| 单词 | legionary |
| 例句 | The legionaries might be armed and organized in the same manner as Unsullied ... but the eunuchs knew no other life, whereas the Ghiscari were free citizens who served for three-year terms. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Like a cohort of Roman legionaries advancing into battle. Last night's TV 2010-06-09T07:00:00Z We need to see more Roman legionaries clad in baldrics and peplums. Why must action heroines wear S&M stripper outfits to kick butt? 2011-03-31T21:00:00Z Rome’s legionaries lodged a ribbon of limestone across Britannia’s north, they cared little if Scottish shepherds ambled south with their sheep or hopped Hadrian’s Wall. What Are Borders For? 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The last known reference to it is a fine inscription, well worth seeing at the newly revamped Yorkshire Museum in York, commemorating the building of a gate by legionaries from the IX in 107-108 AD. Five historical clangers in Kevin Macdonald's The Eagle 2011-03-15T17:44:43Z Caerleon, Chester and York are the only three known permanent legionary forts, but the others are much harder to excavate because most of the remains are buried under the modern cities. Roman fortress Caerleon gives up new treasures to archaeology students 2010-08-12T15:21:00Z The name means "the place of the Arabs" and comes from legionaries recruited in Iraq. Britain's best views: Hadrian's Wall 2010-04-06T13:21:00Z Only one truly sensational gem appeared in Christie’s sale, a small preliminary study in oil on paper for the figure of a Roman legionary asleep. Tracking the Elusive Masters 2010-07-09T14:30:00Z Nonetheless, one of the donors who paid to decorate the ancient house of worship was a centurion serving in the adjacent Roman legionary camp. Israel may uproot ancient Christian mosaic near Armageddon. Where it could go next sparks outcry 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In turn, each legion was led by a legionary legate, usually a powerful noble appointed by the imperial government or the emperor himself. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The drawing depicted a boat landing on shore with 1908 written on the side of it — the year the Rotterdam-based club was created — and with bloodied Roman legionaries cowering behind their shields. Trouble in Tirana? Hooligan issue hangs over Feyenoord-Roma 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z I watched as one of them, a young man wearing an Army-green football T-shirt that said “Support Our Troops,” propositioned a group of legionaries. He Wants to Save Classics From Whiteness. Can the Field Survive? 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z The teenage hero is among a few witnesses, including a Neanderthal cave man, a Roman legionary and the preteen daughter of a Princeton University professor, called before a tribunal representing three great galaxies. Perspective | Progressive education hard to pin down because it’s everywhere 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Sharko, who died in the 1980s, also said the legionaries surrounded homes, set them on fire and shot anyone found inside homes or in the streets, according to the Russian-language investigative file. Minnesota man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, Praetorians were recruited from veteran legionaries. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Sharko, who died in the 1980s, also said the legionaries surrounded homes, set them on fire and shot anyone found inside homes or in the streets, according to the Russian-language investigative file. Minnesota man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z At one point, another claimant approached a blue-eyed legionary in a lacrosse sweatshirt to ask what it would take to gain his support. He Wants to Save Classics From Whiteness. Can the Field Survive? 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z "In terms of spending value, a Roman legionary soldier was paid 300 denarii a year - so these coins represent no more than two to three days' legionary pay." Brooch and coin hoard finds declared treasure 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z A legionary, when he fought, would thrust with his sword at the stomach of his enemy, spilling out the guts, desanguinating his foe. The Romans took their graffiti seriously – especially the phalluses | Tom Holland 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z The legionaries must have remained there at least well into the reign of Titus—sometime after 79 A.D.—as is shown by three coins stamped “Judæa Capta.” The Scrolls from the Dead Sea 1955-05-06T04:00:00Z The cemetery they were buried in was once on the outskirts of Eboracum, a Roman legionary fortress and settlement that was one of the largest in Britain 1800 years ago. DNA Reveals Far-Off Origins of Ancient 'Gladiators' 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Russian clubs began enthusiastically importing foreign players — called “legionaries” here — immediately after the Soviet Union collapsed. Russian League to Cut Back on Foreign Soccer Players 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z But this isn't because Roman legionaries were paid in wafers of salt, as is often claimed. Getting rid of dirt - and murder victims 2014-05-02T23:21:49Z Excavations in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries revealed many elements of the ancient settlement, including a legionary fortress and the civilian town. Roman 'gladiator school' recreated 2014-02-26T16:35:53Z The annual cost of one Roman legionary plus one Roman centurion was 40.9 ounces of gold. Economic View: Budging (Just a Little) on Investing in Gold 2013-07-27T17:56:21Z It is the stories from these people that will filter back over the course of January like stories of lost Roman legionaries on the wrong side of Hadrian's Wall. Does your work party fit the template? 2012-12-19T01:26:42Z Mounting to the crest of that imposing range, the legionaries looked down upon a forest that stretched, with few breaks, black and sullen, as far as eye could reach. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z Yet they are wholesomely reactionary in other respects than those of having chariot races and such unaging feats of skill and strength as may have cheered the hearts of C�sar's legionaries. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z He had not cringed while he was a legionary. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z We were on the line of travel between Meknez and the sea, and it seemed not unlikely that these nourwals were all that remained of scattered outposts of Moulay-Isma�l's legionaries. In Morocco 2012-03-05T03:00:11.463Z Then Suetonius came with his trained legionaries; a single great battle destroyed the Icenian power for ever, and their whole country was laid waste. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z This story deals with the invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Captain Tavernay merely returned the salute and passed on, knowing that very likely his legionary would pass the night in the guard-room and the next week in the cells. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z But in a month each will be a legionary. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z He walked on, trying to pretend to himself that he was some forgotten legionary marching up with his fellows to defend the Wall. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z Plain, uncultured fellows these Roman soldiers, and yet, like most of the legionaries, they have travelled far afield as may be gathered from their talk of Herod's various wives. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z A body of legionaries appeared suddenly in the ray of light—brassy shapes in burnished armor, picked for stature and bearing. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z The man in the ruffled silk hat and the dress-suit toed the line beside a bundle of rags; the German deserters rubbed elbows with the "true legionary" in the blue serge. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z I saw an American negro in a village of France who had been a legionary until a wound had stiffened a knee too much to permit him to engage in further service. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z Like an echo of the ensuing explosion rose the shrill yell of the legionaries, who dashed forward like sprinters in a race. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z A Roman bridge stood here of old, and a Roman road may be said to have run across it; it heard the tramp of Roman legionaries, and shook beneath the horses of Totila's Gothic chivalry. The Story of Florence 2011-10-20T02:00:24.237Z Another sort of clamor arose, no less voluminous, no less fervid, but it was a howl of panic and protest against the methods of Vitellius' legionaries sent to disperse a crowd. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Many a night would he and Epaphras spend in deep converse on the matter, with the stolid Roman legionary, to whom Paul was chained, sitting wearily by, while they two eagerly talked. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z Behind him followed captives with bound hands; with them a king, in a turban formed of one emerald; farther followed legionaries with eagles and ensigns. