| 单词 | lancers |
| 例句 | A long column of armored lancers was crossing the moat between the walls when Bran emerged from the tower,- Karstark men, following their lords into the castle. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Behind followed nine tenths of their horse; knights, lancers, freeriders, and mounted bowmen. ^ took hours for them all to cross. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Once a company of lancers appeared, but they turned southward. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z In a stark contrast to Roman tactics, Persia relied on cavalry instead of infantry, including both heavy, armored lancers and highly mobile mounted bowmen. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z In Afghanistan, virus lockdowns have created acute shortages of lancers — the specialized workers, many from neighboring Pakistan, who cut the seedpods of mature poppies to produce heroin. The coronavirus has gutted the price of coca. It could reshape the cocaine trade. 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z When President Xi Jinping of China arrived in India a year ago for a visit, he was welcomed at each stop by gleaming military honor guards, including a row of turbaned cavalry lancers on horseback. A Chinese Company in India, Stumbling Over a Culture 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Economic sanctions are to modern statecraft what mounted lancers were to war in the trenches: magnificent but useless. To mock President Putin’s pride and test his paranoia is folly 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z “Was on her in Cuba, attack squad 64 black lancers back in 1962,” one posts. USS Enterprise, the First Nuclear-Powered Warship, Slips into History 2013-01-07T13:35:30Z Is it merely soft nothings that the Christ Church undergraduate is whispering to that young lady from Somerville Hall, as they 'sit out' the lancers in the romantic light of several hundred Chinese lanterns? Aspects of Modern Oxford 2012-04-25T02:01:12.193Z The remarks on the quadrille apply equally to the lancers, which are great favorites, and threaten to take the place of the former. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z The Emperor and Empress drove through Pera in state, preceded by a company of Turkish lancers and followed by numerous officers on horses and in carriages. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z We might fly to Charleroi and send a squadron of lancers back. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z The man could only speak Hungarian, but made signs that the lancers were close upon us, and counseled me to make my escape into the town with all speed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z The mortar board form is that introduced by the Polish lancers in Europe in the early years of the 19th century and worn by most European lancer regiments of the same period. American Military Insignia 1800-1851 2012-02-04T03:00:18.780Z Some of the night police stroll along in the evening, in black uniforms, bearing red lamps and lancers. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.223Z The breach and batteries were lined with Spanish lancers, who flung their spears, nine feet long, a distance of twelve or fifteen yards. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Pariset blew his whistle again, and in a few seconds a half squadron of Belgian lancers reined up. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z The chief himself had not said so, nor had the beaten lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Mexican lancers were on the southern side, and gave notice that they had orders to resist our further advance. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z That is to say, the bowmen in the van, next the lancers, after them the bearers of sword and buckler. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z Imperial guards, light troops, lancers, auxiliaries, and infantry of the line were wedged together in a press that grew closer every moment. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z If the lancers have not arrived, we must get the assistance of some stout fellows from the farm. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z On their flanks and in the advance rode strong bodies of lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z At night the musquito lancers take up the action—the Indian tribes of the insect species—and all night they keep up their ceaseless war-whoop, as they repeat their sallies upon the weary, disturbed sleeper. Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick 2011-10-11T02:01:03.847Z All this time the Polish lancers were wheeling round the groups, stabbing at us with their long lances whenever they got a chance. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z A page scurried back to Aretes, who had been posted in the rear of the main line as a protection to the flank, telling him to charge with his splendid lancers. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z It was some time before the lancers returned. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z But the river was shallow and fordable at this point, and a party of lancers had already made its way well out from the farther shore. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z The cavalry is organized in regiments of cuirassiers, dragoons, lancers, hussars and mounted rifles,7 the regiments having four service and one depot squadrons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z Word came that the peasantry of DeLancey Manor had been herded up by the Constable and his lancers, and that two of the ringleaders had been hanged. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Amyntas, with his gallant lancers, galloped down the slope and dashed into the river, which foamed about the knees of the plunging horses. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Well, it's dusk at seven; the lancers will be here by half-past. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z Not a word," replied Travis, "except that he and Castro had some kind of a brush with the Comanches, and another with Bravo's lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z No remarks being made respecting the object of their visit, I was left to infer, that the kindness of the major-domo had moved him to organize a new company of lancers, for my especial benefit. Rambles by Land and Water or Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico 2011-07-29T02:00:23.127Z After the departure of this second army, came the 6th corps; the next day, Sunday, and the day after there passed cavalry regiments: chasseurs, lancers, hussars, brown, green, and black, without number. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z Meanwhile Mamie had walked up to Joe's side, and without much difficulty caused him to abandon the lancers party to themselves, and to resume with her the waltz which Jake had so abruptly broken off. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z In any case we ought to get some lancers over, to be in the neighbourhood at nightfall. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z He did not move, however, during several minutes, for the bugles of the lancers and the shouted orders of the infantry commanders had called a halt. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Count Henrik, Margrave Waldemar, and Junker Christopher accompanied him on horseback, together with his fifty knights, and a numerous troop of lancers. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z "As I live, my liege, it was no joke," began Count Henrik eagerly; but the lancers now began, one after another, to gape and to stretch themselves. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z Then came a lancers, Joe calling out the successive movements huckster fashion. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z After consultation with the captain of lancers, it was decided to leave a dozen men to occupy the mill, pending the receipt of instructions from headquarters. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z Great Bear and his Comanches can have a hunt after Bravo's lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Down the main street of the ruined village rode a troop of Belgian lancers, followed by a motor-car on which was mounted an automatic gun. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z "He ought to be able to dance the fairy lancers on them pinkies." The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z Yes, they were taking part in the lancers, they already had their lucky partners on their arms. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z The cuirassiers became disordered, but in retiring they encountered a square broken by the lancers, which fled before them. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Hardly three minutes of so swift a run had been required to bring him out in full view of a strong party of mounted men in the brilliant uniform of the Mexican regular lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z As he did so a man in the uniform of the Belgian lancers came out of the ruined house. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Mrs. Jansen herself began to be rather uneasy, when she saw her husband lead out the widow as his partner for the lancers—or "lunchers" as Cilia Braaten called it. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Before, or alongside them, galloped squadrons of cavalry, lancers, cuirassiers, and conspicuously the Chasseurs d’Afrique—fit tools selected for the task that was before them. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z The square found itself between the spears of the lancers and the sabres of the cuirassiers. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Half the lancers were down, but their charge had carried them through the unsteady swarm of their enemies. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z With the guns were posted strong bodies of dismounted lancers, armed with carbines. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z The dances were quadrilles, lancers, schottisches and reels, with an occasional waltz or two-step just to indicate that if they did not give city dances the place of prominence it was through choice, not ignorance. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z Then all the people belonging to the castle, came and asked for his blessing; amongst them also the lancers; and he blessed them all.-- Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z Benedict saw them coming mixed pell-mell with the lancers and cuirassiers. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z He could not even explain the presence of General Bravo's regiment of lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z As soon as they had finished, a bugle call, equivalent to the British "boot and saddle", rang out, and the lancers were soon cantering along the highway, followed by a mounted machine-gun section. