| 单词 | flag of truce |
| 例句 | Meanwhile, Arnold arranged for a boat, under a flag of truce, to take a Tory woman and her children across the Hudson to an area held by the British. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z In a message sent under a flag of truce, Washington told British General Henry Clinton, in New York, that he would spare André’s life if Clinton turned over Arnold. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure. If the chance comes, just get a messenger and a flag of truce and go on over. Nothing to it.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Lee sits astride his horse, painfully vulnerable to a sniper’s bullet despite his flag of truce. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z But this second design, with its large white section, was thought too similar to the traditional all-white flag of truce. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z “A Titan wants to see you, under a flag of truce. He has a message from Kronos.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I waved it, like a flag of truce, once, twice...The breeze caught it, and I let go. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z In the imagery of Bloody Sunday, the 17-year-old seems limp, and Father Daly waves a bloodstained handkerchief as an impromptu flag of truce. 50 Years on, Bloody Sunday’s Wounds Are Still Felt 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Black Kettle carried an American Flag and a white flag of truce presented to him by President Lincoln; White Antelope wore a peace medal, also from Lincoln. The Sand Creek Massacre Took Place More Than 150 Years Ago. It Still Matters 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z As a handful of U.S. special operations troops got out, two Taliban approached, one holding a makeshift white flag of truce and the other leading Bergdahl. Freed soldier's hometown cancels rally amid anger over swap 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Monsieur du Bar," said the Protestant soldier, "has sent you this gentleman, bearing a flag of truce, from the Chevalier d'Evran. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z At this time a small body of men was seen approaching bearing a flag of truce. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z This plan succeeded so far that at length two natives came back with a flag of truce, desiring to treat for the recovery of the child and the sheep. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z A few days after, he dispatched Dr. M'Kechen with a flag of truce to the river Raisin, to pass thence, if possible, to Malden. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z The British sloop of war Favorite, chosen for her name, arrived at New York under a flag of truce, bearing an American and British messenger, with the treaty already ratified on the part of England. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z It may be that Commandant Snyman was unaware of the breach of faith he was committing in working upon his trenches under a flag of truce. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z By some means, they contrived to waylay478 and capture a considerable number of the garrison, on which the commandant condescended to send them a flag of truce, and offer an exchange of prisoners. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z "I come with a proposal," said he, "under a flag of truce." Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z To their dismay, no boats were there to receive them, and a flag of truce was therefore sent to the enemy. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z The bearers of the flag of truce found the fleet at the mouth of the Potomac. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z Every day he expected to see a flag of truce hoisted, and to receive a message asking for the terms of surrender. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z A flag of truce had been sent into our lines on the afternoon of the 3d, before I left, but I had not heard that it was to arrange for the surrender of the place. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z There was in her a man bearing a flag of truce, and he came aboard the Jesus, demanding of what country we were. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z It was now dinner-time; and, a flag of truce being hoisted on both sides, the sham knight and the true one dined together and came to a friendly understanding. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z He gave the tar a piece of gold, And, with a flag of truce, commanded He should be shipped to England Old, And safely landed. The Land of Song, Book II For lower grammar grades 2012-02-16T03:00:03.167Z Look! there are three of his negroes coming with a flag of truce, to fetch the poor fellow who was killed, I expect. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z My lady turned angrily upon her niece; for though discomfited and prepared to run up a flag of truce, it was not to be expected that she should endure this last speech without resenting it. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Bagenal Harvey, who commanded in conjunction with Father Roche, despatched a flag of truce, imploring the garrison not to provoke rapine by useless resistance. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Now, however, by directing “via Norfolk and flag of truce,” letters are sent across the lines to the North. The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession 2012-02-14T03:00:24.963Z They were the carriers of flags of truce. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z The fact is, a man now living in the District lives under a perpetual flag of truce. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z During the contest, he neither sent nor received a flag of truce. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z On the 10th August, following, an American Brig with a flag of truce arrived for the bodies of Capt. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z When they approached the ambuscade two Spaniards were sent out, carrying a white flag of truce. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z "The blood-dyed vestures of the Redeemer are not waving in triumph over the ramparts of sin and rebellion," but over the fortresses of faith float the white flags of truce. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z One of the priests in vain was sent with a flag of truce and a drummer and trumpeter to summon the governor to surrender. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The Marshall of the order and several of the brethren were then deputed by Gaudini with a flag of truce to the sultan, to explain the cause of the massacre of his guard. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z LeCorne one day sent a flag of truce by a French officer to the water side, a small river which parts his people from the British troops. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z The Spaniards, sending a flag of truce, agreed to pay 95,000 pieces of eight as ransom for the town; but, not bringing it in, the place was set on fire. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z I charge you, be not found within their lines; Remember still to keep on neutral ground, Unless a flag of truce be sent from Arnold That will secure your person and the plot. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z Picket firing was kept up all along the lines on both sides, notwithstanding that flags of truce had been sent in by both parties, several times, requesting that this barbarous practice might cease. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z I send it forward under a flag of truce, thinking the possession of his remains may be a consolation to his family. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Charles, to gain time, sent a flag of truce requesting a suspension of arms for twenty-four hours. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z We are soon in motion, and, casting a last look towards our sky-blue hotel, we see some of the Almy-ites waving flags of truce at us. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z The next day, Feb. 8, the Admiral sent another flag of truce by the same officer to the town of St. Anne. 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 I now resumed my journey, and displayed a flag of truce, a piece of a cotton window curtain which I brought from the house at which I had stopped over night. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z On the 11th a flag of truce was sent in asking for time to bury the dead, which Jackson granted, and extended to a late hour of the day. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Soon Lopez distinguished a white flag of truce floating from one of the windows, and as he approached nearer received word that the Governor was ready to surrender. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z Aberdeen was sacked by order of Montrose, whose drummer had been murdered while delivering a message under a flag of truce to the magistrates. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Here he repented, and sent out runners with a flag of truce, to inform the white chief that he would surrender; but the drunken pickets of the militia advance wantonly killed these messengers of peace. Stories of the Badger State 2011-11-27T03:00:12.687Z This communication will be handed to you, under flag of truce, by Major General James Bowen. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z To-day my first hyacinth bloomed, white and sweet,–a good omen,–a little flag of truce, perhaps, from the enemies whom we have been fighting all these years. Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals 2011-11-20T03:00:14.840Z He was compelled to acknowledge the flag of truce and the Indians were well aware of that fact. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z He never approached his would-be friend and cousin or accepted his flag of truce. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z Four Indians bearing a flag of truce approached. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z As the men were about to start, it was found that they had nothing to serve as a flag of truce. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z On the 11th the enemy sent in a flag of truce, asking for an armistice to bury the dead. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z The Indian, aware of the value of the flag of truce used it always to his advantage when in a tight place, though they had no respect for it in their own dealings with others. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z Several flags of truce were sent during that period by the enemy, and a great deal of civility passed mutually between the French and British. Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost, Bart. Particularly of his Services in the Canadas, including a reply to the strictures on his Military Character, Contained in an Article in The Quareterly Review 2011-10-11T02:01:07.053Z About noon the Spanish ceased firing and at three o'clock in the afternoon flags of truce appeared everywhere. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z One of these was therefore pressed into service as a flag of truce, and the detachment rode forth. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z I note the blush upon thy cheek, The flag of truce that tells me thou art meek And soon wilt yield thy fortress up to me. Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z There was no Red Cross Society there to attend to that matter for them, nor was there any flag of truce hoisted to denote a cessation of hostilities. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z He afterwards met the enemy with a flag of truce—a handkerchief tied to his cane—and requested a halt. Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Devel 2011-10-06T02:00:32.743Z Finally Captains Clark and Colbert met under a flag of truce, but failed to agree to terms. Stories of Old Kentucky 2011-09-23T02:00:21.413Z To this they lashed the flag of truce for the American army, and set up the pole in a little clearing. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z "For a flag of truce," I repeated; "to show he's an envoy come to sue for terms of peace, perhaps." Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z While accompanying the flag of truce I used my eyes. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z A few hours of tense expectation elapsed, and then a boat carrying a flag of truce was seen putting out from the admiral's ship. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z Tell him Nannie treads on air and that any day he may expect a little flag of truce, for cousin Nancy shows signs of surrendering. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z Conscious we had no strength to resist, the governor directed a flag of truce to be hoisted. Samboe; or, The African Boy 2011-09-04T02:00:04.743Z "A flag of truce, Billy," said I, and I am sure the tone of my voice must have betrayed my inward elation. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z The Germans sent a flag of truce asking for permission to bury their dead. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z The Turks commenced hostilities by firing on a flag of truce and killing an officer and several men. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z Tearing a piece of white linen from my shirt sleeve, I waved it above my head as a flag of truce. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z State Representative Tracy Heard, a Democrat, called the Republicans’ overture “a false flag of truce.” | MIDWEST: Ohio: Unions Rebuff Governor?s Overture on Law 2011-08-20T02:41:34Z Tracy Heard called it “a false flag of truce.” Ohio governor, GOP leaders stage event intended to draw anti-union law?s foes to table 2011-08-19T21:17:38Z The Buccaneers being masters of the city, the Governor sent a flag of truce to treat for its ransom. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z What I saw was too terrible—Keller Bey on the ground, the white flag of truce stained with blood, and Alida kneeling beside him. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z As the scoundrel had fired upon my flag of truce, I felt justified in killing him if I could. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z The flag of truce returned, and the joy of the Landwehr was calmed down. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z I have just sent a flag of truce to Framont, to bid the Germans carry away their wounded. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z He sent a flag of truce to them, offering to protect them from the Indians if they would lay down their arms. The Mormon Puzzle, and How to Solve It 2011-07-21T02:00:23.213Z In this negotiation between the Generals, which continued for some hours, Lieutenant-colonel Smith, our assistant adjutant-general, had repeatedly to pass from army to army with flags of truce, before the matter could be finally arranged. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z I left New York under a flag of truce, and came to Elizabethtown. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z The flags of truce which were continually coming and going on the road to L�tzelbourg, reported that the place could not hold out any longer. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z My children," said he, "the enemy sends us a flag of truce. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Then Eustace, deserted by his supports, resolved upon a bold venture—nothing less than an advance upon the enemy’s camp under cover of a flag of truce. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Envoys were sent from Spa, the German headquarters, under flag of truce to the headquarters of Marshal Foch in a railroad car near Senlis. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z A few hours later, a boat bearing a flag of truce came out to the American fleet. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z The flag of truce returned at night, and we learned that there was no surrender. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z This reciprocal inspection being finished, the bearer of the flag of truce said, in good French, "I have the honor of addressing the Commandant Hullin?" The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z They came suddenly and unexpectedly upon this little band of a thousand men, and immediately sent an officer with a flag of truce, demanding their surrender. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z When the white flag of truce was raised on the German battle line, the red flag of revolution was unfurled in Berlin and other German cities. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Dover advised sending a trumpeter with a flag of truce, and certain proposals as to trading, to be enforced by hostages. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z A flag of truce had just gone forward once more to summon the place to surrender. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z The tiny flag of truce worked a magic spell. The Story of Bacon's Rebellion 2011-06-16T02:00:14.737Z Napoleon, with wonderful presence of mind, commanded his numerous staff immediately to mount on horseback, and gathering his guard around him, ordered the flag of truce to be brought into his presence. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z A flag of truce sent to rebels—to men engaged in lawless insurrection, in treasonable hostility to the Government, with a view to its overthrow! Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z The afternoon of the second day brought a flag of truce from General Hamilton, asking for a cessation of hostilities for three days, and a conference with Colonel Clark at the fort. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z A flag of truce had just been despatched to the town. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z When he saw that I was really coming, he dropped the flag of truce and put it on, for it was his shirt which he had fastened to a branch to use for this purpose. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z The guards knew his barge, so they did not fire on it, and a bit of white cloth waved in the air served as a flag of truce. The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable 2011-05-23T02:00:10.807Z The Government may, at any time, refuse to continue this amenity of flags of truce. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z Amid moving, struggling mass, Saunderson's white waistcoat flashed to and fro like flag of truce, to which, alas! there was no response. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 2011-05-21T02:00:09.440Z If every man who now carries a gun could shoot, we could compel the Germans to fly a flag of truce within twenty-four hours. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z "It's a flag of truce, I think," said I. I saw the Skipper shake his head and look despondently on the ground. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z At three o'clock the prefecture hoisted a flag of truce. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Q. Did your vessel have any communication with the officer bearing the flag of truce? Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z They stood only a few feet apart, a little belt of white verbena fluttering flags of truce between them. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z This evening the German Field Marshal sent a messenger to the British headquarters at Hampstead under a flag of truce. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z “Ask him about a flag of truce, Dad, whether the Incarial forces would respect it?” suggested Jack. The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z My dear comrade, the first time you permit yourself to send us such an insolent summons, I shall have your flag of truce shot. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Q. Were any vessels or boats, with flags of truce, ever sent from Fort Monroe toward the Confederate forces? Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z All deserted houses, or all houses over which a white flag of truce did not float, in sign of peace and devotion to the Government, were to be immediately reduced to ashes. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z There ought to be some facial flag of truce, indicating unconditional surrender, that one could wave with a look. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z “Oh, Dad, everybody regards the sanctity of a flag of truce.” The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z The story is told that one day a British officer entered the camp with a flag of truce. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Q. State your knowledge as to the sending of any flags of truce while your vessel, the Harriet Lane, was lying at Fortress Monroe? Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z He had barely picked up his pen to finally begin that report before an adjutant interrupted with another message: a rebel officer, under flag of truce, had approached the causeway of Fort Monroe. Magazine Preview: How Slavery Really Ended in America 2011-04-01T17:48:58Z The white flag is universally used as a flag of truce. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z “But we couldn’t take those along under a flag of truce.” The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z The regent asks for a conference under a flag of truce. Comrades A Story of Social Adventure in California 2011-03-03T03:00:52.327Z A. I have seen flags of truce come down from the direction of Norfolk. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z It would be undesirable, even dangerous, Lloyd argued, to send her back to her home in Roanoke City with a flag of truce in the present state of conflict. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The German general sent a flag of truce with a demand for surrender, and threatened to bombard the city should it be refused. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z “But don’t you realize that if we go now, we go as prisoners, and not under the protection of a flag of truce?” The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z In this connection we recall the Indian, remembering that Osceola was captured under a flag of truce. Your Negro Neighbor 2011-02-14T03:00:35.203Z Q. Did they come with the Confederate flag flying on the same vessel with the flag of truce? Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z After fighting all the morning, and finding ten times more trouble to get into the fort than they ever expected, at 1 P. M. they sent in a flag of truce. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z "Is the treaty signed?" he cried to the captain of the port and the Swedish consul, as they reached the Guerriere with a white flag of truce. White Slavery in the Barbary States 2011-02-10T03:00:50.200Z It is true, we might go to the Inca as a delegation under a flag of truce, but we have no guarantee its sanctity would be regarded.” The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z “A flag of truce!” thought we, as we lowered the muzzles of our guns. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z One vessel came down with the Confederate flag flying, and a flag of truce, also. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z "According to the customs of civilized warfare we should respect a flag of truce, though we believe it is only an expedient to gain time," added Colonel Cosgrove. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z At last the party were permitted to proceed overland, under a flag of truce, to the pickets of General Wood's division. Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot 2011-02-01T03:00:12.910Z Kinsman in charge of a party who, under a flag of truce, was caring for the wounded. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z This answer was disappointing to Napoleon, but there was nothing now for him to do except to set out for the Bellerophon, Captain Maitland's ship, with the flag of truce. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z A. I have seen vessels go up the Roads with a flag of truce. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z When Reuben, having been introduced into the enemy's camp under a flag of truce, had at last reached the apartment upon the second floor, Mowbray remarked:— "Now, madam, you may unmask." Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z The officer in command sent over a flag of truce demanding the Lieutenant to surrender; but Lieutenant Estes had no intention of giving up just then. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z His last effort was to suggest sending a flag of truce by Generals Savary and Las Cases to Captain Maitland, commander of the British squadron, asking to be allowed to pass out of the harbor. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z The flags of truce, and the capitulation at Hatteras Inlet, and the announcement that we would not invade Virginia, but would protect the Capital, are claimed as having recognized this point. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z Then they built a fire, and as soon as its light shone upon them, General discovered a flag of truce. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z One thing only is certain, that Napoleon's flag of truce was sent back with his message undelivered. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z One hour later came the Rebel flag of truce from Buckner, asking for the appointment of Commissioners; but the information already obtained enabled Grant to reply: "I propose to move immediately upon your works." The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The renegade made his appearance, holding a white handkerchief suspended on a stick over his head, as a flag of truce. The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life 2010-12-20T17:12:29.603Z So in the end of July Kirkcaldy of Grange went forth with a flag of truce to make the best possible terms with the victors. John Knox "Tell him I want to see him under a flag of truce!" shouted the one who appeared to be in command. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Let's go in, or send Raft in with a flag of truce. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies The Second Corps was in position on Sunday morning, waiting the order to advance, when a flag of truce was displayed in front of Miles's division. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Gen. Washington was directed to send a flag of truce to Gen. Howe and through great exertions finally obtained the release of Mr. Stockton. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution There was no further danger, however, for old Jim Thompson came over the mountain bearing the flag of truce; with him were two other men. The Nightrider's Feud "Take in your flag of truce, or I will fire upon it!" shouted the colonel. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z The instant the captain returned to the ship the flag of truce was lowered, and with the crash and roar of the first broadside the battle began. In Paths of Peril A Boy's Adventures in Nova Scotia A delegate of the Christian Commission sat down to write a letter for him to his wife, to be sent by a flag of truce. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z For the time being we were flying a flag of truce, and having had one exhibition of his powers, I had no desire to experience a second. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance "Your flag of truce, Skeffy, will only show them that we come unarmed, and make their aim all the steadier in consequence." Tony Butler We decline any further communication with you under a flag of truce or otherwise. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Now it happened one morning, about this time, that the gates, to every one's surprise, were thrown open, and a messenger, with a flag of truce, came forth. Bill the Minder "Neither; I shall use you as a flag of truce; but whatever happens don't you dare to say she is good looking or brilliant." With Edge Tools This paper was consigned to the care of an officer, who was directed to proceed with it, under a flag of truce, to the head-quarters of the British commander. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency On July 1 the General intended assaulting the jong, but in the interval the jong Commandant sent in a flag of truce. The Unveiling of Lhasa "Now you can retire with your flag of truce." Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z I had heard stories of Germans with flags of truce. The Black Watch A Record in Action The Arabs began shooting at the flag of truce long before they were within rifle range. Tahara Among African Tribes "It's a flag of truce!" cried the Judge, standing on tip-toe on his stump and straightening his fat little body up towards the Sierras. First Fam'lies of the Sierras Took our position, unhitched our horses, threw a few shells at them slowly until 3 P. M. A flag of truce was reported to have come out of the breastwork. An Artilleryman's Diary "It looks as though the enemy were using the flag of truce ruse over here," replied the major. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z The Johnnies showed a flag of truce on the other side of the river. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts And when it would brook no more delay, reluctantly, sick at heart, and filled with fear at the outcome, he hauled down his flag of truce and gave the devil battle. Thirty The woman indeed bore a flag of truce. First Fam'lies of the Sierras So confident of success were they that a flag of truce was sent in in the morning demanding our surrender in five minutes to prevent the unnecessary spilling of blood. An Artilleryman's Diary Before Tom joined him the flag of truce with four men began to advance towards Major Lynn's force. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z The bombardment continued until the afternoon of the second day, when a flag of truce was displayed over the city. The Greater Republic A History of the United States This paper was sent out from Boston, on the evening of the 8th, with a flag of truce, which bore it to the American lines at Roxbury. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Moreover, before I attacked the town I sent them a flag of truce. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 The doctor here has promised to have it taken over to our lines under a flag of truce. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War He had been directed by the major to inform the ruffians that no flag of truce would be respected, and that he would open fire very soon. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z One day a British officer visited Marion under a flag of truce. The Greater Republic A History of the United States They came up in the morning of the 1st of October, in a schooner, with a flag of truce, and were accompanied by Colonel Beverley Robinson. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Ere they could rally again, we were about to fire another round of shells, when Rear Admiral Gerolio, with a few fletyemings, left the main mass under a flag of truce and approached us. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar At the same time he sent a flag of truce to the Governor, declaring, that if the place were not at once surrendered at discretion he would bombard it. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Everything seemed to be at a standstill; but the blazing fire revealed a flag of truce flying in front of the enemy. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z The next act in the grim comedy was to send forward a flag of truce with a demand for the surrender of Quebec. The Greater Republic A History of the United States A white handkerchief displayed gave it the sanction of a flag of truce: it was suffered to pass without question, and the traitor effected his escape to the Vulture sloop-of-war, anchored a few miles below. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Further fighting seemed useless until some new tactics were employed; therefore I gave orders for a cessation of the battle, and caused flags of truce to be hoisted. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar On the receipt of the news of the battle of Worcester, Ayscue sent another flag of truce to give Willoughby the information, saying that he did so as a friend rather than as an enemy. The West Indies and the Spanish Main His left arm was hung in a sling, the material of which looked as though it might have been a part of the flag of truce displayed on the creek bridge the night before. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Ross claimed that his flag of truce had been fired on, and he ordered the city to be burned. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The other letter was from Colonel Beverley Robinson, interceding for the release of Andr�, on the plea that he was on shore under the sanction of a flag of truce, at the request of Arnold. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools This method is as general a rule among all the Indians of those parts of America as the flag of truce is among the Europeans. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts He tried to put on a jaunty air as he made answer: "I have come as an envoy under the protection of a flag of truce into the enemy's country." Black Diamonds "Have you come over here under a flag of truce to say that?" Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z One of the most heroic figures of those troublous times is Colonel Anderson, under a flag of truce, meeting the infuriated miners at Coal Creek. The Greater Republic A History of the United States He brought two letters also to Washington, which had been sent on shore from the Vulture, under a flag of truce. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Some one remarked that it looked like a flag of truce. The Falling Flag Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox Head-Quarters, Jacksonville, March 20, 1863, Midnight.—For the last twenty-four hours we have been sending women and children out of town, in answer to a demand by flag of truce, with a threat of bombardment. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 A few weeks ago Gen. Reynolds sent a flag of truce to my headquarters, and I sent out to gather a respectable force to meet those officers, and not one of you responded. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant They will hold a council, and send an envoy with a flag of truce, and when they at last find out the joke, we shall be out of reach. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 At 8:30, amid a temporary lull of the uproar that had prevailed, a flag of truce was sent in bearing the following message: It was dated Around Allatoona, Oct. The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864 On the 26th, Porter sent a flag of truce with a demand for the surrender of the fort, saying that Farragut had reached New Orleans and taken possession. Elsie at Viamede Some Filipino statesmen came down from Malabon to see Aguinaldo, and as they carried a flag of truce firing from our side ceased. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. At sunrise a flag of truce was sent to summon the authorities. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia The Vulture was then lying six miles below Verplanck's Point, and the letters were sent to the Point under a flag of truce. Elsie on the Hudson Sanders, the bearer of this communication, was attacked while bearing the flag of truce. The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864 She felt oddly like a soldier who has scaled the wall in the face of the enemy, and planted his flag in triumph on the rampart—though hers was a flag of truce. When the Cock Crows Vaughan went to the enemy’s lines, under a flag of truce, to see about some of his wounded men in the hands of the rebels. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery I attended the flag of truce, as interpreter. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia They answered indignantly that they had come aboard under a flag of truce and had a right to be allowed to go back free. Elsie on the Hudson "Good!" eagerly responded Mrs. Honey, "and send it by Sam, with a flag of truce." Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 The next morning Lee again sent a flag of truce to M'Pherson, the bearer telling him that Rawdon had not yet crossed the Santee, and that immediate surrender would save many lives. Elsie in the South Promptly on the minute Gilroy and White Ox appeared again, with the white flag of truce flying between them. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck He immediately gave orders that the young man should be thoroughly furnished with all comforts, and sent in a cruiser, with a flag of truce, to the first British vessel which could be found. Josephine Makers of History When Hamilton reached the Point a flag of truce was approaching from the Vulture to that post. Elsie on the Hudson On the fifteenth of June they occupied Kansas City, and marched at once upon Independence, where Captain Stanley was fired upon while carrying a flag of truce. Army of the Cumberland and the Battle of Stone's River This, having been mistaken for a flag of truce, was altered by covering the outer half of the field beyond the union with a vertical red bar. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox The flag of truce was promptly answered, and as the horseman came closer many recognized Matt Gilroy. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck On July 10th, the day set for the ultimatum of the bombardment, the white flags of truce were again taken down and the men again climbed into the trenches. The Story of General Pershing Toward noon, on the last of October, they arrived at Dobbs Ferry, in the Greyhound schooner, with a flag of truce. Elsie on the Hudson This packet fell into the hands of the French general, who immediately sent a flag of truce, desiring a conference with the governor. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 As we entered these works we saw a man approaching with a flag of truce. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox At 9 o’clock some of the enemy came into camp, bearing a flag of truce, but for what purpose we soldiers did not learn. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. At nine o'clock Colonel Hatch on a special train arrived and proceeded ahead with a flag of truce on the engine. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Colonel Temple, although a bigot in his loyalty, is the last person to violate the rites of hospitality or to despise a flag of truce. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion General Lee sent in a flag of truce for a cessation of hostilities to bury the dead; but the request was not acceded to by General Grant. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 Prince Eugene, of Savoy, was on the other side of the river, and there was courteous communication by flag of truce between the French and the Austrians. Francezka And with this prosaic reminder Captain Demer� was content to dispense with the polite formality of a flag of truce. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Tuesday evening a flag of truce was sent to Fort Williams, demanding the surrender of the enemy. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers On July 6, Liniers decided to send a flag of truce with the proposal to surrender all the English prisoners, including those taken with Beresford, provided Whitelocke would evacuate the territory of Buenos Aires. The United States and Latin America When the sunshine prevailed, filmy white clouds flags of truce floated lazily from peak to peak, and draped themselves about the rugged rocks. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign By nine o’clock in the morning, Count Saxe sent me across the river with a flag of truce, to Prince Eugene’s headquarters, to arrange for the exchange of Lieutenant Brohl for Gaston Cheverny. Francezka He noticed how some service-trees had already unfolded their white petals, like flags of truce breaking the long array of green cedars and rusty-brown oaks. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro Wyman furnished them with an ambulance, with which they proceeded to Springfield under a flag of truce. The Struggle for Missouri The next morning, on being provided with a pass through the lines, they were conducted under a flag of truce to the Headquarters of the Union army, some twenty miles away. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles A cessation of the contest now ensued, and the Indians, holding up what was intended to be a flag of truce, asked permission to carry off the body of the Chippewa. Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution More was learned when a flag of truce was sent two days later to the British lines by General Washington, in answer to the one on September 22. Nathan Hale When within four miles of the place, they were met by a flag of truce, evidently to gain time. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Gen. Halleck then proceeded to read Gen. Price a lecture on the etiquette of flags of truce. The Struggle for Missouri He did so by sending a flag of truce and demanding a surrender of the fort. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles But a clatter of hoofs is heard, and a flag of truce appears upon this scene, with an order from General Grant that hostilities should cease until further orders. Lee's Last Campaign "You wouldn't fire on a flag of truce, would you?" John March, Southerner During our stay here, we sent a flag of truce to Forrest, to know if he would honor or parole, and received word that he would if we could hold them. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry On being asked for his flag of truce, he pulled from his pocket a dirty pocket-handkerchief, with a short stick tied to one corner. The Struggle for Missouri Griffith was on one flank, and Sherlin, moving around quickly on the enemy's left, was just ordering a charge, when Laws sent a flag of truce and asked for a cessation of hostilities. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles Just as it begun to look as if it was goin' that way, one of their chiefs walked forward, swingin' a dirty rag on the end of his ramrod as a flag of truce. Through Apache Lands Cobb allowed himself to be enticed on shore under a flag of truce, and was made a prisoner and compelled to send an order to his vessel not to molest the French brigantine. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 Then, one bearing a white flag—a flag of truce, rode to the front of the confederate lines. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Hoist the Union Jack over a flag of truce on all three ships, and signal to Mazanoff to come alongside. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror “They have fired on the flag of truce!” The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon This Boone consented to do, and his letter was at once dispatched to the camp under flag of truce. History of Morgan's Cavalry Could I be permitted to ask to see them under flag of truce? Campaigning in Cuba Yet the profound repose was undisturbed; the early hours of that fair morning hoisted a flag of truce between the combatants which was respected by both. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War That serves that blackguard Prabylov right for saying we forged the Tsar's letter, and firing on a flag of truce. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror “Advance at once, Captain Russell, with the first battalion, to the rescue of the flag of truce,” ordered the colonel, understanding him fully. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon As they reached the "Old Hotel," which was occupied by a body of the Federals, and used also as a hospital, a flag of truce was displayed. History of Morgan's Cavalry So two Indians were sent forward with a flag of truce, to say that the Sitting Bull people were hungry and tired, and to propose a peace talk. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women If you desire, you can send a flag of truce to the commander of these forces, embracing these views, and placing upon him the responsibility which belongs to him. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The Ariel took the Professor on board, and hoisted the Russian colours over the flag of truce, and began to sink down towards the fleet. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror I wonder if General Lawton tried to find out anything under a flag of truce.” The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon A flag of truce was then sent to Colonel Moore, demanding the surrender of his command. History of Morgan's Cavalry Yet one must die; And to our human thought that death were best That came preceded by a flag of truce To parley peace. The Scarlet Stigma A Drama in Four Acts Phalanx soldiers, under a flag of truce, burying their dead after one of the terrible battles before Petersburg. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War At daybreak on the 30th an envoy left the Tsar's headquarters in one of the war-balloons, flying a flag of truce, and descended in Hyde Park. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror The third came from Ralph Sorrel’s weapon, and the man who had carried the pretended flag of truce fell dead in his tracks. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon General Morgan, despairing of being able to surround or rush over the enemy, in the rugged, wooded country, sent a flag of truce, proposing a surrender. History of Morgan's Cavalry A British officer was sent, under a flag of truce, to tell Washington of the fate of his gallant young captain. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools A flag of truce couldn't save, No, nor humanity could not give This sable warrior a hallowed grave. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Then a torpedo-boat flying a flag of truce shot out from the Russian line and ran to within a mile of the shore. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror Major Morris well knew the wiliness of the Filipinos, yet he did not doubt but that they would pay due respect to a flag of truce which they had themselves invited. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon Two or three days after the flag of truce affair, Morgan determined upon an expedition to a different quarter from that in which he had been hitherto employed. History of Morgan's Cavalry On the 14th of March, a flag of truce was again sent to the city, demanding its surrender. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools The men of the 2nd Kansas Battery were afterwards exchanged under a flag of truce for a like number of prisoners captured by the negro regiment. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The United States flag of truce boat came up to City Point last night, bringing no prisoners, and nothing else except some dispatches, the nature of which has not yet transpired. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital “Here comes a flag of truce,” said Gilbert, presently, as a rebel appeared, holding up a white rag. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon Just as the horses were brought up and the men were mounted, a flag of truce came from General Johnson proposing an armistice in order that he might bury his dead. History of Morgan's Cavalry The bearer of the letter, although under a flag of truce, was not even allowed to come near the walls. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools He immediately sent a flag of truce to Livingston demanding the body of the person who committed the barbarous act. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War January 18th.—A flag of truce boat came up, but no one on board was authorized to negotiate for an exchange of prisoners but Gen. Butler, outlawed. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital “But remember how they fired on the other flag of truce,” insisted the young Southerner. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon On the day after reaching the latter, I sent a flag of truce to Walton, with dispatches, which General Smith had instructed me to forward to Cincinnati. History of Morgan's Cavalry Here the flag of truce met them, and soon hostilities ceased. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House At 4 p. m. a flag of truce was sent out and two hours given to bring in the dead from between the lines. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War It is already rumored that Gen. Butler has been removed, and a flag of truce boat is certainly at City Point, laden with prisoners sent up for exchange. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital A white shirt at the end of an oar served as flag of truce; and the men, by direction, and to give it the better chance to be observed, pulled with extreme slowness. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston General Morgan sent a message to Captain Burbeck, under flag of truce, requesting an interview with him. History of Morgan's Cavalry The only change he made was to haul down the flag of truce. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) Our forces had suffered a bloody repulse, and had just finished burying our dead under a flag of truce. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Yesterday another thousand prisoners were brought up by the flag of truce boat. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital And we were scarce left alone ere I made haste to hang out a flag of truce. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Captain Bowles approached under flag of truce and entered into a parley with the enemy. History of Morgan's Cavalry I'm wearing it home as a sort of a white flag of truce. Seven Keys to Baldpate Late on Sunday evening a flag of truce was sent in and forwarded to General Lee. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War I have suggested to the government to prohibit the exchange of newspapers in the flag of truce boat; but I doubt if they will act upon it. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital "I tell you what," said Helmut touched by the dragon's evident terror, "let's make friends with him, boys; he's given us a nice ride for nothing; we will present him with the flag of truce." Fairy Tales from the German Forests My men were infuriated by what they esteemed bad faith, in a continuance of the fight after the flags of truce were displayed, and by the loss of their comrades and of some favorite officers. History of Morgan's Cavalry This afternoon the chief of staff of Admiral Cervera came out under a flag of truce, with a letter from the admiral, extolling the bravery of the crew in an unusual manner. The Boys of '98 As soon as the flag of truce was withdrawn the attack began, and about five minutes after it began the rebels entered the fort. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War It is not yet ascertained, precisely, whether Mr. Seward was really on the flag of truce steamer yesterday, but it is pretty certain that Mr. Benjamin went down the river. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital "They sent a flag of truce to General Carleton, who utterly disregarded it, declaring that he would not have any communication with rebels unless they came to claim the King's mercy." Famous Firesides of French Canada His body was taken from the hands which defiled it, by General Gillem, as soon as that officer arrived at Greenville, and sent to our lines, under flag of truce. History of Morgan's Cavalry The women and children were placed in the first boat, and under cover of a flag of truce were soon bound toward the entrance to Cienfuegos. The Boys of '98 How do you know they made their movement while the flag of truce was in? The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Todd, of Kentucky, the mother of Mrs. Lincoln, arrived in this city on the steamer Schultz, Thursday night, having come to City Point on a flag of truce boat. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital An officer was sent ashore with a flag of truce. Famous Firesides of French Canada During the entire war, both sides used to send flags of truce for quite other purposes than the ostensible ones. History of Morgan's Cavalry Our men were still firing an occasional shot, and from blockhouses and isolated trenches, from which the Spaniards could not safely retreat, flags of truce were waving. The Boys of '98 I think we would have whipped them if the flag of truce had not come in. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War October 4th.—Sundry applications were made to-day to leave the country under flag of truce, provided I would not permit the names to be published. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital After some maneuvering, Forrest sent in a flag of truce, demanding the surrender of my forces. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. A day or two after these occurrences, Morgan went with a flag of truce to Mitchell's encampment to endeavor to exchange some of his prisoners for his own men who had been captured. History of Morgan's Cavalry Colonel Bliss of General Wilson’s staff went forward to the enemy’s lines with a flag of truce, and explained that peace negotiations were almost concluded, that their position was untenable, and demanded their surrender. The Boys of '98 The attack began in the morning at about 5-1/2 o'clock, and about 1 o'clock P.M. a flag of truce approached. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War I have not heard the day; but the news was brought by flag of truce boat to City Point last night. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Thence he demanded ransom, and sent out A boy with flag of truce. Collected Poems Volume One Morgan was the commanding Confederate officer in all that region, and had a right to send flags of truce for any purpose whatever, so long as he observed the usages which govern them. History of Morgan's Cavalry Early in the morning an officer came from Corregidor, under flag of truce, to Commodore Dewey, with a proposal of surrender from the commandant of the fortifications. The Boys of '98 The Russian general sent in two flags of truce, offering him terms of capitulation which would save the life of himself and of his brave soldiers. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow The enemy’s flag of truce boat of yesterday refused to let us have a single paper in exchange for ours. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital This is the lad That bore our flag of truce. Collected Poems Volume One The flag of truce need not have stopped the expedition. History of Morgan's Cavalry One hour passed, two hours, three hours, and then a flag of truce appeared above the ramparts. The Flamp, The Ameliorator, and The Schoolboy's Apprentice He detained the messengers with the flags of truce, lest they might take news to their general of the position of his force, and then, with all capable of the exertion, continued his march. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow A large crowd of Irish, Dutch, and Jews are daily seen at Gen. Winder’s door, asking permission to go North on the flag of truce boat. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Admiral Howe sent a boat, under the protection of a flag of truce, with an officer, who stated that he was to be left behind as a hostage for their safe return. Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series I passed over the ground shortly afterward as bearer of a flag of truce, and heard the same account from the citizens living near the scene of the fight. History of Morgan's Cavalry “And what do you want with your flag of truce?” he cried. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) With the hope that they might save their furs, the English hung out a tablecloth as a flag of truce, and the exhausted fighters seized the opportunity to eat and sleep. The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) This comes on the flag of truce boat, and is derived from the enemy themselves. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital A boat put out from the Six Friends with a flag of truce, and soon an English lieutenant landed at the Cul-de-sac, bearing a letter for the commander of the garrison. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France This was the answer of the savage allies to the flag of truce. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 The flag of truce, that threatened every day to come down, still floated. A Story of the Red Cross Glimpses of Field Work With no evidence, however, of his identification, he deliberately lowered his flag of truce, and returning it to its place around his brawny neck, secured it by tying the usual knot. The Great Cattle Trail We now know all about the mission of Vice-President Stephens under flag of truce. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Blindfolded once more, the bearer of the flag of truce again scrambled over the barricades, and was led down to the river's brink. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France On July 26th, under a flag of truce, the besiegers again demanded surrender. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 She felt as if she was received under a flag of truce, and that there could be no confidence between them. The Quality of Mercy Although its color debarred it from serving as the regulation flag of truce, there was little doubt that the meaning of its owner would be understood by whomsoever saw it. The Great Cattle Trail Later in the day the New York Herald of the 17th inst. was received by the flag of truce boat. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital About eight o'clock, however, they beat a parley, and sent out a flag of truce to propose terms, which were refused. The History of the First West India Regiment Necessary messages were continually passing under flags of truce, and superfluous notes of defiance sometimes accompanied them. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 The brigantine approached, her sails half reefed, having at her prow a flag of truce. A Romance of the West Indies He has permitted a flag of truce to go out to Mr. Washington to let him know if the British are molested he will set the town on fire. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance Several ladies, near relatives of Judge Campbell, Assistant Secretary of War, came over yesterday under flag of truce. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital There was no flag of truce, no orders to cease firing, yet the firing ceased. Raiding with Morgan Two days' march brought our advance to Falmouth, and on the twenty-first General Patrick, our provost-marshal general, was directed to repair to Fredericksburg under a flag of truce, and request the surrender of the city. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Bob Scott ushered in two men sent under a flag of truce from the rioters. The Mountain Divide So had the promptness and number and accuracy of the rifle-shots which had prevented him from getting any report from his too treacherous "flag of truce" brave. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White The Vice-President went down to the flag of truce boat on Saturday, some say to Fortress Monroe, and others to Washington. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital The chief interest, for the time being, however, centered in the coming interview with Mosby, under a flag of truce. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Eight days after this, a trumpet was sounded and a flag of truce appeared emerging from the gates of Bayonne. Henry IV, Makers of History No more was needed; the melancholy tramp stepped cautiously forward waving his alert flag of truce. The Mountain Divide Over this emergency she felt that he had unspokenly set a flag of truce. Rim o' the World There was no danger of Secretary Walker releasing them; for I had heard him say the authorities might have obtained the remains, if they had sent a flag of truce. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Nearly every one of them had previously tried to persuade her to accept his hand, the proposal being made by "flag of truce," till at length she threatened to hang the next messenger. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 Duchess of Montpensier.The flag of truce.Assassination of Henry III. Henry IV, Makers of History Here he met a band of Indians, and sending to them a flag of truce, which they respected, the two parties entered into a conference. King Philip Makers of History The Prussian flag of truce to inquire for the commander, was led into the presence of Napoleon, trapped at Sedan! Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck But Gen. Huger comes off scotfree; he has always had the confidence of Mr. Benjamin, and used to send the flag of truce to Fortress Monroe as often as could be desired. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital This formality, he said, was necessary to properly recognize their flag of truce, and to guard against a possible fake or bit of treachery. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Clement concealed a dagger in his bosom, and then went out from the gates of the city accompanied by two soldiers and with a flag of truce, ostensibly to take a message to the king. Henry IV, Makers of History A flag of truce was presented, which produced another parley. King Philip Makers of History On our approach to the city the inhabitants soon sent a flag of truce for terms, and the firing having ceased on both sides, these were agreed upon, and the city gates were opened. The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence A Hero of the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns And often there comes a request from Gen. Huger, at Norfolk, for passports to be granted certain parties to go out under flag of truce. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Later on the two lines were posted in full view of each other, and by agreement under a "flag of truce" all picket firing was strictly forbidden. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Under a flag of truce proceeding from the Fort, a convention for the exchange of prisoners was entered into between Capt. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State After the arrival and junction of General Montgomery's troops with Colonel Arnold's, Carleton was summoned to surrender; he disdaining any answer, fir'd on the flag of truce—— Gen. Washington. The Fall of British Tyranny American Liberty Triumphant The besieged army sent out a flag of truce, proposing to suspend hostilities until the terms of a treaty could be agreed upon. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History Howell Cobb has been sent down the river under flag of truce to negotiate a cartel with Gen. Dix for the exchange of prisoners. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital A rebel flag of truce came into our lines here to get the bodies of these dead officers and to arrange for burying their dead and caring for their wounded. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Elisha answered this by waving his tail high in the air, a protest and a flag of truce—but run he would not. Old Man Curry Race Track Stories Finally, the Sheriff hoisted a flag of truce, and the Guardians announced that they had been granted another night’s freedom on condition that they would leave quietly by train the next day. Adventures and Recollections On the 14th of July, at daybreak, the officer of the watch informed me, that the Mouche was standing out from Isle d'Aix, bearing a flag of truce, which I ordered to be accepted. The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 They next applied to Gen. Winder to go with the flag of truce, exhibiting their passports. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Kaiser began to growl, but I poked him in the ribs with my foot to let him understand that there was a flag of truce on and he must behave himself. Track's End Being the Narrative of Judson Pitcher's Strange Winter Spent There As Told by Himself and Edited by Hayden Carruth Including an Accurate Account of His Numerous Adventures, and the Facts Concerning His Several Surprising Escapes from Death Now First Printed in Full Hoping to avert the horrors of war, Gordon, unarmed and without a flag of truce or any commission, went into the middle of a hostile people, who had never even heard his name. General Gordon A Christian Hero Pretty Eagle had displayed a flag of truce, and now he surrendered the guilty chiefs whose hearts had been bad. Red Men and White On approaching, she hoisted a flag of truce, and joined us at seven A.M. The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 By the last flag of truce boat a negro slave returned. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Then this here flag of truce is ended right 161 now. Track's End Being the Narrative of Judson Pitcher's Strange Winter Spent There As Told by Himself and Edited by Hayden Carruth Including an Accurate Account of His Numerous Adventures, and the Facts Concerning His Several Surprising Escapes from Death Now First Printed in Full A misunderstanding arose, and twenty-six British and twelve French subjects were seized, in spite of the flag of truce, and hurried off to different prisons. General Gordon A Christian Hero The Missouri Compromise was to us of the East a flag of truce. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 The battle raged all day until eight o'clock in the evening, when the French commander, Monsieur De Villiers, sent a flag of truce. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services Grant, who sends it by flag of truce to Gen. Lee. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital It seems a good deal to believe, but I actually half think that Kaiser had begun to get hold of the fine points of a flag of truce, and that he understood it was ended. Track's End Being the Narrative of Judson Pitcher's Strange Winter Spent There As Told by Himself and Edited by Hayden Carruth Including an Accurate Account of His Numerous Adventures, and the Facts Concerning His Several Surprising Escapes from Death Now First Printed in Full A citizen of the town came out with a flag of truce. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Then came the sending, under a flag of truce, of the German commander’s invitation to surrender. Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line The Motor Boys Fighting for Uncle Sam But I won't have any firing on a flag of truce any more than you. Hurricane Island Such was the Jesuitical aspect in which she represented the flag of truce she was sending. The Perpetual Curate This seemed fair enough; I had heard my Uncle Ben tell about flags of truce in the war. Track's End Being the Narrative of Judson Pitcher's Strange Winter Spent There As Told by Himself and Edited by Hayden Carruth Including an Accurate Account of His Numerous Adventures, and the Facts Concerning His Several Surprising Escapes from Death Now First Printed in Full In time of war it sometimes becomes necessary to hoist a flag of truce. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore “I am Captain Cloud, of the parliamentary army, snared under a flag of truce.” The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel Then came the flag of truce for permission to carry off the wounded and bury the many dead. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Sir, The enclosed letter, which I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency, was received this moment by a flag of truce from New York. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI Yesterday morning, Mr. Hawkins," said he, "in the dogwatch, down came Doctor Livesey with a flag of truce. Treasure Island The flag of truce is hoisted in this house for all day. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore “Let me remind you, lady, that I came here under a flag of truce.” The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel About that time Arnold sent a message under a flag of truce to Lafayette. Lafayette A delay followed, owing to a flag of truce coming from the shore; but the proposition brought by it proved unacceptable, and the squadron opened fire at half-past two. Admiral Farragut Japanese annals attempt to palliate his discomfiture by a story about the abuse of a flag of truce, but the fact seems to have been that Kawabe no Nie was an incompetent and pusillanimous captain. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Marjorie walked slowly to the table, and drawing the flag of truce from its improvised standard, handed it to her father. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore He therefore sent in a flag of truce, and announced that he would surrender, but upon his own terms. The Red True Story Book New men were coming on, but for the moment the most violent and aggressive of his rivals, Essex, was disposed to wave a flag of truce. Raleigh We took just a boat and a boat's crew," writes Perkins, "with a flag of truce, and started off. Admiral Farragut As it ceased, a man stepped out into the open, bearing the flag of truce in his hand. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades She would respect the flag of truce for one day. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore The purport of the flag of truce was that General Rochambeau, finding it useless holding out any longer, wished to treat on terms, and requested a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours. A Sailor of King George There was, in this case, no room for parley or exchange of flags of truce. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. Presently another flag of truce was sent in, with a message that they had a letter for Colonel Boone from Governor Hamilton, of Detroit. The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman "Why not advance under a flag of truce?" suggested the Chief of Staff. Punch or the London Charivari, September 9, 1914 Summoned by a flag of truce to surrender, he replied: "A marshal of the Empire has never surrendered!" The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) He had recourse to a flag of truce; and when the surrender of the little patriot band was secured by the most solemn treaty stipulations, what were the tragic scenes that ensued to Mexican perfidy? Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader On the contrary it generally reaches forward the flag of truce and peace to them. India's Problem, Krishna or Christ Finding all their efforts to enter the station idle, Simon Girty now came near enough to be heard, mounted a stump, and holding in his hand a flag of truce, began to talk. The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman “I have come under a flag of truce,” he said grinning. The White Mice In the mean time, the Russians sent on board an officer with a flag of truce, on pretence of treating for exchange of prisoners: when he came on board the Victory, he addressed Capt. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II Unwittingly Hawkins lowered his gun on which was the flag of truce. The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River or Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers Holding the flag of truce above his head with both hands, the better to indicate that he was unarmed, the man, a bearded Mexican to all appearances, rode his horse half way across the stream. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders No man, however, lifted his rifle; the flag of truce protected him. The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman I, myself, advise the sending of a trumpeter with a flag of truce. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure I shall comply with your Excellency's desire in order to accelerate the communication of flags of truce, that they in future be addressed to his Excellency the Governor-general of the province of Andalusia. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II He immediately sent over to Richard, with a flag of truce, two splendid horses. Richard I Makers of History And, indeed, half a dozen guns were trained, more or less conspicuously, on the bearer of the flag of truce. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders "I am under a flag of truce," cried Simon; "do you know who it is that speaks to you?" The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman By means of a false flag of truce the endangered wing, however, escaped. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Sir James now sent, by a flag of truce, the following letter to the Emperor Alexander: His Britannic Majesty's ship Victory, off Baltic Port, 17th September 1808. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II From the citadel he sent out a flag of truce demanding a parley. Richard I Makers of History And he who bore the flag of truce—Del Pinzo no less—had been the leader in the attempts to cross the creek. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders But couriers under flags of truce were already passing between London and Paris, and hostilities ceased in the autumn of the year 1801. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Under a flag of truce, Santa Anna demanded Taylor's surrender, which was refused. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The consequence was the appearance of the Baron Tawast, who came with a flag of truce ostensibly to treat for the exchange of prisoners, but virtually to explain the affair of Carlshamn. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II Upon the approach of a flag of truce, the sentry will at once notify the commander of the outguard, who will in turn send word to the commander of the outpost and ask for instructions. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition He bowed courteously—he was a polite villain, I'll say that for him—and, lowering the flag of truce, he rode back to join his comrades on the other bank. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders "Another word and the flag of truce will not protect you." Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Viceroy of Amoy sent a flag of truce to demand what was wanted. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) You’ve fired on a flag of truce, after agreeing to receive it!” A Virginia Scout No conversation, except by permission of the outpost commander, is to be allowed on any subject, under any pretext, with the persons bearing the flag of truce. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition Armstrong, in command of our detachment, that there was a flag of truce party at my post who desired an interview with the officer in command at Carroll Station. The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 They had fired upon his flag of truce. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Nelson then sent a flag of truce on shore, and an armistice was concluded. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History When the two bearers of the flag of truce had arrived he ordered them to be led up to him alongside of the artillery, which consisted of several six-pounders and one thirty-two-pound carronade. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 At last dreams came to him, and in one of them he saw Big Pete waving a white handkerchief as a flag of truce. Far Past the Frontier They stopped, mighty quick, and the bearer of the flag called to me that they were a flag of truce party. The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 They were met outside the pickets by a flag of truce from Ladysmith, but no sooner had the parties separated, and before the British could reach the pickets, than the Boers fired upon them. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 At twelve years of age, he joined General Burgoyne's army in America, and carried the flag of truce upon the memorable occasion of the surrender at Saratoga. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 This man was Francis S. Key, who had visited the fleet with a flag of truce, but was unable to get away before the bombardment began. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A day or two afterward, two halfbreeds came into his camp under a flag of truce, bringing a note signed 'Little Crow, his mark,' excusing and justifying his attack on the whites. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy ‘They are under the protection of a flag of truce——’ he began, when I interrupted him hotly. Marjorie This request was refused, but they were permitted to bury their slain under a flag of truce. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Seeing the cutter on her way to the advanced squadron this morning, I waited to send the flag of truce till she joined. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I On the 3d of September, a British armed brig anchored near the buccaneers' retreat, and sent a flag of truce ashore. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Return me the prisoners under a flag of truce, and I will talk with you like a man.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Indeed, their speech and behaviour so discredited their mission that it would have jeopardised their safety, for all their flag of truce, with a commander of less punctiliousness than Lancelot. Marjorie They sent in under a flag of truce a number of refugees from the Transvaal. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 They are to be returned without being exchanged, agreeably to what I suggested, and I shall send in a flag of truce the first favourable weather. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I In late wars, ships of war fully armed, but under cartel, carried commissions for settling peace, as flags of truce. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The next day Lord Cochrane sent in a boat with a flag of truce, and challenged the Viceroy to come out for a fair fight. With Cochrane the Dauntless Out of her cabin hurried Aunt Cindy and toward the garage, her white apron like a flag of truce flapping against the oncoming storm. Frank of Freedom Hill I must warn you not to use Dum-Dum bullets, or use the flag of truce treacherously. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 I waited on the Marquis de Niza, who readily concurred in sending a flag of truce with proposals to the French garrison. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I The exhibition of a flag of truce has been religiously respected amongst civilized nations. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The next day a boat with a flag of truce came across from Gibraltar, with propositions for the release of the crews of the Hannibal and Speedy. With Cochrane the Dauntless The speaker made the deliberate addition significantly, and caught her friend's eye with an appeal in which Sylvia could see the flag of truce. The Opened Shutters On the 9th of November there was general satisfaction owing to the safe arrival, under a flag of truce, of ninety-eight wounded from Dundee. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Like all intelligent flags of truce, Baynes kept his eyes wide open to indications in the enemy's lines. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 By various conventional compacts, the Law of Nations became positive; thus flags of truce are respected, and prisoners are not put to death. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He rode, with a proper escort and a flag of truce, to Harold's lines. William the Conqueror Makers of History “I took it as a flag of truce,” said Patty, holding up the white rose as it trembled on its stem. Patty's Friends Then a Boer party bearing a flag of truce was sent by Cronje to demand surrender to avoid further bloodshed. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Two days later the Maoris hoisted a flag of truce, and offered to let the white men carry off the dead and wounded. History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 At last we perceived a large boat, with a flag of truce coming out of the river. The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago Presently there was seen advancing from the English side a squadron of twenty horsemen, splendidly armed, and bearing a flag of truce. William the Conqueror Makers of History The attacking general may withdraw his forces at any time for a rest or for conference; either general may run up a flag of truce at any time for similar purposes. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium For instance, an enterprising officer of the Transvaal artillery conceived the idea of utilising the flag of truce in a new and original fashion. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 In fact, they were already rushing to the assault,—large rewards being offered those who should first force their way in,—when a flag of truce from the garrison stopped them in mid-career. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality I shall haul down my flag of truce as soon as I am out of gun-shot of your batteries. The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago A messenger met them with a flag of truce. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality We always respect a flag of truce, though we doubt whether you would. The Keepers of the Trail A Story of the Great Woods I told the colored man to take a flag of truce to his master, and tell him I would like an interview. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 The Spaniards, hearing of this scheme, sent in a flag of truce, offering pardon and freedom, if the town and fifty-seven of the chief citizens should be given up. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim It is very true that your vessel carries nearly double the number of men and guns that mine does, but nevertheless I shall haul down my flag of truce, as I say I will.” The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago They stood gazing at the singular spectacle, the bedraggled runaways who had vanished without trace, the odd flag of truce, the brawny, dignified savage making signs of friendship. Blackbeard: Buccaneer “Look here, sir!” he cried, sharply; “you come here under a flag of truce to deliver a message, but that does not warrant insolence.” The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War Then the young commander waved his handkerchief in return, and marched up the lawn to interview the ruffian with the flag of truce. An Undivided Union Kennedy having been sent to their villages with a flag of truce, was, with his whole party, made prisoners. The Abenaki Indians Their Treaties of 1713 & 1717, and a Vocabulary The fox, however, called him aside and whispered something which satisfied him, and the Commission having received instructions proceeded at once to Ah Kurroo, who was to furnish them with a flag of truce. Wood Magic A Fable Jack Cockrell ripped a sleeve from his shirt and tied it to a stick as a flag of truce. Blackbeard: Buccaneer “Well, get them out,” said the same commanding voice, and in the officer a short distance from him, Roy recognised the one he had met with the flag of truce. The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War The fire was about to be repeated, when the second captain of the Confederates interfered, and after a few words had passed between him and his superior, a flag of truce was hoisted. An Undivided Union Messengers, carrying a flag of truce, communicated with the Riverbeds, and it was agreed that the fight should take place that afternoon on the vacant plot in the rear of the school building. The Flag "Say no more," said Ah Kurroo, "say no more;" then aloud: "Your royal highness' commands shall be immediately obeyed;" and away he flew, and gave the Commission the flag of truce. Wood Magic A Fable They prayed him to respect the precious flag of truce and to ascertain the meaning of it. Blackbeard: Buccaneer It was just like entering the camp of the enemy under a flag of truce. At Good Old Siwash "A flag of truce," answered Captain Life Knox, as he dashed up. An Undivided Union Presently the beaters approached, carrying flags of truce, and we sallied out of our forts to pick up the slain and wounded. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Boers are busy burying their dead on Spion Kop under a flag of truce, so we have a quiet day and no firing. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service Here, tying a white handkerchief to his paddle, he lifted it as a flag of truce, and sat upright with a loud hurrah for Jeff Davis and the Southern Confederacy. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality On that same New Year's Day General Stoessel sent a flag of truce out to General Nogi, to inform him that he was anxious to arrange the immediate surrender of Port Arthur. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima "But supposing I go out with a flag of truce and learn what they have to say?" An Undivided Union "The flag of truce may advance, but if it is accompanied, we fire." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 We would have opposed his landing except under a flag of truce; but the men let him alone, and he even found a poor Dutchman willing to show him the road! A Confederate Girl's Diary He sent a messenger under a flag of truce, telling the Federal commander that Stuart's whole force was before him, that resistance was useless, and calling on him to surrender. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He sent a flag of truce to Mustapha Pasha, the Ottoman general, and relying on the impression made by his stubborn defence, asked for generous terms. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima |
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