through the woods he came to a barn, but had scarcely entered when it was surrounded by ten or twelve "dragoons," as he calls them. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z They asked the dragoon again how it had happened; but he was unable to answer, for blood was flowing from him in a stream, and he fell to the ground like a grain-sheaf. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z In fact, that reckoning was good; and the dragoons of the convoy served as the first example, though Kovalski himself resisted--all his men went over without hesitation to Pan Michael. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Pan Kharlamp blustered awhile longer, but saw at last that he would either make his companions angry or expose them to an uncertain struggle with the dragoons. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The dragoons, the Hungarian infantry and the light squadrons were already slaying his Scots, when I sprang in with my men and rubbed them out in one twinkle. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Turnbull was in charge of the civil service at the start of the Iraq war: on his watch the evidence in the notorious dossier was used to dragoon public support. Britain must resist Tea Party thinking 2011-08-01T21:00:00Z A storm does not so break, destroy, and lay waste a young forest, wolves do not eat into a flock of bewildered sheep, as the dragoons trampled and cut down those Tartars. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "We know not ourselves, Colonel, where he is," said the dragoon. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z First went like a whirlwind the dragoon regiment; in the front of it Volodyovski, with sabre above his head. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The foreigners, namely, one hundred dragoons, were cut to pieces. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z About half-way they came upon the greater number of the dragoons. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "A storm, a storm is coming!" whispered the dragoons to one another. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "May the bright thunderbolts crush them!" muttered another dragoon. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z But disorder rose in the ranks of the assailants when the Polish land infantry, the Germans, and the dragoons drew back not a step. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z "But the dragoons?" inquired he, "those two regiments?" The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z A battalion of infantry had been sent from Stanislaw, a regiment of dragoons from the Bukowina, and a regiment of hussars besides. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z At that moment Pan Adam stood before the dragoons. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Kovalski told me that there are two Prussians among his dragoons who know how to jabber German, and are sharp fellows. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z On all sides were throngs of knights of various regiments, armored cavalry dragoons, Cossacks, Tartars, and Wallachians, in which served not only the whole Trans-Dnieper, but volunteers, nobles from every part of the Commonwealth. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z With a noble, gracious gentlemen, it is necessary to act like a father, not like a dragoon. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Lying by the bridge; and so are the shackled dragoons. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z A stubborn, cold, peasant threat sounded in the voice of the sergeant; other dragoons and attendants in the accompanying squadrons began to grit their teeth, shake their sabres, puff, and murmur. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Yes, very kindly," said Billevich, with a certain bitterness; "but if we do not go of our own will, this cavalier has the order to surround us with dragoons and take us by force." The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Russians served principally in the dragoons, Lithuanians in the Tartar regiments; the men of Little Poland rallied most willingly to the armored regiments. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z They decided only this, that the king would move on with three hundred dragoons, under command of Tyzenhauz, who, though young, enjoyed already the reputation of a great soldier. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z 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 From the square was heard the snorting of horses and the squeaking steps of soldiers and dragoons who had assembled from the sheds and lodgings to take farewell of Basia and the Tartars. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z If they do, what will remain to the proud prince beyond a few dragoon regiments and foreign infantry? The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Not far from the tents of Volodyovski's dragoons they met Pan Lashch, walking, or rather staggering, at the head of a number of nobles, for he and his comrades were completely drunk. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z They will hunt for the king among the dragoons, and the king will pass by under their noses. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Now and then some Cossacks or dragoons would leave the main body, and push on galloping to the very foot of the glacis, in the lane des Dames, or near the little chapel. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z If it were the will of God, I should have noted the wish long ago in him; and he was not a priest, but a dragoon. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z He carried the banner with Myeleshko's dragoons; for this no wit is needed. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z From one side rushed in the soldiers of the commander; from the other Volodyovski's dragoons hurried like bees from a hive. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Gracious Lord!" said he, "I resign my command from the dragoons. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Among their number were four old Spanish dragoons and two cuirassiers of the guard, whom a life of danger had attached to Marc: so I leave you to imagine how they fought. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z At times too, the Tartars or dragoons began to sing; but the desert itself was not enlivened with one sound of man or beast. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z And be assured that even had I to bind you and take you bound to Kyedani among dragoons, that would be for your good. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z He was rushing at me with a sword,--a wonder he didn't hit me; but it appears that he saw Pan Koritski's Germans surrounding his quarters, and my dragoons with spears in their hands. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z "See what would have met us had we gone with the dragoons!" exclaimed Kmita. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z All this proves that our Spanish dragoons gave the enemy a warm reception on the way to Senones, and that they fear an attack from Schirmeck. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z On the square the dragoons assembled again, with the escort and the Cossacks of Pan Motovidlo; it was hardly possible to restrain them from shouting. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z But still Pan Andrei loitered, and when at last he did move at the head of fifty dragoons, he was as unquiet as if going on a forlorn hope. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The whole party of nobles and red dragoons flew along by the Toporoff road like poppy leaves borne by the wind. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Since the Swedes looked for us among the dragoons, as the people from Jivyets said, it is clear proof that they know nothing of us, and that there is no treason or conspiracy. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Fortunately, ten minutes before the attack, one of Marc Div�s's smugglers, Zimmer, the old dragoon, had come full gallop to warn us. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z The dragoons and the soldiers shouted for a happy journey to the departing. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Fear not!" answered Volodyovski, "the dragoons of this cavalier are already in fetters, and now he needs rescue himself more than you do." The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Many of their skirmishers came near the trenches; against these the soldiers of the prince and the quarter-soldiers rushed out at once, singly and in parties, especially from the Tartar, Wallachian, and dragoon squadrons. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The Swedes would not have attacked the dragoons, they would not have fired a gun at them if they know that we were following them. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Ah! you may cry as much as you like, Louise," said Lorquin; "but, for all that, you are a regular dragoon, a real little warrior. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Then Basia, assuming a bass voice, which to her seemed worthy of a dragoon, inquired threateningly,— "Who goes there?" Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z I might have joined the dragoons, or collected a party again, and harried Hovanski as before. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z In advance came, as usual, the light regiments of the prince's Tartars, the Cossacks, and the Wallachians, after them Makhnitski's foreign infantry, then the cannon of Vershul, the dragoons, and the heavy hussar regiments. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The question is settled, the dragoons have gone,—we shall travel without defence, and the first scouting party of a few tens of horses may capture us. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Martin!" he said aloud, "in every event let two of the dragoons who accompanied me to Prague, wait for me to-morrow morning early at the Schweinthor well armed and with a saddled horse. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z There was no glass to be had, so we put membrane in the windows; but Pan Byaloglovski has a glazier in his command among the dragoons. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z My horses are to be heard,--my dragoons are coming. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z In the evening Captain Tsikhotski arrived at the head of fifty dragoons. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z If it were a question of collusion with the Swedes," said he at last, "what could three hundred dragoons do? The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z ‘So you dragooned the parson into calling on the Philistine,’ he said. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z "Former colonel of dragoons, who came here not long since." Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Soon there came to the ears of the dragoons the quick tramp of a horse. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The door opened, and Bryshovski, captain of the dragoons of the bishop of Poznania, commander of the convoy, entered the room. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Yes; and after this, think of Milton's Areopagitica, or his Paradise Lost, under the hoofs of Tilly's dragoon horses, or feeding the fishes in the Baltic! Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z He suspected the sort of angelic dragooning to which she was subject from his dear Mrs. Temple. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z They were camp followers and those of the dragoons to whom booty was dearer than slumber; they were stripping the bodies of the slain. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Soldier, where is the commandant?" asked Volodyovski of a dragoon standing near. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The convoy of dragoons and the escort of Dony�ts, from evening on, fought a regular battle for the life of the commissioners, who, repeating the prayers for the dying, committed their souls to God. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The cavalry follow on the artillery; dragoons, cuirassiers, hussars with white facings and a death's-head on their shakoes. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z By some accident these two men were not loaded; the French dragoons were consequently permitted to come close up to them without their being able to give any alarm. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Hearing this, Pan Adam made a noise like a falcon, and straightway a division of dragoons pushed into the depth of the wood. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z A convoy of fifty dragoons surrounded the wagon and moved on. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z "We don't care for the dragoons," said he. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z In his march across New Jersey, Washington had repeatedly sent for Lee, but Lee had delayed in an unaccountable manner, and finally was himself surprised by a company of dragoons, and taken captive. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z A young one was caught alive, however, by some of the 14th dragoons, and brought home to England, and afterwards, I understand, presented to the British Museum. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Half an hour later Pan Michael rushed into the field at the head of dragoons and volunteer nobles, who calculated that it would be possible to exhibit themselves in skirmishing. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The hour was early, but there was movement already in the yard; for before the main building a regiment of dragoons in blue jackets and Swedish helmets was exercising. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Though I serve in the dragoons, I belong to that body of officers not of the light, but of the heavy cavalry of the voevoda. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Early the captain of the dragoons came to me laughing: “‘Here’s a kettle of fish, Drayton,’ he said. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Accordingly this squadron moved on to the front, and steadily advanced upon the enemy, who seemed determined to stand the charge, as they put every thing ready to receive our gallant dragoons. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Pan Mushalski, beckoning to a number of dragoons, followed him, so as to keep an eye on the madman. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z True," answered Volodyovski; "but it is a couple of years since he took the dragoon regiment. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The squadrons of armored dragoons and the Cossacks of the prince rushed on like a whirlwind; and in the very front, with a roar and heavy tramp, Skshetuski's hussars. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z From all sides came grunts of satisfaction, showing that the remarks had been overheard by many of the dragoons, which was intended. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z As we moved on, a little after daylight we were overtaken by the 11th light dragoons, on which we were ordered to open to the right and left to let them pass us. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z But Pan Michael, a cool and keen soldier, did not let the dragoons out of his hand. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Meanwhile the carriages passed, and began to turn in the yard so as to reach the main entrance of the castle, but the dragoons remained outside the gate. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The hussars, having broken the infantry and cavalry, had done their work; now the dragoons and light squadrons emulated them, and with Volodyovski and Kushel at their head extended this catastrophe, passing human belief. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z As the dragoons drew near they saw that they were escorting a number of British prisoners. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Think you that I, an officer in His Majesty’s service, do not resent that I was given in exchange for a dragoon?” Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z At the head of the dragoons went the stern Lusnia; and gnawing his yellow mustache, he was choosing at a distance the wealthiest enemy. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Around the line and farther on near the walls, a number of attendants in various colors gazed at the dragoons, making remarks and giving opinions to one another. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The German infantry with the Polish land regiments, and at their side the dismounted dragoons of Vishnyevetski poured fire and lead into the faces and breasts of the Cossacks. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z By this time the dragoons had turned into one of the cross streets, and when the girls reached the place of turning they had passed out of sight. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z After reconnoitering the premises, and finding no one present, but all appearances of the hasty flight of the occupants, the dragoons dismounted, tethered their horses and detailed a guard. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z But two dragoons fell from the powerful hand of Hamdi Bey, who slashed then Prince Ovsyani with a curved sword through the face, and stretched him on the field. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z "Good soldiers," said Skshetuski, looking with skilled eye at the regular movements of the dragoons. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z "I," answered the voevoda; "for I did not think that it was proper, at the delivery of the gifts, that dragoons should be standing over the necks of you and me." With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z If any of the dragoons call, mind them not. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Without further word he removed his coat, and let her examine the injured member while the dragoons gathered about them, eyeing the girl curiously. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z The dragoons, who held the field, raised a fierce shout, and threatening with their fists, called,— "Ah, thou dog, off with thee! off with thee!" Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z At that moment a dragoon of the guards rushed in from the squadron of Pan Grudzinski with intelligence that the horsemen were returning. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Skshetuski stood in his stirrups; erect, pale, with flashing eyes, naked sabre in his hand, half turned to the dragoons, he repeated again the thundering command: "Follow me!" With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The dragoons, seemingly too weary for anything but rest, flung themselves upon the grass to await the meal. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z And with this cry she threw the pistol from her, and dashed at once to the dragoon’s side. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z When he had warmed himself a little, and saw that the janissaries were hotly pressed at the river, he sprang into the thick of the battle, and coming up with the dragoons, began real labor. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The dragoons surrounded the wagon in a circle. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The disciplined dragoons turned their horses on the spot; the colonel placed himself at their head, gave the sign with his sword; the whole party moved slowly back to the residence of the commissioners. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The dragoons had passed through the city, as the lieutenant found the next day; and, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray’s Ferry had gone on to the Blue Bell Tavern, putting up there for the night. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z The foremost dragoon reeled slightly, recovered his balance immediately, and drew rein with his right arm hanging limply by his side. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z But from the scows guns began to thunder, whereupon the dragoons thundered in answer from their muskets; smoke rose over the water in cloudlets, then stretched out in long strips. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z He placed the dragoons in two ranks in front of the wagon; but the others stretched out and approached in a half-circle, Tartar fashion, from both sides of the field. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Silence followed, and from outside the window came only the constant "Who's there?" of the dragoons. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Colonel Tarleton then ordered his dragoons to charge while he attempted to rally the infantry, but the rout was too complete. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z |
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