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Not far behind it, the howitzer battery, followed by the lancer regiment in open order; then Romero’s irregulars, closed by a troop of lancers as rear-guard, completing the marching column. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z "They will be the Polish lancers from Orcha," said L�on. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z The others had each chosen officers, but found it more convenient to choose the officers of the lancers. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z As for the lancers, what was left of the fighting party was now safe at the hacienda. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Before our lancers could approach it took fire. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z With a quickness due to thorough discipline, the lancers are brought into battle line; not for fight now, but to receive an address. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z His targe and horse-trapping displayed a profusion of silver crosses and devices, and he looked a stately and martial warrior, curvetting at the head of his troop of well-appointed lancers. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z Then the lancers mounted, and crashed into the disordered throng of men, horses, and wagons. 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 Only the best of the animals tethered near that point by the lancers had been selected for removal. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Taking advantage of the confusion of their foes, the Belgian mounted lancers were ordered to charge. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z A party of lancers, seemingly a squadron, separating from the main body, moves off to the right, another party of like strength proceeding in the opposite direction. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z He always left off playing before a figure of a quadrille or lancers was finished, and then the dancers clapped their hands to make him continue, and the elderly young ladies smiled more than ever. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z When the lancers were about five hundred yards from the enemy's flank they found themselves held up by this terrible entanglement. 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 Parties of lancers would surely be out, and there were too many of them. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Following at a discreet distance, they waited until the lancers halted; then, leaving their cycles by the side of a haystack, they overtook the Belgian troops. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Ah! now I note there are others besides the lancers—a battery of brass guns—that’s what’s flashing back the sun. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Speak the word, and master mine, As we charged on Tilly's line And his Walloon lancers, Smiting through their midst, we'll teach Civil look and decent speech To these boyish prancers. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z Only a hundred lancers returned out of eight hundred and fifty. 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 All the while, across the southward prairie, Bowie and his men rode on, and now they knew, from Castro, that General Bravo and his lancers had been seen along the line of the Rio Grande. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Five large motor-cars had been requisitioned to take this mass of correspondence from the capital, the convoy being accompanied by a patrol of lancers, cyclists, and motor-cyclists. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z This the young cornet of lancers, Colonel Requeñes’ aide-de-camp, now a captain, who stands among the spectators, with an expression upon his features telling of a heart torn with jealousy. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z The lancers and the artillery were distributed along the two wings, while a strong cavalry force, consisting of twenty squadrons, held itself in reserve, ready to ride into action supported by several regiments of infantry. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The lancers were forced to retire, and as they did so the guns caught them on the flank and made awful havoc amongst them. 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 "Bravo's lancers," he said, "sweeping the whole country." The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Accordingly the lancers were sent back, while a dozen of the cyclists were ordered to leave their machines at a wayside inn and to ride on the cars. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z First came lancers, then gunners, a few foot-soldiers, and again lancers. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z At these parties no round dancing was indulged in, just simple quadrilles and the lancers. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z Away galloped the lancers, shouting with joy at the prospect of coming to hand-grips with the enemy. 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 The lancers had not dreamed of such a greeting as that in the night, at the very moment of their supposed success. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z “You lancers prepare to receive their charge,” he shouted; and motioned to his own men to draw off and be ready to attack the Seris in the rear. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z Sixteen troops of light cavalry, lancers, and dragoons, two cuirassier regiments, eight batteries of cannon, and two mortar batteries crossed the Rákos above Isaszeg and descended like an avalanche on the Hungarian centre. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z “Wal, now, when I was young, I was some hand at the lancers,” he laughed. The Idyl of Twin Fires The dragoon guards are numbered separately from 1 to 7, while dragoons, hussars, and lancers run consecutively from 1 to 21. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli I had the best kind of a bead on that crowd of lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Yet there sat these intelligent lancers, their spears in rest, calmly unslinging their carbines for a volley that was quite as likely to hurt their own side as the enemy. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z "I am now a colonel of lancers," was the other's only reply; and with that he tore the passport in two and threw it under the table. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z When they were safely out of the way, your lancers were shelled. Where the Path Breaks Cavalry of the line consists of dragoon guards, dragoons, hussars, and lancers. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli The lancers, however, had not met with anything to strike at, and all they now could do, apparently, was to reconnoitre the fort. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Some of the lancers had more terrible tales of the Indians to add to what the travellers already knew. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z It was the old-fashioned lancers, but the deliberate strain lent the familiar measures something of the stately effect of the minuet. The Valiants of Virginia The dismounted officers hurried to their horses, and the lancers hastily faced about to resist the charge; but before they could complete the movement, they were sabred and ridden over. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 Too many lancers and rancheros were out on the war-path, and the thoughts of all the band were turning towards some better refuge north of the United States line. The Red Mustang They will strike the lancers of Santa Anna and save Texas. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z After the epidemic had spent itself and Governor Villalba had recovered, he organized a company of militia lancers under the command of Martin Calvido la Puerta, one of the wealthiest men of Havana. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 Along the immense marble fore-court the lancers and cuirassiers range themselves on three sides, before the wings and along the front. Majesty A Novel And again placing himself at the head of the cavalry, he led them to meet Zumalacarregui and his lancers, who were already charging down upon them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 Colonel Romero and his gay lancers and his picturesque ranchero militia rode away along the well-marked trail so carefully left for them by the Apaches. The Red Mustang "Bravo may come back," said Bowie, looking after him, "but all the lancers in Mexico can never take the Alamo." The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z This was the last effort of the brave lancers. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 The lancers lead the van, blue and white, with streaming pennants at the points of their lances, six squadrons of them. Majesty A Novel The lancers, with Zumalacarregui and several of his staff charging at their head like mere subalterns, came thundering along the road, and before Herrera could get his dragoons into full career, the shock took place. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 Suddenly the cry of "St. Michael to the rescue" rang above the din of the battle, and Otho, at the head of his brave lancers, charged the foe. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. The Apaches have been beaten by Bravo's lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z It's a much nicer number, because we can just get up a set of lancers by ourselves now, without one of the second class joining. The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story But when young gentlemen began to introduce it as a figure in the lancers in suburban back-parlours one resented it, not merely as an emasculated parody, but as an act of dishonest innocence. The Book of This and That The lancers had all been cut to pieces. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 There we were quartered in an old barrack of French lancers, whose former stables housed our horses. Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division All had sabres as well as knives, but they were not lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z A strong battalion of lancers and more foot soldiers than you could count escorted the new President to the special train in waiting at Versailles at 8 o'clock on Friday morning, January 18th. Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 The next charge was upon Captain Bragg's battery, but that officer, in obedience to General Taylor's famous request, "A little more grape, Captain Bragg," scattered the Mexican lancers in every direction. The Greater Republic A History of the United States While the enemy's works had been thoroughly reconnoitred, light troops and lancers had performed their duty in scouring the neighborhood. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools In another moment the line of lancers dashed down upon the Zulu ranks, and before the level line of lances the enemy went down like grass. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Half-way between the convent and the church a thick group of swordsmen and lancers closed around the old bear hunter, but he did not die alone. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z An uninjured bull pawed alone in the sand when the trumpet recording announced the end of the lancers' period. Thy Rocks and Rills A grand attempt to expel the hunters from the main island was now organised, in which a corps of five hundred lancers ranged the island in bands of fifties. The West Indies and the Spanish Main I gave my horse the spur; but I was already in the middle of the enemy's lancers, who swept me along with them as a whirlwind does a feather. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 I sent three hundred lancers to see that my commands were obeyed. The Scarlet Banner He tried to tell how when he reached them, but before he had finished his story of the Comanches and the lancers Tetzcatl turned his mule toward the river. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Carl had much to tell me, and could not find words to say all he wanted to, particularly in praise of the Pomeranian lancers. Waldfried A Novel The man could only speak Hungarian, but made signs that the lancers were close upon us, and counselled me to make my escape into the town with all speed. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune The regiment of lancers wheeled to the right, allowed the Indians to pass, and then, lowering their lances, drove the defenceless mob upon the bayonets of their own friends. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 Many other horses were standing there, and several of our mounted lancers were in the saddle, inspecting them as they were led up. The Scarlet Banner The old hacienda had a number of lights burning in it that night, and there were campfires kindled here and there outside of the wall for the lancers. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z And then she would begin to talk of her Carl, how he was in the lancers, and how they could hunt through every regiment and not find a better or a handsomer fellow. Waldfried A Novel The Mexican lancers rode bravely against the American lines and were driven back at the cannon's mouth. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read First came a hundred lancers on horseback, dressed in a kind of European uniform; then two horsemen, each with a pair of small kettle-drums attached to the front of his saddle. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant Ammata, without helmet, breastplate, or shield, with only the spear in his hand, was facing a whole troop of mounted lancers, who stared in amazement at the mad boy. The Scarlet Banner My lancers are surrounded and too weak to fight alone. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 From each of the two doors two lancers entered the tent. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) On came the dashing Mexican lancers, shouting their war-cry of "God and Liberty," and charging a battery commanded by Captain Bragg. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read As the first puffs of smoke billowed from the entrenchments half a league away, Potts remembered that he had forgotten to give orders to the lancers. A Thought For Tomorrow "I will take what I need with my lancers." Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 The lancers wheeled to reconnoiter, and then came on at a trot. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia But Belisarius made a sign, and two Moorish lancers took hold of the trembling man. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The lancers captured some of the guns and drove the soldiers back. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read With his fortune and his tastes, he should have sought service among those popinjays that English tailors make lancers or hussars of. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life But thy lancers are Mauritanians: pious Christians, baptised by the Presbyter. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 A few miles beyond our lines the roads were strongly guarded during the day, but at night were left open—the lancers and cavalry retiring beyond our reach. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia The lancers pursue the fugitives through the plain; and before the very eyes of the Emperor, the Guard—his Guard—are sabred and routed. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II But there was little time to think over these things, for scarcely had the column formed when the cry of 'Cavalry!' was given, and down came the lancers with a swoop. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Cossacks, lancers, infantry, artillery, gun-carriages, met us at every step, and yet nobody asked us the price of those melons or the price of those heads. Eyes Like the Sea Thou, and I, and the lame Philemon, the force against the lancers of the Tribune! Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 Twenty yards behind him followed a clump of lancers; but these halted as soon as they came in view of the trysting-place, while the gentleman in the fur surcoat continued to advance alone. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25) The only other person in the open space where I stood was an officer of the lancers, whose splashed and travel-stained dress seemed to say he had been employed like myself. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Now it was the Polish regiments, the steel-clad lancers, who paraded before the Tuileries in memory of the proud day they marched through Montebello with that awful sentence on their banners, "Venice exists no longer!" Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I We were in the centre of our army, with the chasseurs and lancers on our right flank. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 The lancers were Poles—the most terrible warriors I have ever seen, and, to speak truth, our friends, and our brothers. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Between them and the pursuing lancers lay only the deep channel of a river, whose waters lapped idly and languidly on the shore in the peaceful summer stillness. Jena or Sedan? I see a regiment of infantry coming along the road from Ulm," said she, after a pause; "and now I perceive the lancers are following them, and the artillery too. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II In this fashion he believed he might be able to accomplish what he had determined to attempt, at least without being interrupted by any passing Uhlan lancers. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France I leaned over his shoulder and saw all the cavalry of our right wing; the cuirassiers of Milhaud, the lancers and the chasseurs of the Guard, more than five thousand men—advancing at a trot. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 There were there chasseurs, cuirassiers, lancers, hussars, infantry of the line and of the guard, all mingled together, with torn uniforms, broken shakos, and plumeless helmets, and all seemingly famished. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The servant had a light spear in his hand, similar to that used by our lancers. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. This time he shall go hunting in a carriage, with a good escort of our foreign lancers. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) One still danced the polka in those days, and the schottische and the dear old lancers, though the waltz was already the favorite. Aurora the Magnificent Great numbers of fugitives came along the road, cuirassiers, lancers, and chasseurs. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 A few moments after, two squadrons of Polish lancers appeared coming up the bank, and behind them five or six generals, Poniatowski among the number. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Two lancers pierced Dave's body, and he fell from his horse, dead! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes Whilst this movement was taking place on the enemy's left, I directed the remainder of the 4th lancers, the 9th irregular cavalry under Brigadier Mactier, with a light field-battery, to threaten their right. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 Then fear must have inspired the reptile Nelson bestrode, for it put on a sudden desperate burst of speed which carried it past the next two lancers. Astounding Stories, March, 1931 We could only recognize him in the distance by has gray coat and his hat; his carriage with its escort of lancers was in the rear. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 The firing ceased, and we saw through the smoke four squadrons of lancers dashing like a troop of lions through the midst of the Austrians. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The flying lancers were pursued by the Rangers, who, very injudiciously, of course, scattered themselves over the town. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes The infantry remained idle spectators until General Torrejon, with a body of lancers, made a sally upon our train. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. "If we could play off one crowd against the other—" His remarks were cut short as the foremost lancers slowed before an enormous bronze gate looming ahead. Astounding Stories, March, 1931 This frightened us, for we thought more Prussians were coming, but they were our lancers. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 After that, we saw more lancers, sabres, and helmets file past. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Some 500 lancers met the charge, but with terrific impetuosity the Rangers and Cavalry dashed in among them, cutting them down right and left, and soon sent them flying in all directions! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes The waltz now, or the lancers or the Virginia reel. In a Little Town We were almost immediately stopped by a body of lancers. The Red Hand of Ulster Our lancers passed and we followed them on the run. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 After charging through a large body of Mexican lancers, he reached Gen. Taylor on the morning of the 30th. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 The bugle sounded, and in an instant a horde of lancers poured into the town, rushing down upon the Americans from every avenue! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes But suddenly as she sat brooding over her great loss she heard, 'Forward, lancers!' uttered in Polish. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines Six British guns and some colours were then already in the enemy's possession, but Cole's troops soon dispersed the lancers, and, recapturing the guns and colours, drove the French down again in confusion. The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence A Hero of the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns Then they looked around them at the great squares of infantry, the squadrons of cuirassiers, of dragoons, chasseurs, lancers, etc., encamped amid the growing grain. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 With a force of one hundred and ninety-five men he had beaten and routed five hundred picked lancers, and given the tone to the events of the day. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 The bishops and nobility of Galicia sent lancers. Pius IX. And His Time But she could not recognise her husband among the lancers, and she turned to sit down, believing that she was the victim of a delusion. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines His only voluntary terpsichorean effort at a party was the march to supper; and the only steps he ever took with anything like success were during the promenade in the lancers. A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs There was a whirl of light cavalry of Alessandria, of lancers of Foggia, of infantry, of sharpshooters, a pandemonium in which nothing could any longer be understood. Cuore (Heart) An Italian Schoolboy's Journal A troop of mounted lancers clattered out under the gateway arch. The Saracen: The Holy War We are going to have some reels and lancers and some good old time quadrilles. The Comings of Cousin Ann The carriage had stopped; I could not see the lancers, but presently I heard them all talking in loud, angry voices. The Maids of Paradise The young lancers with eager gaze, fevered face, burst impatiently forward, but advised or unadvised they still needed to obey the strict orders of the commander, who still repeated: “Trot! forward! trot!” My First Battle A Sergeant's Story Fleet Street had been very much alive still when we left it; and we saw long files of baggage wagons rumbling along between Prussian lancers. The Message He saw crossbowmen in the orange and green livery of the Monaldeschi on rooftops and in windows, and mounted lancers in the outlets to the square. The Saracen: The Holy War Zumalacarregui, who was a short way behind, saw the disgraceful flight of his lancers, set spurs to his horse, came up with the fugitives, and rallied them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 And at last they started, between two files of mounted Uhlans—Turcos, line infantrymen, gendarmes, lancers, and, towering head and shoulders above the others, the superb cuirassiers. The Maids of Paradise It was a grand sight, after marching a few miles, to come on French's camp and see the lancers, mounted infantry and guns moving out in the early morning. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition With him were still the Median infantry, the Tartar horse-archers, the matchless Persian lancers,—the backbone of the undefeated army. A Victor of Salamis We have seen the skill of his archers and lancers. The Saracen: The Holy War There were cuirassiers, heavy and light dragoons, chasseurs, hussars, grenadiers � cheval, and lancers of the guard, all of whom had different and splendid uniforms, and presented an uncommonly varied and magnificent appearance when reviewed together. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. In the first ranks galloped the giants of the Eighth Cuirassiers, Colonel Guiot de la Rochere at their head; the Ninth Cuirassiers thundered behind them; then came the lancers under a torrent of red-and-white pennons. The Maids of Paradise He was in the 17th lancers with your uncle Charles, who was very fond of him. The Martian The viceroy is often seen driving a mail phaeton, preceded by two native lancers and followed by four others. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan By Napoleon's orders a large force of French cuirassiers and lancers fell upon their flank before they could take breath again, and their ranks were frightfully thinned in a disorderly retreat. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Showers of grape poured upon them; and the moment an opening appeared, on rushed the lancers. 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 “They’ve sent me lancers instead of gendarmes for your escort,” I remarked to Dr. Delmont; at the same moment I stepped out into the driveway to signal the riders, raising my hand. The Maids of Paradise The brolga has a taste for dancing; flocks of this bird may be seen solemnly going through quadrilles and lancers—of their own invention—on the plains. Peeps At Many Lands: Australia Cuirassiers, chasseurs, lancers, up they come to the charge, like whirlwinds up the declivities of the plateau. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days A little life and spirit are sometimes introduced in the lancers when the gathering is small, and among intimate friends there is more or less occasion for it. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men “They are going to form for the lancers, Miss Dolly; I believe I have your promise for my partner.” The Telegraph Messenger Boy The Straight Road to Success Then into this awful struggle galloped the two squadrons of the lancers. The Maids of Paradise An active and efficient corps of lancers and men-at-arms brought up the rear. William the Conqueror Makers of History Cuirassiers, lancers and grenadiers, then, once more to the charge! strew once more the plains of Waterloo with your dying and your dead! The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days The quadrille of to-day is the simple lancers, and some years ago it was a silly fad to pretend not to remember the figures. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Sisters of Charity in white cambric caps told their beads through the mazes of the lancers. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim To right and left, Prussian lancers were riding, and I saw the water boiling under their horses and their long lances aslant the stars. The Maids of Paradise The lancers charged boldly, but their horses sank in the marshy soil, and they fell helpless before the Russian fire. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Napoleon's aide-de-camp, Capitaine Raoul, accompanied by half a dozen lancers, comes up to the palisade which bars the immediate approach to the city gates. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days In the ring figure another evolution is borrowed from the lancers. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men One of the lancers' ponies reared, squealed in fear. The Defiant Agents When charging at the close of the attack the cavalry, which consisted mainly of lancers, were on both our flanks, and completely prevented our retreat. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War As they wheeled to retreat, a regiment of lancers was hurled upon their flank. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Bring forth forty lancers, our strongest, to mount guard around our bed; a hundred cannon night and day; torches lighted beneath our windows. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11 The 1st of chasseurs and 6th of lancers overthrew the Brunswickers; the 8th of cuirassiers defeated two Scotch battalions, and took from them a flag. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II Reporters, magazine writers, free lancers pushed in for their stories of the spectacular event. Land of the Burnt Thigh Behind us the British lancers were shouting "Stop, stop, halt you —— Boers!" My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The Albert cuirassiers rode through the first Polish line, but soon found their horses floundering in mud, and themselves attacked by lancers and pikemen on all sides. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Meanwhile a small group of policemen stood near the Nelson Monument helpless, but one must evidently have telegraphed for help, for within a few minutes a small detachment of mounted lancers came riding up. Six days of the Irish Republic A Narrative and Critical Account of the Latest Phase of Irish Politics One of the commanders of the red lancers of the guard, the young de Brock, rendered himself particularly distinguished by his indefatigable zeal. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II I saw you ride with your lancers into the Rue Saint-Honoré, and when you met the barricade you turned pale and rode back again! Lorraine A romance My man and I had fleet horses in good condition, those of the pursuing lancers were big and clumsy. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War “It looks like a whole company of lancers!” exclaimed the anxious despatch-carrier. Ahead of the Army He immediately ordered the heavy lancers of his own guard to dismount, and form square before the feebler and less perfectly equipped soldiers of the legions of the line. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 While on the top of this ridge, Rush's regiment of lancers, with lances in rest and pennons gaily fluttering beneath the spear heads, cantered past the regiment. Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac As he was about to resume his meditations, something about these lancers caught his eye—something that did not seem quite right—he couldn't tell what. Lorraine A romance Once the lancers attacked so valiantly that a hand-to-hand fight ensued. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War Perhaps our best chance, after all, is that he has only one company of lancers, and that any officer sent with it might have instructions which would take him by another road than this.” Ahead of the Army They were roughly handled upon one occasion by these savage lancers. The Scalp Hunters Several lancers had reached the roof, and were charging forward with their pointed weapons. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Of course they were French lancers, they could be nothing else, here in the rear of the army, but still they were rather odd-looking lancers, after all. Lorraine A romance Beyond a doubt, it was either a scouting-party of Mexican lancers, a guerrilla, or a band of robbers. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse I shall be there then, with five hundred lancers, to uphold the new government which will take the place of the bloody dictatorship of Paredes, unless the new affair is to be Santa Anna. Ahead of the Army A prompt and powerful effort was necessary, and a regiment of European lancers, supported by one of Indian cavalry, was launched against the even ranks of the Lahore infantry. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Once on the wide plains, he would have no fear of ten times the number of lancers. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Squadrons of dragoons and troops of lancers have been paraded with convenient delay, and ordered to gallop to plantations designated by the representative of England. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver What could have brought lancers, guerrilleros, or robbers out upon the plains? The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The general has made good his escape from that party of unlucky lancers. Ahead of the Army One body had to encounter a whole regiment of lancers drawn up on their flank. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign About noon a party of lancers passed through the town on their way to the Presidio. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico A set of lancers had been danced with so much spirit and enjoyment that it had been encored. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden After them the audience broke up into little cliques and had the jolliest little suppers the winter produced, with the inevitable "lancers" until the smallest of small hours. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death The lancers turned their horses toward the city, and the gates were reached as quickly as Ned’s tired pony could carry him. Ahead of the Army Regiments of volunteer cavalry are forming in many parts: Alsace has already furnished two regiments of lancers, of a thousand men each. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I Vizcarra and his gay lancers passed up the valley, on their return from the pursuit at an early hour of the evening. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico But lancers would be the best for this sort of work. The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition Had they been six dozen instead of only less than two, they would not have hesitated a second about charging in upon his gay lancers, and would probably have scattered them right and left. The Talking Leaves An Indian Story The envelope was returned to its bearer, and he was conducted onward under the care of two colonels, several other officials, and a half-dozen of watchful lancers. Ahead of the Army Their scarfs shall be pennons for lancers, We'll tie up our flowers with their curls, Their plumes will make fans for dancers, Their tears shall be set with pearls. Ionica A troop of lancers was marching by twos down the valley, and not far off. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Our men, some of whom were lancers, some dragoons, charged them in all directions with yells of execration. In the Track of the Troops The regiment of lancers, like a great many other Mexican regiments, was only "regular" because it happened just then to be employed by the national government. The Talking Leaves An Indian Story About half an hour later, just as I was going to dance the lancers, Mrs. Mayford came towards me and drew me into the drawing-room. A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta The lancers danced very prettily, having a man a little way in front of them executing wild capers and throwing up his spear and catching it, singing all the while songs of welcome. Southern Arabia He did not mean that the fact of the lancers having been on the ground would prevent the Indians from occupying it, but exactly the reverse. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico In the middle of the enemies' lancers rode a tall man, red-haired and scowling, with yet something of a knightly air. Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories Reprinted from The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset More than one was heard within the next half-hour, and three consecutive squadrons of lancers rode within sight of the miners' camp and dismounted for their noon-day meal. The Talking Leaves An Indian Story The escort consisted of six mounted lancers and about thirty foot-soldiers. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar It has a large garrison of lancers, and at the time of my visit was daily in expectation of the arrival of Santa Anna. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited It was, not “lancers no Indians,” but “Indians no lancers,” that Antonio meant. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Another flight of arrows sang from the thicket, and four of the troopers in the glade fell from their horses, and the lancers, who were drawing back, pressed down upon them. Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories Reprinted from The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset "Thar's too big a crop o' lancers this year to suit me," muttered Bill. The Talking Leaves An Indian Story The earl was soon mingling gaily in a set of lancers but Mr Salteena dare not because of his trousers. The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan Our escort consisted of a body of six lancers, who, standing at the roadside, saluted us as we passed, and then rode after us at the top of their speed. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited “We should give a good account of any of the Spanish lancers we might fall in with.” In New Granada Heroes and Patriots In fact, several attempts were made as they got farther out into the plains to lure the lancers away from their stores, but Captain Miguel was too well versed in plain-fighting to be led astray. The Silver Canyon A Tale of the Western Plains Oh for light now, to let loose your troop, and the lancers after them.” Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Small party of lancers in full retreat, and the Boers very strong in pursuit. A Dash from Diamond City Fifty infantry against four times that number of mounted men—lancers at that—and not a bush to shelter the foot-soldier from the long spear and the iron hoof! The Rifle Rangers There is in reality no road, only a trail made by wild animals, occasionally trodden by the domesticated ones belonging to Colonel Miranda; later still by Uraga’s lancers. The Lone Ranche The lancers had been raised on purpose to combat with the Indians. The Silver Canyon A Tale of the Western Plains But it was not despatched, for scores of the lancers came riding in, after galloping by the edge of the forest, to announce that the enemy was not there. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “Think they’ll make the lancers prisoners?” said West, after they had stood scanning the level veldt for some minutes. A Dash from Diamond City “Why, the battle lasted nearly an hour; and, after having lost half a score of their best men, the valiant lancers rode back to Vera Cruz quicker than they came out of it.” The Rifle Rangers The lancers, having hastily dismounted, picket their horses and make other preparations for the storm, predicted by the ex-cibolero as something terrific. The Lone Ranche “Trust me, and I will go and tell the governor such a tale that you will see he will send us a squadron or two of lancers, and horses and cattle for our help.” The Silver Canyon A Tale of the Western Plains “Why, Gil,” said Brace, drawing a long breath, “how satisfied they seem of their safety; a squadron of lancers would capture those guns with ease.” Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Amilcare, who had fallen in with a party of lancers by the way, had ridden for a league or two in vehement converse with their lieutenant. Little Novels of Italy We knew the polka and the waltz, the mazurka, the quadrille, and the lancers, and several fancy dances. The Promised Land Wilder and Cully declare that but one day can have passed since the lancers parted from the spot; for there is no question as to who have been bivouacking among the black-jacks. The Lone Ranche I must not omit to tell you that, during our stay, the town was all alive with a regiment of lancers, just arrived from Ireland, on their way to London. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland Toward morning, this information was endorsed by the arrival of the foot regiment with the half of our horse artillery troop, and the lancers, who had all performed their duty with very little loss. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Mr Beveridge, in fact, the mark of all eyes, was dancing in a set of lancers. The Lunatic at Large There was an imposing parade through the streets of a new arm of the military service, a battalion or regiment of mounted lancers. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis Before he can be overtaken, the trampling of hoofs resound upon the grassy turf, and the returned lancers, with Roblez and the sentry, close around the prisoner. The Lone Ranche A regiment of lancers was on the nearest flank, and another of cuirassiers was stationed at the opposite. Recollections of Europe Another volley from the barricade staggered them more, and the fire of the guns increased in regularity, while all at once I found that we had more room; the lancers had been withdrawn. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East During the set of lancers in which he was her vis-à-vis she watched him furtively with a growing feeling of admiration. The Lunatic at Large "I do not know," cried the landlord; "but I know that they are a great host, and that they have with them lancers in uniform." Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Let your lancers be drawn up in line; afoot, of course, and single file.” The Lone Ranche The artillery still fired occasionally, as on a retreating foe, and the lancers and cuirassiers were charging and manoeuvring, half a mile farther in advance, as if following up their advantage. Recollections of Europe “Cease firing!” rang out, and the trampling of horses began once more, as the lancers passed through us, and hurled themselves at full gallop against the crowd. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East If he did not ask her to dance, then either the Virginia reel, or the lancers, or quadrilles, would surely bring them together; and though Graciella sighed, she did not despair. The Colonel's Dream He had been of the heroic band of "Old Rough and Ready" that repelled the charge of twenty thousand lancers under Santa Ana at Buena Vista. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective The stage is the encampment of Uraga and his detachment of lancers, now set for the terrible spectacle soon to take place. The Lone Ranche The royalist lines were about a mile in length, four squadrons of dragoons flanking their right wing and a body of lancers their left, while a battery occupied a hill on the extreme left. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume III He was splendidly mounted, and appeared to be galloping for his life to escape from half a dozen of our lancers, the scouts, who had evidently cut him off and turned him in our direction. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East The breaking of their centre opened a way for the Spaniards to the living fortress which guarded the imperial tent, and on this dense line of sable lancers the Christian cavalry madly charged. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII The French batteries opened on the triumphant, but disordered British squadrons; a brigade of lancers smote them on the flank and rolled them up. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes While the last crack is still reverberating from the rocks, Uraga sees his line of lancers prostrate along the sward; their guns, escaped from their grasp, scattered beside them, still undischarged! The Lone Ranche These lancers, half of whom were always kept in the field, were divided into companies of fifty each, whence they were called by the French, "cinquantaines." The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century “But the people are pouring out of the town, and only those lancers after them.” Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East These bold lancers and archers fought for their own hands, with little care whose cause they backed. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII The French lancers and hussars caught the English in open order, and in five fierce and bloody minutes almost trampled them out of existence! Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The bodies of the dead lancers lie neglected; and, the Rangers now further off, the birds go nearer them. The Lone Ranche The “Heavies” have just taken up their position, after that magnificent charge, in which the Russian lancers were scattered like dead leaves in autumn when the wind is blowing freshly. Sword and Gown A Novel They would have to wait until the ranks were driven from among the trees, when the sharp charges of the lancers would scatter them in all directions. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East I sometimes feel as if I were walking in a ball-room full of people all dancing the lancers. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers They were flanked by mail-clad cuirassiers, with glittering helmets and breast-plates; lines of scarlet-clad lancers; and hussars, with bearskin caps and jackets glittering with gold lace. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes True, Uraga and his lancers are still there—in body, not in spirit. The Lone Ranche The conspirators marched two and two with lancers carrying loaded carbines on each flank. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow When he had left us, we ran into one detachment after another of infantry and lancers coming up to occupy the little village. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium There was a great deal of cavalry and artillery, and the dragoons, hussars and lancers, the beautiful horses, the capital riders, the wonderful wagons and guns, seemed even more theatrical than military. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 The lancers dashed towards the wagons and freed them in a moment from the hands of the mob which, on their appearance, dispersed among the brushwood by the roadside from whence they began firing. The Poor Plutocrats Their uniform is that of Mexican lancers, very similar to the French, their arms the same. The Lone Ranche This successful charge of the lancers of the Russian guard had carried them as far as the foot of the hillock from which Napoleon was directing the different corps. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 Brussels was put under martial law last night, and is now patrolled by grenadiers and lancers. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium The dances were the same as ours, with some small differences: the rigodon is a variation of the quadrille, and the lancers are slightly curtailed. Spanish Life in Town and Country And at that, without waiting their decision, he seized one of the horses, swung himself into the saddle and dashed after the lancers. The Poor Plutocrats From a large limb of the live oak, extending horizontally, hang three men, the Mexican lancers. The Lone Ranche Some chasseurs of the French guard had just dismounted from their horses, according to custom, in order to form a circle around him; a few discharges from their carabines drove off the assailant lancers. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 We watched the passing of great quantities of artillery, cavalry and infantry, hussars, lancers, cyclists, ambulance attendants, forage men, and goodness only knows what else. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Colonel Fortescue himself, by way of setting an example, would do a sedate waltz with some matron of the post, or select a rosebud girl for a solemn set of lancers quadrilles. Betty at Fort Blizzard Lippa nods, and her partner, an aged baronet, claims her and they go through the intricacies of the lancers. Lippa Led out into the light, the Texans see before them three men in soldier garb—the uniform of Mexican lancers. The Lone Ranche His audacity so astonished the Russian lancers, that they halted. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 First came some lancers—a couple of battalions, I should think; then there was a lot of artillery, rapid-fire guns and field pieces. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Usually a ball opens with a waltz, followed by a quadrille, and these are succeeded by galops, lancers, polkas, quadrilles and waltzes in turn. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society A detachment of Mexican lancers escorting a train was encountered and captured. General Scott And just such are they; the lancers of Colonel Uraga, himself at their head. The Lone Ranche The first was evidently a chassepot; one recognized it by the sharp report, which sounds like the crack of a whip, while the other three came from the lancers' carbines. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 About a kilometer out of Malines we ran into a considerable detachment of Belgian infantry and lancers and a large armoured motor with two mitrailleuses. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Only one or two know the lancers, an' they make a botch of it whenever they try to teach the rest. Westerfelt True, some of the lawyers are free lancers, but the majority have the sentiments and standards of their class. The Man in Court Enough of them to strike Uraga’s lancers and scatter them like chaff. The Lone Ranche Just then up came Lord Walter, the eldest son of the earl, with a troop of lancers, and Hubert reeled to the ground from loss of blood, while the Welsh sullenly retreated. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Then for the first time I saw that many riderless horses were being led, that some of the horses and many of the men were wounded, and that one regiment of lancers was pathetically small. Adventures of a Despatch Rider The yelling and the dash of the lancers and dragoon guards was a thing never to be forgotten. Tommy Atkins at War As Told in His Own Letters Two lancers fell with mortal wound And still they struggled on the ground; With bristling hair, with brandished knife, Each strove to end the other's life. Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works Their conjecture is that one of the lancers has lagged behind, and is now en route to overtake the troop. The Lone Ranche Fred looked down and saw a picket of lancers approaching, headed by an officer. The Boy Scouts In Russia There were forty men riding in the troop, all lancers, saving a few slingers and bowmen. Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ Soon after that a troop of Prussian lancers rode quietly into the village, alert for surprises, for they had confidently expected to see French soldiers ere this. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War In the town itself the transformation was still more amazing—soldiers in every street, cavalry, infantry, dragoons, lancers, and engineers in ones and twos, and parties of twenty or thirty picturesque Moroccans. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 The alarm thus started will easily be fostered into a stampede, and at the onslaught of the savages the lancers will rush to their horses and ride off without offering resistance. The Lone Ranche The carriage was stopped by the crowd near the Doria palace; the lancers of Garibaldi galloped along in full career. At Home And Abroad Or, Things And Thoughts In America and Europe The heavy cavalry are divided into carabiniers, cuirassiers, and sometimes lancers. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. The house that Jeanne lived in was the first one the lancers came to. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War Cyaxares broke up these bands, and formed the soldiers who composed them into distinct corps, according as they were horsemen or footmen, archers, slingers, or lancers. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The gaily-apparelled lancers, with their plumes, pennons, and tassels, representing the sprites and sylphides of the pantomime, are succeeded by men who look real life. The Lone Ranche With which Mr. Walraven went straight back to Miss Oleander and asked her to dance the lancers. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week The light cavalry is composed of chasseurs, or troopers, hussars, and lancers. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. He groaned when a volley rang out from the house and several of his lancers fell. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War "Maybe he would not be extremely eager to fire upon people of his own blood if we should happen to meet the Mexican lancers," said Bowie. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty With this benevolent permission the captain of lancers struck the spurs into his horse, and once more placed himself at the head of his troop. The Lone Ranche The foremost groups were lancers, and the sun glittered on the blades of their long weapons. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad The scraping of fiddles mingled with the rhythmic scuffle of feet and the singsong of the words that the dancers sung as they whirled through the figures of the quadrille and lancers. Judith of the Plains The French made every one of the lancers a prisoner. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War The Mexicans, about half of whom were lancers and the rest armed with muskets, came on very steadily. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty An officer, bearded and grandly bedizened, riding at the head of a troop of lancers, quickly wheeled his horse from out of the line of march, and spurred him towards the porch of the posada. The Lone Ranche He did not expect to see any Texans, unless, by chance, Fannin came marching that way, but a detachment of Mexican lancers might stumble upon him at any moment. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad They were closely followed by archers and lancers to drive the defenders from the ramparts. The Empire of Russia For some time the news had been coming to the village in which she lived of the wicked deeds of a company of German lancers. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War Sorry I can't get you a horse, but our lancers have none to spare. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty In their front, and scarce ten paces distant, the lancers are drawn up in line and single file. The Lone Ranche There were no lancers, all the men carrying rifles or muskets, and Ned believed that he recognized the younger Urrea in the figure at their head. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad After a long interval of silence the instrument began ticking off a message— "Elandslaagte—flight—lancers!" With Steyn and De Wet The tired lancers lay down to sleep while their commander strolled up to the house and beat on the door with the hilt of his saber. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War He rode in the midst of the lancers, who were full that day of the Latin joy that came with the sun and the great panorama of the Mexican uplands. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty Dastards to the last degree, the young “braves” who mutilated the slain lancers will return to their tribe to tell of scalps fairly taken in fight! The Lone Ranche The Mexican rifles or muskets were now empty, but the Mexican lancers came on in good order and in an almost solid group, the yellow sunlight flashing across the long blades of their lances. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Pushing through the mass, the lancers scrambled up the further bank, re-formed, and rushed at the groups beyond; after thrusting these aside, they betook themselves to less dramatic but more effective methods. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) Riding right through the infantry column the light cavalry fell upon the French lancers and rolled them over with the fury of their charge, and then charged another regiment of lancers and checked their advance. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo They were in a little valley and the soldiers, lancers, seemed to number about two hundred. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty For a full hour after the lancers have left these stay crouching behind the cedars. The Lone Ranche He does not care for dancing, but he knew the lancers and quadrilles, and we danced those. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 But now, her lancers charge the steep, and gain its crest a-glow;—their glittering spears and blazoned shields triumphant in the morn. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II Lieutenant-Colonel Quentin rode at the head of the seventeenth lancers, the colonel of the regiment, Prince George of Cambridge, being in the Ionian Islands. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 345, July, 1844 A shout came from the lancers in the corn field as soon as they saw the two break into a run. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty Their confidential dialogue has lasted about an hour, when another of the lancers riding up again interrupts it. The Lone Ranche The court likes better the old-fashioned method of revolving in circles round and round the room, but occasionally it permits the lancers. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 Into this armada were crowded twenty-five thousand infantry and six hundred lancers with their horses. Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Many armed Moros appeared on the first hill—bowmen, lancers, and some gunners, linstocks in hand. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03 of 55 1569-1576 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century All had burned low, but they made out the shapes of tents, and, nearer by, a dark mass which they concluded to be the horses belonging to the lancers and other cavalry. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty As the soldiers are in the uniform of Mexican lancers, it is needless to say they belong to the troop of Colonel Uraga. The Lone Ranche Doubtless, as skirmishers lancers would not be more effectual than hussars, but when charging in line it is a very different affair. The Art of War He could hear the trampling of horses and the jingling of spears and scabbards; some lancers who had beaten the moors that night were coming up the street. The Waters of Edera The cannonball struck the water, for the vessel was some distance away, surrounded by more than five hundred Moro praus and other large ships full of armed men, bowmen, and lancers. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03 of 55 1569-1576 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century There was a rapid tread of hoofs, and two lancers, with their long weapons leveled, galloped straight at them. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty “Attention!” commands the Colonel, stepping a pace or two forward, and speaking in a low tone, though loud enough to be heard by the lancers. The Lone Ranche No cavalry will penetrate where lancers or cuirassiers at a trot cannot. The Art of War The resting eye broods o'er the running grass, Or nodding gestures of the bowed wild oats; Watches the oleander lancers pass, And the bright flashing of the oriole notes. The California Birthday Book Immediately afterward the main force of eighteen hundred lancers presented themselves. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 Shortly after noon there was a great blare of trumpets, and a detachment of lancers rode up. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty Every bird knows that every man of them is dead; and, though still clad in the uniform of soldiers, with all the gay insignia of lancers, they are but clay-cold corpses. The Lone Ranche To break good squares, cannon and lancers are required, or, better still, cuirassiers armed with lances. The Art of War On the road across the river a squadron of lancers was moving northward. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales Another charge, made by a squadron of the Walloon lancers themselves, was bravely met by Baron Biron. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 The lancers were always about him, and even if there were an opening his burro, sure of foot though he might be, could not escape their strong horses. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty And I shouldn’t wonder if they should spit some of our gay lancers on the points of their spears. The Lone Ranche It would be, perhaps, better still to support a charge of lancers by a detachment of hussars, who can follow up the charge, penetrate the enemy's line, and complete the victory. The Art of War The line taken by these flying Brunswickers would have brought them diagonally across the Charleroi road into our arms, had not the French lancers seized this moment to charge straight down it in a body. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales The Prince of Parma reported to his master the loss of two hundred and seventy of the Flemish lancers, together with their commander, the Count of Egmont. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 Only there could they hope to escape the lancers who were thundering after them. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty Then, returning to the group of lancers, at some distance off, gives the word “Mount!” The Lone Ranche There are but two kinds of dances,—the Red River jig, and a square dance which probably had for honourable ancestors the lancers on the father's side and a quadrille on the mother's. The New North A wedge of lancers broke through us as we formed around the two standards, and I saw Mr. Urquhart with the King's colours hurled back in the rush. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales An attack reported on the Post Office by a troop of lancers who were received with fire and repulsed. The Insurrection in Dublin When they were near the center of this valley they heard the hoofs of horsemen, and again saw lancers galloping toward them. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty It came in the shape of a squadron of lancers from Chihuahua, whose garrison only spared them on their being replaced by a troop of like strength, sent on from the capital of the country. The Lone Ranche It was like a visiting figure in the lancers' quadrille. Kimono The Duke of Brunswick, perceiving his peril, headed a charge of his lancers upon the advancing infantry, but without the least effect. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales The lancers retreated to the bottom of Sackville Street, where they remained for some time in the centre of a crowd who were carressing their horses. The Insurrection in Dublin Letting the rifle drop and swing from the pommel, he met the charge of two grinning and scowling lancers. Overland Meanwhile Uraga, with the larger body of the lancers, has got down into the glen, and is making way towards the point aimed at. The Lone Ranche My surprise gave way to pleasure, for I remembered much talk in the army concerning a Pennsylvania regiment of lancers. Who Goes There? Then three lancers pierced him, and he fell. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales They knew something of the lancers there on the prairie, and terrible Tim Jones offered to call off "if Miss Markham would dance with him and kind of keep him goin' straight." Ethelyn's Mistake The blackguards were over a hundred in number, all lancers and archers of the first quality. Overland The gorge, too, by which they went up, and at the bottom of which their mules were left, debouches westwardly on the plain—the direction in which the lancers have ridden off. The Lone Ranche "I have not been captured, Colonel; when I came to meet the lancers, I was returning from a scout." Who Goes There? A whirlwind of lancers and gray riders drove madly down the slope, inextricably mixed, shooting, sabering, stabbing with tip and ferrule. Ailsa Paige Cherrie nodded emphatically; and a little cross-examination elicited the fact that he was speaking from lively personal recollection of his own feelings when charged by lancers. Through the Brazilian Wilderness Then the guns found us out again, and we tried to open out into line; but in an instant the horsemen—lancers they were this time—were upon us from over the brae. The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales They can distinctly hear the talk of the lancers left below. The Lone Ranche He is near the spot where I met the lancers. Who Goes There? There were groups of gray infantry in the field, walking, running, or standing still and firing; groups of lancers and dragoons trotting here and there, wheeling, galloping furiously at the men on foot. Ailsa Paige In an open plain they were charged by twenty of Castro's lancers, who galloped out from behind cover two or three hundred yards off. Through the Brazilian Wilderness We took our change out of the lancers that time; for they had no breastplates to shield them, and we cleared seventy of them out of their saddles at a volley. The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales In another moment, eighty or ninety of the lancers of Paez issued from the ravine, and, hurling themselves upon the broken enemy, turned the defeat into an utter rout. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 That man must be somewhat idiotic," said the Doctor; "in fact, all those lancers are what we mildly term unfortunates. Who Goes There? The half dozen lancers, lying on their bellies in the grass on the bank above the road where this discussion took place remained crimson, mute, paralysed with mortification. Ailsa Paige But he and his companions shot deliberately and accurately; ten of the lancers were killed, the nearest falling within fifty yards; and the others rode off in headlong haste. Through the Brazilian Wilderness Then the table was again removed and a set of lancers formed. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I And then, in the rear of the flames, dashed the bloodthirsty lancers, and the blackened embers of the grass turned red with the richness of Spanish veins! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 That captain of the lancers will not think of apologizing to you; but if he knew you as Lieutenant Berwick, he would be quick to write you a note. Who Goes There? Not that she did not care to know what this private in Colonel Arran's regiment of lancers might be about. Ailsa Paige Two long lines--one the guides, in green and scarlet, the other the lancers, in blue and yellow--spread themselves across the fields. Fighting in Flanders But I, as I have already said, remain in ambush, in order to let my lancers and troopers rush forward at the right moment. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Close in the rear of the resistless herd then charged the lancers of Paez, with the terrible black bannerol fluttering in the van. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 Vanished had those magnificent bodies of Taifourchis, armed and disciplined in the Chinese manner, those superb lancers, those Kalmuck archers, bending bows five feet high, those “tigers” with their daubed shields and their matchlocks. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent And a week ago we were sent off from White Plains Camp as K Company to"—he bit his lip and stared at her—"to—your friend Colonel Arran's regiment of lancers. Ailsa Paige I dug my spurs into my pony then, for if I were only far enough from the lancers I thought I might manage the Cossack without much difficulty. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard At the very moment when they were about to retreat, an enormous mass of lancers was hurled on their flank. MacMillan's Reading Books Book V His plan of operations was, to be everywhere, and to do everything with his lancers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 "Would you be very pleased to see half a dozen lancers arrive here?" The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction I call that pluck," said Hallam, "a dozen lancers without a carbine among them running at a company of infantry. Ailsa Paige A small party of their lancers, she said, had come in that very afternoon, and a whole division was expected before midnight. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard We had heard that the enemy was at Virgin Bay, and that their lancers frequently passed backward and forward on the Transit road, and between San Jorge and Virgin Bay. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 None of your "kitchen lancers" for us hamlet folk; we leave that kind of thing to the swells and nobs. A Cotswold Village "And I have one hundred archers and a score of lancers, but there are two hundred men who wait for me on this side of the water upon the borders of Navarre." The White Company Colonel Rush's regiment of lancers, a thousand strong, rode into the meadow around Meridian Hill, and began to manoeuvre at full speed, not far away from us. Ailsa Paige Hussars, dragoons, lancers, Cossacks, and infantry—I had run the gauntlet of all of them, and had come out unharmed. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard Eyes, ears, arms and legs were pierced; every inch of the poor writhing body that did not cover a vital organ became the target of the cruel lancers. Tarzan of the Apes Next, a great body of lancers, in blue, with gilt helmets. What Is Man? and Other Essays Very probably; but that mission will be my own, over the frontiers, under an escort of lancers. Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society But presently the wandering shape came near, and I saw a dozen lancers, one behind the other, who were trying to find their way, which they had lost. Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant At the same moment Botha's men a mile on our right broke away in a mad gallop, as though the lancers were after them. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis He had the foot soldiers go first, with Diafebus as their captain, and with 400 lancers, their horses completely decorated. The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc This time he shall go hunting in a carriage, with a good escort of our foreign lancers. Prince Otto, a Romance But the leader of the orchestra, with a great gesture of his violin bow, cried out: "All take partners for the lancers and promenade around the hall!" The Octopus : A story of California After the lancers there was a waltz; after the waltz a polka; and then a terrible thing happened; the music, which had been sounding regularly with five-minute pauses, stopped suddenly. The Voyage Out Just at this moment General Lumley arrived with some Portuguese cavalry, and the French lancers galloped off. The Young Buglers Soon all the ladies were with the emperor, and they talked about many things, including how the emperor had sent the order to the camp for two thousand lancers to come and accompany the captain. The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc He was the only man who could influence the mercenary lancers, who were as terrible in peace as in war. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 We made a great sensation as we entered with our lancers and mules, tired and dust-becovered as we were, and brought all the Pascuaranians to their balconies. Life in Mexico In the ballroom, meanwhile, the dancers were being formed into squares for the lancers. The Voyage Out The elements recognize them as their body guardsmen, their corps of invincible lancers, their bravest and best soldiers in fight. Life: Its True Genesis The first was evidently a chassepot,—one recognized it by the sharp report, which sounds like the crack of a whip,—while the other three came from the lancers' carbines. Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales They even had time to dance "square dances," quadrilles, and "lancers"; they also danced the "racquette," and schottisches and polkas, and such whims as the "Portland Fancy." The Magnificent Ambersons The first thing therefore that we saw, on mounting our horses, was the two robbers, chained together by the leg, guarded by five of our lancers, and prepared to accompany us on foot. Life in Mexico Side by side with their own red cavalry were the black German cuirassiers, the blue German lancers, and the gaily dressed green and scarlet Hungarian hussars. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf The ineffably bright lancers that stand guard over the elemental hosts are the light brigade with which to rout the vitalistic enemy. Life: Its True Genesis Who were they?" said I. "Our fellows," replied he, frankly; "the Emperor ordered up two twelve-pounders, and eight squadrons of lancers; they fell upon your light dragoons in a narrow part of the high road. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 They entered the ballroom just as the band played the closing bars of the lancers, and the many sets began to break up and melt into a formless crowd which dispersed in various directions. The Woman with the Fan A regiment of United States lancers were drawn up in a hollow square round the Lethal Chamber. The King in Yellow They danced a quadrille, a mazurka, another quadrille, a schottische, the lancers, another quadrille, and another and another. The Man in Gray The carbine fire of thirty dismounted lancers 'had no appreciable effect.' The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Mr. Johnson came duly for the lancers, and M. Jaquêtanàpe for the polka. The Three Clerks "Were you in the hall after the last lancers?" The Woman with the Fan The Line is composed of twenty-eight regiments, as follows: seven of dragoon guards, three of dragoons, thirteen of hussars, five of lancers. Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute All together marched, The lancers and the horsemen, and they seemed A moving city. Malayan Literature The gallant Cleland gave the word to his lancers and led them straight for the centre of the Afghan line, the troop of Bengal Lancers following in support. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Johnson was great at the lancers, knowing every turn and vagary in that most intricate and exclusive of dances; and it need hardly be said that the polka with M. Jaquêtanàpe was successful. The Three Clerks They could see in the distance the dancers moving rather indifferently in a lancers. The Woman with the Fan In the ballroom five colored musicians were the orchestra and the leader "called out" the figures of the lancers and quadrilles. The Little Immigrant Those who know the lancers and say they don't. In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters Taking with him a detachment of lancers and artillerymen, he rode out and met with no molestation beyond a few shots from villagers. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 On the high road, about two miles and a half before we reached Namur, we met with a party of Prussian lancers, who were returning from a foraging excursion. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 We dined on hard-boiled eggs and stale cheese—which we had saved from midday—in a big, bare study hall half full of lancers. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front Several sets of four couples were formed ready for the first strains of the lancers music and the prompter. The Little Immigrant He even engaged a partner for the lancers, and skipped about telling everybody he did not know how to dance them, which was unnecessary, as one could see for oneself later. 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