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Then the Taipings broke and fled, some to be overtaken and slaughtered by the legionaries, others throwing themselves into the streets below. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z But these legionaries are not penniless: they have paid the excess and come along. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z Agrippa and the Roman legionaries passed out of the Pr�torium and turned directly up the slanting street toward the palace of Jonathan, which stood a little above the camp. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z The legionaries were drawn up in close ranks, the light-armed skirmishers more loosely. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z Every one is tempered and hammered in fire, like an old horseshoe, and stands in order like a Roman legionary. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Armed legionaries stand against one another in thousands; and even if negotiations were concluded, what power could they have! With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The legionaries were quiet, but they lounged and ignored the entry of the officer. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z The legionary stirred and Agrippa laid a warning finger on his lip. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Next came clatter of weapons and the heavy tread of legionaries. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Many of the foremost legionaries who had pursued them into the woods were surrounded and slain there; many more of the Britons fell in that glorious fight. The Dover Road Annals of an Ancient Turnpike 2011-07-04T02:00:17.130Z At another some legionaries appear glittering in velvet or satin without armor, and thrust apart the crowds with their Anatolian or Persian steeds. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Throughout the length of the train, which was not very full, could be felt the exhausted weariness and the dispirited dejection of the poor D'Annunzio legionaries. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z The legionary roused and growled at the two to be quiet. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z The legionaries turned once more toward the rabble, which they clubbed away, lest it might interrupt the execution. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Once along the Roman road with measured, rhythmic stride Marched the Roman legionaries in their valiant pride. The Childhood of Rome 2011-06-02T02:00:22.297Z No modern engineer, civil or military, accustomed to rely on machinery, steam and hydraulic apparatus, could hope to emulate the feats of the legionaries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z But these new legionaries remained under their own chiefs. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z Two of them sprang upon him, and Cypros, screaming wildly, threw off her veil and seized the foremost legionary. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Along these roads for some four hundred years tramped the Roman legionaries under their centurions, entering and leaving the city respectively by the streets now known as Burgate, Watling Street, and Wincheap. Canterbury 2011-02-17T03:00:20.527Z They may surround us with the conflict of contending legionaries, until we seem to recognise the thud of advancing battalions and the clash and impact of the squadron. A Cursory History of Swearing The legionary was still possessed of a property qualification, but it had become relatively small. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" In a cave or an underground temple there would certainly be an altar to Mithras, attended by legionaries and slaves. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z Twelve legionaries, before he would stir a step to Egypt! Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z On January 8, 1918, French troops carried out an extensive and successful raid which was intrusted to foreign legionaries and sharpshooters. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. On hundreds of provincial inscriptions we can read the catholic superstition of the Roman legionary. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius But the strength of the Roman army lay in the heavy legionary infantry of citizens. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" They were assigned lands in Pannonia, which is now that part of Hungary west of the Danube, and their fighting men became nominally legionaries. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z The most characteristic weapon of the Roman legionary soldier, however, was the pilum, which was a kind of pike or javelin, some 6 feet or more in length. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli Belisarius, with fifteen thousand men, recovered Africa from the Vandals; thirty thousand legionary soldiers did the same by Italy under Narses, and overthrew the whole power of the Goths. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 Eastern soldiers were a poor match for Roman legionaries, even when they far outnumbered them. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men He seized the dragline, which the vaulting legionaries always stretch behind them when they jump, and gave it a stout tug as he faced about. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies The big, piercing eyes gazed down at the passing soldiers as the Man of Sorrows might have looked at the heedless legionaries of Rome. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 The latter’s enormous numerical superiority was neutralized by Sulla’s judicious choice of ground and the steadiness of his legionaries; the Asiatics after the failure of their attack were worn down and almost annihilated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" The force with which Belisarius reconquered Africa and recovered Italy, never mustered seventeen thousand men; and the greater part of his successes were achieved by six thousand legionary followers. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 At last, when fortune declared itself in favour of the enemy, he would not survive the great host that had followed him, but spurred his horse into the thickest of the Roman legionaries. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Discipline was forgotten; the legionaries who had thrown themselves on spear-points unawed by the fiercest of foes saw in this unarmed figure something which quelled and bewildered them. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II Before it came to war, therefore, with the Pontiff, the King had prepared his measures to disarm the Pontiff’s legionaries. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Among the forces detached by Washington into the Jerseys to check these ravages, was the Count Pulaski's legionary corps, composed of three companies of foot, and a troop of horse, officered principally by foreigners. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools In this distribution, the old invalided soldiers came first, then the members of the Institute, and finally the military legionaries. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 Although the Aetolians tendered valuable assistance in this engagement, the Macedonian defeat was due to the superior flexibility of the Roman legionary formation over the phalanx. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. But the legionaries would not retreat; they could not. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Severus repealed this law and allowed the legionaries to contract legitimate marriages. Roman Women As Antonina was reading this inscription, she heard an old man, who appeared to be but scantily initiated into the course of events, questioning his son, one of the legionaries of Cethegus. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The grand officers received a pension of five thousand francs; the commandants, two thousand; the officers, one thousand; the legionaries, two hundred and fifty. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 This army comprised two main categories of troops, the legionaries and the auxiliaries. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Most of them were old legionaries of Rome and Ravenna, and faithfully attached to Cethegus. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Believe an old legionary; and if you do not believe me, keep me here as a hostage till it is decided. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 The Mausoleum of Hadrian, the Capitol, and all the gates and towers of the ramparts, are garrisoned by Isaurians and legionaries. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) With these words the two officers reached the legionaries and, followed by them, soon gained the eastern gate of the camp. A Captive of the Roman Eagles The legionaries were recruited from Roman citizens or from provincials who received Roman citizenship upon their enlistment. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Behind him, with lances couched, came the legionaries. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Incomparably equipped for a war with fate, she regarded men always as the legionaries of her enemy. Command The newly-drilled legionaries and the strong fortifications made a long resistance possible. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) But Decius and some legionaries of the Twenty-second Cohort had helped him up again and taken him at once to the Decumanian Gate. A Captive of the Roman Eagles The discharged legionaries were regularly settled in colonies throughout the provinces. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The Prefect has formed nine cohorts, after the model of the Roman legionaries, of all the youth of Ravenna, and my Paulus is enrolled amongst them. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 We need not follow Grounsell through the busy days which ensued, nor track him in his various negotiations with tradespeople, bankers, house-agents, and that legionary class which are called "commissionaires." The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life All the exits of the palace are guarded by my legionaries. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) "And I'd like to startle the Romans, the proud legionaries who look down scornfully upon us auxiliaries, but always send us to the bloodiest posts in battle." A Captive of the Roman Eagles The pay of the troops was raised, the legionaries were allowed to contract a legal marriage when in service, and the equestrian career was opened to veteran centurians. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Luckily, the Prefect has entrusted the guard of the city gates to these legionaries. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 What am I, a battle-scarred legionary, just from the rude land of Scythia, to admire in the bloody fool's-play of your arenas? A Christian But a Roman Then the wings of the door sprang open; a long lane formed by Roman legionaries and Isaurian mercenaries became visible, the last clad in iron up to their very eyes, and armed with double-bladed battle-axes. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Act�on heard a mocking laugh behind him, and as he turned he saw the Celtiberian shepherd who had killed the legionary in the tavern the night before. Sónnica As a supplement to the praetorians Augustus organized three urban cohorts, each originally 1500 strong, who ranked between the legionaries and praetorians. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. And the legionaries marched away, all but about a hundred men, who stood still irresolutely, leaning on their spears. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 The guards of the animal cages took the girl from the midst of the lions, and gave her to the fiercest Illyrian legionaries. A Christian But a Roman On the last day of the armistice, Cethegus was again able to appear upon the walls of the Mausoleum, where his legionaries and Isaurians greeted him with loud cheers. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The legionary arose trembling with fury, feeling for his sword, but he suddenly gave a savage growl and fell, pressing his hands against his throat. Sónnica At strategic points behind this frontier Augustus stationed his troops in large fortified camps, in which both legionaries and auxiliaries were quartered. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. And he rode up to the Capitol, where the legionaries, about five hundred men, were standing in their ranks with a very gloomy and threatening aspect. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 The ramparts the legionaries guarded have not yet quite crumbled to dust, though the rude people they conquered have themselves long since grown into conquerors. Old and New London Volume I The blood of your legionaries has already been shed at the Tiburtinian Gate. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) It was a large escort, 200 legionaries, 200 light armed troops, skirmishers, and 70 cavalry, which was sent out with Paul. Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive While the auxiliary troops were thus distributed along the frontiers in small detachments, the larger legionary cantonments were broken up, and after 89 A. D. no camp regularly contained more than a single legion. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Quirites," he began, "I call upon you all to become legionaries. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Where there had been only a single traveller there were now a thousand legionaries, merchants, government officials, with their long retinues of dependents and slaves. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition No Roman legionary, going into unequal battle with his war eagle wheeling above its standard, ever watched its swift course with 91higher hopes or believed more fully in the omen. Silver and Gold A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp The legionary cavalry, blowing their trumpets and dashing in upon the terrified Indians, slew a part of them with broadswords, and put the remainder to instant retreat. 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 It never developed, like many Roman legionary fortresses, into a town, but remained military throughout. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" They did not burn, like the legionary soldiers of Rome, with the love of country, nor sigh with Alexander, because another world did not remain to conquer. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Hence the constant complaint, that Italy had ceased to be able to furnish soldiers to the legionary armies; hence the entrusting the defence of the frontier to mercenary barbarians, and the ruin of the empire. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 I doubt if the red wine of the Horatian odes was more exhilarating to the Roman legionary than the aroma from his tin cup to the soldier of the Union. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The determined legionaries, aided by McMahon's men, poured in a murderous fire, and they fell back. 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 But Caesar, foreseeing the defeat of his cavalry, had stationed behind it in reserve 2000 of his best legionaries. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight What must it have been like to be a Roman legionary, returning to this place from a victory in some far-off land? The Saracen: The Holy War The narrow lane to which the road has shrunk is less than the Roman made it, but Mickleham Downs can look very little different to-day from the downs which the legionary knew. Highways and Byways in Surrey Now an idea takes hold on the minds of these ferocious legionaries, and it is passed like lightning round the ranks. The Sign of the Spider Regulus, with five hundred of the legionary force, was taken captive and carried to Carthage. Ancient States and Empires My staff struck hard and square on the helmet of a legionary, who, falling backward, dragged down with him the soldier behind. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death Packed together so closely that they could not use their weapons, assailed in front, flank, and rear, the legionaries were hewn down through eight hours of carnage, till 50,000 lay dead on the field. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History In the days of the Roman occupation the legionaries frequented this upper part of Strathallan, and have left traces of their presence. Chronicles of Strathearn There was no longer any place for them in the home or in the columns of the legionaries. Edge of the Jungle Noble youths gradually withdrew from serving in the infantry, and the legionary cavalry became a closed aristocratic corps. Ancient States and Empires Then a legionary ran up and transfixed Deber-Trud with one thrust of his lance. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death The legionaries pressed into the loop, and Hannibal drew back his centre before them. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History With the first touch of winter the march southward was begun, and when the summer came the legionaries and the auxiliaries clamoured impatiently to be led northward to the final encounter. Chronicles of Strathearn Not only this, but the unfortunates were actually in danger of attack within the very lines of traffic of the legionaries. Edge of the Jungle At the head of this army were the prætorian guards, who protected the person of the emperor, and had double pay over that of the ordinary legionaries. Ancient States and Empires Thrown back towards the chariots, still fighting, attacked at once by the Numidian cavalry, by the legionaries and by the Cretan archers, we yielded ground step by step. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death His father began life as a common legionary soldier, and fought his way up to the consulship and the governorship of Asia. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The legionaries were stationed behind these—veteran Roman soldiers, upon whose steadiness he could rely if there should come repulse and panic. Chronicles of Strathearn Titus rushed to the place, followed by his generals and legionaries, and commanded the soldiers to quench the flames. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan Moreover, the cries of the legionaries, “Cæsar Germanicus will not endure to be a subject,” added to the fears of the emperor, that he would be supplanted. Ancient States and Empires The legionaries pressed forward to the capture of the chariot. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death The legionaries stolidly obeyed, wondering in their stern souls what new madness the emperor had in mind. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It was never necessary to bring the Roman reserves of legionary soldiers into action. Chronicles of Strathearn Within half an hour of the entrance of the little party into this semi-ruinous strong-hold, the legionary foot came up, about a hundred and fifty men in number, but without scaling ladders, artillery, or engines. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 Manlius now led on his legionaries to assault the intrenchment, which they carried at the sword’s point. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 Steed and rider tumbled over the obstacle, and were instantly despatched by the blows of the legionaries. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death Not waiting their arrival, he put himself at the head of the first legions gathered, and set out on the march with such furious speed that the legionaries were utterly exhausted with fatigue. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Romans, on the other hand, had only a small navy and no naval experience; their strength lay in their legionaries. A History of Sea Power Still, hopeful and dauntless, the stout legionary gallopped on—"Courage!" he exclaimed, "courage, lady, we shall first cross the bridge!" The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 The legionaries, under the command of faithful Centurions, were cut off from the Palatine and from their Cæsar by the mob whose solid ranks they had hitherto been unable to break. "Unto Caesar" And so, towards eleven at night, about sixty fascisti and legionaries came together. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 But the wounded pride of the legionaries could not be soothed. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality This astonishing catastrophe inflicted on the Roman legionaries was due to the use of elephants, and offers a curious parallel to the effect of the corvi on the Carthaginian sailors. A History of Sea Power The legionaries fancy that they can starve us out; but they know not how well we are provided. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 Then general interest was once more aroused, when the workmen—slaves and legionaries—having finished their preparations, hurried helter-skelter out of the arena. "Unto Caesar" These legionaries were emigrants to Australia and Canada, who had come back to fight for the Entente, including Italy. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 The decasyllabic line, derived originally from popular Latin verse, rhythmical rather than metrical, such as the Roman legionaries sang, is the favourite verse of the older chansons. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. His troops were also Roman legionaries, experienced in war, but his fleet was considerably less in numbers and the individual ships much smaller than the quinqueremes and octiremes of Antony. A History of Sea Power A loud hoarse laugh burst from the Roman legionaries, and the centurion shouted in derision. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 The rabble attacked the legionaries and a sanguinary conflict ensued. "Unto Caesar" Some of the native officers of the legionaries, jealous of their reputation, offered to lead their troops on foot. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 Though Titus would have spared the Temple, his legionaries, maddened by the lust of conflict, started the conflagration and everything that could be burned was burned. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern That the thanks of the United States in Congress assembled, be presented to the officers and men of the legionary corps and artillery, for their intrepid and gallant exertions during the action. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 "He is a mad man!" cried a veteran legionary. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 Therefore, the legionaries now fell into their ranks, at the order of Titus, and drew up in order of battle; while parties were sent forward to ascertain what had happened. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem The Russian language is also extensively known among the ex-soldiers who sojourned so many years as prisoners or as legionaries in Russia. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 He is my servant, just as in old days I was his officer, he my legionary. Marcus: the Young Centurion One of the most glorious achievements in the history of the Iberian Peninsula was the long and desperate defence of Numantia against the Roman legionaries sent to effect the destruction of the city. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 Every point in a favourable position was at once fortified by the legionaries. Highways and Byways in Sussex The Roman legionaries, under the belief that the fighting was over, for the evening, were drawn back into their camps. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem When I look across the Rhine plain, it is Rome, and the legionaries of the Rhine that my soul notices. Fantasia of the Unconscious So that the voice of this to Herod went Feastful and fearful; ever ill-content Mid plots and perils; girt with singing boys, And dancing girls of Tyre, and armored noise Of Cæsar's legionaries. In The Yule-Log Glow—Book 3 Christmas Poems from 'round the World How funny for naked Gauls to ambush Roman legionaries and chase them home! The Lion's Brood This being so, it was tyranny against the natives and infidelity to relations with connivance of the ayllus legionaries; and with the Inca's favour they could do what they liked, by supporting him. History of the Incas His officers followed him and, as the news spread, the whole of the Roman legionaries rushed, with one accord, to the spot. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem At foot are two Roman legionaries, one seated as supporting the tablet, on each side. Illuminated Manuscripts Adiutrix, and achieved the final subjugation of Wales and the first conquest of Yorkshire, where a legionary fortress at York was substituted for that at Lincoln. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" All these things were, and old campaigners among the legionaries at the gate had read them aright. The Lion's Brood The whole of the legionaries were armed and equipped in the same manner, all being now furnished with the pilum. A Smaller History of Rome The legionaries, pouring in after him, added to the confusion. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem Not more anxiously did the legionary listen for tales of supernatural fires in the corn and of statues sweating blood than the regiments asked each other, 'Have you dug a mess yet? The Leicestershires beyond Baghdad Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon; not one of them had the handling of legionaries like these. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Perhaps two lines went down, but the pila rained their slant courses from the rear; the feeble rush was stopped, and the legionaries struggled helplessly upon the spears. The Lion's Brood He recommended that legionary corps should be substituted in the place of regiments entirely of cavalry. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The beaten army was hopelessly demoralized, and Theodosius had to form a new army of barbarian legionaries before the old tradition of Roman superiority could resume its wonted sway. The Arian Controversy The plants, it may be presumed, were brought thither by the Roman legionaries. Round About the Carpathians There were, then, thirty legions of citizens—that is, 180,000 legionaries, and, according to Roman usage, a slightly larger number of auxiliaries—in all about 400,000 men. History Of Ancient Civilization A moment of indecision followed, and then, while several darted off obliquely, the remainder, seven or eight in all, swung around and charged straight at the legionaries. The Lion's Brood But, afterwards, it was all praetorian and legionary business—and since!—we shall see, or, at least, some will see, what card will turn up. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals A tempest arose in which most of the vessels were wrecked and many of the legionaries lost. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German Roman citizens, as the legionaries were, would not have degraded themselves by such conduct. The Life of Jesus It was most probably first introduced among the legionary soldiers; for we find St. Alban, the first British martyr, to have been of that body. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) A nodding forest of crests, red and black, rising a cubit above the uncovered helmets of the legionaries, seemed to fill the eastern plain and extend almost to where the Adriatic beat upon the shingle. The Lion's Brood More than once the legionaries dashed forward, and sought to close with their assailants, but in vain. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Then, as if the dense forests had borne a sudden crop of armed men, the furious barbarians poured out in thousands upon the unsuspecting legionaries. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German From out that presently shone now and again, then with increasing frequency and finally in great numbers, the brass mail of Roman legionaries. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The intense dramatic and sentimental interest surrounding Camilla Payne's disappearance from Department 42 was the sole thing which atoned to the legionaries for the inconvenience of Hugo's mistimed activity. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Then it was that the Roman legionaries began to crash their heavy javelins against their great, oblong shields until the din drowned everything else, and the thunder of Jove himself might have roared in vain. The Lion's Brood Selecting his Gallic cavalry, who numbered 1000, and adding to them 500 other horsemen, 500 archers, and about 4000 legionaries, he advanced at speed against the nearest squadrons of the enemy. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Then the fatal signal was given, and the revengeful Germans fell upon the legionaries of Germanicus as they had done upon those of Varus, cutting them down in multitudes. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German Almost before the sentry's astonishment shaped itself into exclamation, the legionary was tumbled aside as if crushed and the old figure hobbled on. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem One blow of the terrible weapon of the legionary sent the oncomer sprawling in his own gore. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Sergius watched in surprise their confusion and terror as they sought to plunge among the legionaries or hide themselves behind the horsemen; nor had they fled unscathed. The Lion's Brood His legionaries occupied a slight hillock, and endeavored to make a wall of their shields, but the Parthian archers closed around them, and slew them almost to a man. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Thus Caesar ordered his legionaries or Cleopatra her slaves. Darkwater Voices from Within the Veil But all Coenopolis seemed to swarm now with legionaries, afoot or horseback. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem Other legionaries disarmed and replaced the detachment of the royal guard that controlled the palace gates and walls. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. In the third century three Roman ships had been driven on shore and lost; the legionaries who escaped had established themselves in the island, having indeed for the moment no alternative. The Forest of Vazon A Guernsey Legend of the Eighth Century The mailed horsemen approached close to the legionaries and thrust at them with the long pikes while the light-armed, galloping across the Roman front, discharged their unerring arrows over the heads of their own men. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. To the right, a group of legionaries, drawn up in front of a temple and preceded by a priest, salute a passing galley. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt Disregarding the known wishes of Titus, two of the legionaries simultaneously let fly their javelins. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The crash of battle dimmed his voice; the sight of his example led the legionaries on. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. If the theoretical scheme of the earlier Roman camp seemed based on the long narrow oblong, the actual remains of legionary encampments of the second century B.C. at Numantia include many squares. Ancient Town-Planning Pressed upon by their advancing squandrons, he, with his small band of 2,000 legionaries and a few horsemen, occupied a low hillock connected by a ridge of rising ground with the position of Sinnaca. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In the end the Roman legionary went down before the Gothic horseman. The Romanization of Roman Britain He saw there this un-uniformed figure wrapped in fierce embrace with a young legionary. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The terrified legionaries rushed from their ranks, cast away shield and cuirass, sword and dart. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. They were, therefore, compelled to retreat to the legionary soldiers, taking with them Publius, who was badly wounded. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Having no confidence in their leader, the legionaries despaired and began openly to talk of a surrender. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The legionaries were throughout recruited from places which were adequately Romanized. The Romanization of Roman Britain If some of my legionaries or those erratic Jews fail to get him between here and Jerusalem, he shall get into Jerusalem. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The legionaries toiled to fill up the passage. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. This change was a real improvement,—although they went from one extreme to the other, by returning nearly to the legionary formation of the Romans. The Art of War The Parthians entered the Roman entrenchments before the legionaries had left them, and laid their hands on anything which they recognized as Armenian spoil. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. But the civilized man is secured by a bulwark of legality built up by strong hands, and manned, like the great Roman walls, by powerful legionaries of the law. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour But at present the legionaries confronted desperate citizens who were simply choosing their own way to die. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem A moment more and he was running among the soldiers, calling this and that legionary by name. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. With regard to the crops nearest the camp, the legionaries spared them the trouble of reaping, by commandeering the corn themselves, the area of their operations having, of course, to be continually extended. Early Britain—Roman Britain His successor was scarcely proclaimed when in three different quarters the legionaries rose in arms, and, saluting their commanders as "Emperors," invested them with the purple. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Three months later, when after superhuman struggles he had pounded his youthful legionaries into something like efficiency, his appointment to a commission was duly confirmed, and he found himself gazetted—Second Lieutenant. The First Hundred Thousand From the summit of Zion, which Philadelphus mounted, he could see three Roman war-towers, planted along the outer works, dimly lighted, and manned by a vigilant garrison of legionaries. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem A squad of legionaries haled Pothinus away to an execution not long delayed. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. The unhappy Britons, however, were hopelessly outclassed, and very probably outnumbered, by Caesar's twenty-four thousand legionaries and seventeen hundred horsemen. Early Britain—Roman Britain The Roman legionaries were supported by numerous light-armed troops, and a powerful body of Mauritanian cavalry. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. It deserves to be remarked that the results speak well for the wholesomeness of this simple diet of the legionary. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul His valiant dog with exposed teeth flew straight at the nearest legionary. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem Drusus sent the word tossing down along the cohorts, and the legionaries pressed forward. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Often surprised, always outnumbered, sometimes contending against tenfold odds, the legionaries never faltered. Early Britain—Roman Britain The enervated legionaries abandoned their own and the public defence, and their pusillanimous indolence may be considered the immediate cause of the downfall of the empire. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History The legionary troops spread themselves in every part of the city, but neither killed nor plundered any, except such as defended themselves with arms. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Neither the fleeing Jews nor the Jews that had stood their ground attracted the attention of the approaching legionaries. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem "And we will be down on Rome, and away from it, before a legionary shows himself at the gates!" A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. The sight of the Roman cavalry plunging into the steam, and the legionaries eagerly pressing on neck-deep in water, proved altogether too much for their nerves. Early Britain—Roman Britain For two days he had faced death, fighting like a legionary or a knight-errant, and in short playing the hero. Overland As soon as they turned their backs, and fled precipitately oh every side, the legionary cavalry was sent in pursuit of them. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Go stop those legionaries and turn loose that flock. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The heavy legionaries had given up the chase; it was the cavalry, now flying almost at their very heels, that urged them to their final burst of speed. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. There was thus even more legionary feeling in the Roman army than there is regimental feeling in our own. Early Britain—Roman Britain And then, if the engagement were indecisive, if any legions wavered, the Roman centurions hurled their colors into the midst of the enemy, and the legionaries dashed on at all risks to recover them. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 But all that Captain Ferragut could do was to obtain a permit and an old automobile with which to visit the encampment of the legionaries. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel I met a company of Caesar's legionaries tramping through a bed of asphodels. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 The tribune handed his oar to Cælius, and, deliberately wresting the weapon from the timber, flung it back with so deadly an aim that one pursuing legionary went down, pierced through the breastplate. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. And all this he did without employing a single legionary. Early Britain—Roman Britain Cicero affected to see in Pompey's legionaries nothing more than the maintainers of the peace of the city. Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers Self-defense had obliged the legionaries to live with their faces on a level with the corpses that were piled up in the vertical yard of removed earth. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel The duties expected from the Roman legionary or the soldiers who fought in line under Frederick the Great were quite different from those of the rifleman and cavalryman of to-day. Germany and the Next War Senators cast uneasy glances toward the doorways, as if expecting to see a century of legionaries march in to enforce the decrees of Pompeius's spokesmen. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. The legionaries stormed the hill on one side, the auxiliaries on the other; and once hand to hand, the mail-clad Romans had a fearful advantage against defenders who wore no defensive armour, nor even helmets. Early Britain—Roman Britain The centurion, who was drunk, promptly seized him by the throat and threw him out of the way, and the Roman legionaries entered. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction And in times yet more remote than Wilfrid's age, Roman legionaries crossed the Tyne at this point over a bridge of their own construction, of which the piers might be seen until our own day. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day A half dozen, perhaps, had escaped; but the balance, with the exception of the five prisoners, had expiated their crimes before the nickel jacketed bullets of the legionaries. Son of Tarzan But every obstacle was surmounted by the perseverance of the legionaries, who were inured to toil as well as to danger, and who felt themselves animated by the spirit of their leader. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The strength of legionary sentiment is shown by the fact that its commander actually slew himself for vexation that the Fourteenth had won without his men. Early Britain—Roman Britain The remaining nine cohorts consisted each of five hundred and fifty-five; and the whole body of legionary infantry amounted to six thousand one hundred men. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Mayham seems to have acted under some erroneous impressions of the independence of a legionary brigade, as he claimed his to be. The Life of Francis Marion "If Machiavelli had been at Jerusalem two thousand years ago, he would have found nobody of importance save Pontius Pilate and the Roman legionaries," says Mr. Morley. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 Astonishment produced disorder; disorder was followed by flight and dismay; and the confused multitude of the bravest warriors was pierced by the swords and javelins of the legionaries and auxiliaries. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The one chance was in steadiness and disciplined valour; and the legionaries stood firm under a storm of missiles, withholding their own fire till the foe came within close range. Early Britain—Roman Britain She had built the Great Wall and was maintaining a huge standing army along her frontier centuries before the first Roman legionary was seen on the Danube. The Art of War Orion, Cassiopeia and Ursa Major marched to and fro on the vault like cohorts of legionaries, seemingly within call of our voices, and all without a sound. A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West A little later, when an Imperial officer was attacked on the road and robbed, Cumanus set loose the legionaries on the villages around, and ordered a general pillage. Josephus Their example was followed by but a handful of the legionaries; but the fatal act of treason was committed by a Roman centurion of the first rank. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate E. 2.—Before setting off, therefore, for his usual winter visit to Rome, he set all his legionaries to work in their winter quarters, at building ships ready to carry out his plans next spring. Early Britain—Roman Britain Each cohort was composed of seven grand officers, twenty commanders, thirty officers, and three hundred and fifty legionaries. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 They wore the garb of Roman legionaries, when Ramah wept for her children dashed against the walls of the Holy City, and not one stone stood upon another in Zion. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860 At every step the legionaries were checked; in pitching their camp, in making their earthworks, in bringing up their machines; and frequently desperate sallies were made by the defenders upon the Roman entrenchments. Josephus So rapidly did the enemy vanish that but few of them were slain; their lightness of armour and knowledge of the ground saved them from the swords of the pursuing legionaries. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate A most powerful combination was made against him in Spain, including some of his old officers and legionaries, and the two sons of Pompeius. Outline of Universal History The Roman people under Romulus and long after could afford only two acres to every legionary soldier; and in the most flourishing days of the commonwealth the allowance did not exceed four. Palestine or the Holy Land From the Earliest Period to the Present Time The giant was caught up by scores of hands, and sat enthroned upon the bull-necks of the legionaries. The Last Galley Impressions and Tales Behind the elephants came Norican legionaries carrying the surrendered standards of the disbanded Praetorian Guard; not held aloft, but trailed, half inverted. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire But it was the experience of the well-trained legionaries that saved the day. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate The Roman legionaries were no longer yeomen taken from the plough or shopkeepers from the street. Caesar: a Sketch The contrast between the quiet power of the legionaries and the noisy feebleness of the mob is striking. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts The four legionaries went through their work as a very ordinary piece of military duty. Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI For more than two years now he has been laying his plans to have you assassinated, and to make Emperor in your place his eldest son, the darling of the Illyrian legionaries. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Matter-of-fact indifference as to a piece of military duty, and shameless greed, impelled the legionaries to cast lots for the clothes stripped from a living man. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke The centurions caught the alarm from their superiors, and the legionaries from the centurions. Caesar: a Sketch It was a strange scene—below, the howling zealots; above, on the stairs, the Christian apologists guarded from his countrymen by a detachment of legionaries; and the assembly presided over by a Roman tribune. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts Count Pulaski with his legionary corps composed of three companies of foot and a troop of horse, officered principally by foreigners, had been detached by Washington into Jersey to check these depredations. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched I was no sooner clad than there entered the apartment a big, florid, youthful Pannonian sergeant and four legionaries. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire No doubt, he cast many a scrutinising glance at the four sleeping legionaries whom a heedless movement might have wakened. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII The Germans fought like heroes; but they could not stand against the short sword and hand-to-hand grapple of the legionaries. Caesar: a Sketch The chain which bound him to the legionary who 'kept him,' and which he held forth as he spoke, was the witness that he was still 'an Hebrew of the Hebrews.' Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts Sir Henry Steuart even specifies that it was "a legionary soldier." Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War The roads resounded to the tramp of the legionaries passing to their stations on the distant frontier. Early European History The legionaries were inured to the sight of blood, but the citizens and their wives turned away when the goat was sacrificed to Dionysus. Historical Miniatures With the addition of the dissolute legionaries left by Gabinius, they made up 20,000 as dangerous ruffians as had ever been gathered into a single city. Caesar: a Sketch Not a very comfortable pillow he had to lay his head upon, with a chain on each arm and a legionary on each side of him. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts Demas comes back, calls up his merrymen, and has a battle-royal with the enraged legionaries, which puts the critics of the gallery into a frenzy of delight and assures the success of the spectacle. Castilian Days It was due, finally, to the labors of the legionaries, that the most exposed parts of the frontiers were provided with an extensive system of walls and ramparts. Early European History The rude tool that nailed Christ to the cross, the hammer that was held in the hand of the legionary, was almost as much to blame as the hand that wielded it. Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII The tribunes had taken up the cause of Pompey's legionaries. Caesar: a Sketch Never mind about these two legionaries; they will not wake. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts A light that never was on sea or land bathes the distant hills and battlements, touches the spears of the legionaries, and shines in full glory on the ecstatic face of the aged saint. Castilian Days Now an emperor named his successor, now the Senate elected him, and now the swords of the legionaries raised him to the purple. Early European History These rude legionaries gazed for hours on what has touched the world ever since, and what angels desired to look into, and saw nothing but a dying Jew. Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII Equally certain it was that Caesar, as a soldier, would interest himself for Pompey's legionaries, and that they could be mutually useful to each other. Caesar: a Sketch But the legionaries on board had no such sentiments. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts They stop under a sycamore tree, which instantly, by very clever machinery, bends down its spreading branches and miraculously hides them from the bloodthirsty legionaries. Castilian Days The rulers who occupied the throne during the first half of this troubled period are commonly known as the "Soldier Emperors," because so many of them owed their position to the swords of the legionaries. Early European History Any one who looks at that cross, and sees nothing but a pure and perfect man dying upon it, is very nearly as blind as the Roman legionaries. Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII The Roman legionaries had their own opinions, and those whose friends Sylla had murdered preferred Sertorius and liberty to Rome and an aristocratic Senate. Caesar: a Sketch Brutal indifference to human life, and Rome's iron discipline holding terror over the legionaries' heads, are vividly illustrated in the 'counsel,' So were Paul's kindnesses requited! Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts And indeed, as soon as a man in the front rank of the Nervii fell under the blows of the legionaries, there was a halt, a falling back. Battle Studies Every time the army halted, if only for a single night, the legionaries intrenched themselves within a square inclosure. Early European History But the Sarci had already pressed quickly on, followed by some of the torch bearers, and were in the midst of the Roman tents before the legionaries gathered in sufficient force to meet them. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion On receiving the consuls' answer, he sailed for Brindisi in the spring of 83, with forty thousand legionaries and a large fleet. Caesar: a Sketch Some of Caesar's legionaries once pressed their swords at his breast. Over the Pass In pursuit of the Gauls and Iberians, who certainly were not able, even with like morale, to stand against the superior arms of the legionaries, the center drove all vigorously before it. Battle Studies Future agitators were to appear with the legionaries at their heels. Early European History The Roman legionaries became established as military colonists and took British wives. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion The Senate had offended Pompey, and, more than that, had offended his legionaries. Caesar: a Sketch This party had likewise been perceived from the walls of Aquilonia, and the legionary cohorts now joined in the pursuit. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 The pay of a legionary was in the time of Polybius two obols a day for the private, four for a centurion, and six for a horse soldier, besides an allowance of corn. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Many colonists settled there; traders and speculators flocked to seaports; even the legionaries, quartered in Spain for long periods, married Spanish wives and, on retiring from active service, made their homes in the peninsula. Early European History Conspicuous on the most elevated position stood a temple erected to the honour of Claudius, who was raised by the grateful legionaries to divine rank. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion The legionaries to a man would vote for him; and even in the venal city he was the idol of the hour. Caesar: a Sketch He and his legionaries show great kindness to the Indian idolators, but great terrors to the Catholics. Inca Land Explorations in the Highlands of Peru The barbarians charged up the hill, but were met by a shower of 'pila,' which the legionaries followed up by coming to close quarters with their swords. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History The sentinel who slept on his watch, the legionary who disobeyed an order or threw away his arms on the field of battle, might be scourged with rods and then beheaded. Early European History Yet, had their spirit remained unbroken, there was an opportunity for revenge, for a large part of the veteran legionaries had been withdrawn to take part in the struggle against the western tribes. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion Thirty-two standards were lost, and some hundreds of legionaries were taken. Caesar: a Sketch It was intimated that a command "eyes right" would be given as the legionaries and business men passed the union headquarters. The Centralia Conspiracy But he scarcely found as many ships as would be sufficient to transport fifteen thousand legionary soldiers and five hundred horse. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries These auxiliaries, as they were called, were at least as numerous as legionaries. Early European History Far inferior in height and muscular power to the tribesmen, the legionaries bore themselves with a proud consciousness in their fighting power that alone went a long way towards giving them victory. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion He visited the different stations, and he found that his expert legionaries, working incessantly, had built six hundred transports and twenty-eight armed galleys. Caesar: a Sketch It would, however, appear that the centurion received only twice the pay of the ordinary legionary. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements He orders P. Crassus to proceed into Aquitania with twelve legionary cohorts and a great number of the cavalry, lest auxiliaries should be sent into Gaul by these states, and such great nations be united. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries For seven days the legionaries fought their way, street by street, house by house, until only fifty thousand inhabitants were left to surrender to the tender mercies of the Romans. Early European History Beric had had excellent teachers among the veteran legionaries at Camalodunum, and to skill in the sword he added a prodigious activity. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion A few legionaries, perhaps to spare the city a general conflagration, advised that it should be consumed where it lay. Caesar: a Sketch However insignificant the legionary was as a man, he gained importance from the great body with which he was identified: he was both the servant and the master of the State. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements He marked the discomfiture of his host, and hearkened to the triumphant shouts of the legionaries. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut The Carthaginians, meanwhile, began to create a new empire in Spain, whose silver mines would supply fresh means for another contest and whose hardy tribes would furnish soldiers as good as the Roman legionaries. Early European History They knew that the legionaries once in open ground were more than their match, and they were well content with the success they had gained. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion He endeared himself to the legionaries by a tolerance of vices which did not interfere with discipline; and to Sylla's combined adroitness and courage Marius owed the final capture of Jugurtha. Caesar: a Sketch The praetorian cohorts received twice as much as the legionaries. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements From miles away the approaching caravans were overlooked by legionaries brought from Gaul and Britain, quartered in the capitol on Mount Silpius at the city's southern limit. Caesar Dies All were old, discarded, and dirty, and the mere thought of putting on the clothes of some unknown Arab legionary, who, perhaps, had died of cholera at Mecca or Yemen, made me shudder. With the Turks in Palestine Here we find ourselves in full Roman parlance, and the word signified certain terms which described admission into military service, the release from this service, and the degradation of the legionary. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) The legionaries, excited by the remembrance of Gien and the long resistance, slew every human being that they found, men, women, and children all alike. Caesar: a Sketch In the same battle Caesar had under him only twenty-two thousand legionaries and one thousand cavalry. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements The hastatus and the princeps legionary bore a breastplate or coat of mail, brazen greaves, and a brazen helmet with a lofty upright crest of scarlet or black feathers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) In the battle that followed, the barbarians were no match for the drilled legionaries, who were irresistible. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. The Roman legionary could not, as a rule, withdraw from the service; he could not avoid the baldric. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) The legionaries entered the city, and Caesar directed them to state their complaints. Caesar: a Sketch The Praetorian cohorts received twice as much as the legionaries. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. The prætorians were no match for the trained legionaries of the frontiers, and did not even attempt to defend their emperor, who was taken prisoner and put to death after a reign of sixty-five days. General History for Colleges and High Schools Though the Germans were brave, they were no match for the drilled legionaries, who fought with the regularity of a machine. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. In times before the Roman legionaries planted their firm feet in Britain, there was a very formidable fortress at Cambridge. The Coming of the Friars "Quirites" he had called them; no longer Roman legionaries, proud of their achievements, and glorying in their great commander, but "quirites"--plain citizens. Caesar: a Sketch And however insignificant was the legionary as a man, he gained importance from the great body with which he was identified. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Twenty thousand of the legionaries lay dead and unburied in the tangled woods and morasses of Germany. General History for Colleges and High Schools The legionary soldiers encamped next to the wall on the inside of the fortifications, thus surrounding the cavalry, the auxiliaries, the general and his staff. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. But what resemblance did the feudal militia bear to the legionaries? Lectures and Essays The legionaries, crowded together in confusion, were fighting at disadvantage, and were falling thick and fast. Caesar: a Sketch It would thus appear that the centurion only received twice the pay of the ordinary legionary. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. His veteran legionaries, too, were naturally devoted to the general who had led them so often to victory. General History for Colleges and High Schools But his legionaries were all veterans, inured to toil and hunger, to heat and cold, and every man was devoted to his leader. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. The missionary of ecclesiastical Rome recovered what the legionary had lost. Lectures and Essays The officers were consulting in the midst of the camp, surrounded by the legionaries. Caesar: a Sketch Caesar had under him only twenty-two thousand of legionaries and one thousand cavalry. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. At last the steady tramp of legionaries, and in the midst of the glittering lines of armed men—oh, joy!—a string of litters! Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face He disarmed the Praetorians, banished them from Rome, and filled their place with fifty thousand legionaries, who acted as his body guard. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. The Zouaves, gendarmes, and legionaries, however, pressed steadily though slowly onward. Sant' Ilario Such as reached the wall never left it alive, for they were driven forward by the throng behind on the swords of the legionaries. Caesar: a Sketch Then came the tribunes and the knights on horseback, and after them the legionaries to the number of five thousand, every man of them having his spear wreathed in laurel. Pearl-Maiden Could the legionaries permanently put down the lust and greed around them, while their own hearts were enslaved to lust and greed within? Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face The infantry consisted of sixteen thousand Roman legionary or heavy infantry, and six thousand light infantry. The Young Carthaginian A Story of The Times of Hannibal A legionary flung a firebrand into an annexe of the temple, and soon the whole structure was in flames. Prolegomena Other officers rushed to his help, and the legionaries having their centurions with them recovered their steadiness. Caesar: a Sketch Oh! beautiful indeed, and so gentle and sweet, even in her sickness, that the roughest brute of a legionary with a broken head could not choose but to love her. Pearl-Maiden The Roman legionaries or Homeric Greeks were about as superior to the men of the shell mounds and the flint implements as we are superior to them. Physics and Politics, or, Thoughts on the application of the principles of "natural selection" and "inheritance" to political society The Hastatus and the Princeps legionary bore a breast- plate or coat of mail, brazen greaves, and a brazen helmet, with a lofty, upright crest of scarlet or black feathers. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo They had fought the Emperor Decius, till he, and many of his legionaries, were drowned in a bog in the moment of victory. Roman and the Teuton The legionaries flung away their darts and rushed upon the enemy sword in hand. Caesar: a Sketch But the legionaries beyond were warned, and locking their shields together stood firm, so that the Jews fell back from their iron line as such a flood falls from an opposing rock. Pearl-Maiden It was constituted in four ranks: grand officers, commanders, officers, and private legionaries. Napoleon Bonaparte Now when Mura'ash's henchman saw what had befallen his lord, he fled back to the city and told the King's legionaries who cried out and mounted. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 And thoughtful men Contrast its days of Now and Then, And delve, and measure, and compare; Visioning on the vacant air Helmed legionaries, who proudly rear The Eagle, as they pace again The Roman Road. Time's Laughingstocks and Other Verses As a reward to the men who had followed him so cheerfully in the cold January campaign, he gave each private legionary 200 sesterces and each centurion 2,000. Caesar: a Sketch So things went on till at length the legionaries, wearing of this desperate fighting, took another counsel. Pearl-Maiden The legionaries would surround him with tears in their eyes; he would sing to them an epinicium, after which the golden epoch would begin for him and for Rome. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Yea, my Lord; all things are in order: well primed with wine, Paulus guards the gates, the eunuchs are withdrawn save one, the legionaries sleep, and already Sepa and his force lie hid without. Cleopatra The Pax Romana ruled, To the chagrin of frontier legionaries! Time's Laughingstocks and Other Verses Oars were out; the legionaries worked with such enthusiasm that the transports kept abreast of the war-galleys. Caesar: a Sketch It was Titus itself, who as he came shouted to the centurions to beat back the legionaries and extinguish the fire. Pearl-Maiden The real force of legionaries, however, then living does not surpass at this time 30,000, of which only 1,200 are in civil careers. The Modern Regime, Volume 1 The man who first brought that tale to the camp the legionaries cried shame on—ay, and beat him to the death! Cleopatra I was not twenty years old when I defied Lucius Sylla, surrounded by the spears of legionaries and the daggers of assassins. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 1 The marines took arms, and were led out, looking in all respects like legionaries. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ When it was done at last, with shouts of triumph the legionaries, commanded by Titus himself and accompanied by a body of horsemen, advanced into the Court of Women. Pearl-Maiden The French legionaries were ravaging the Rhine provinces, and Spain had joined the nations leagued to defend themselves from the wild ambitions of the King of France. Captain Blood In a state of war we are at home, our men are high-minded fellows, Scipios and good legionaries. The Egoist The Gauls howled, and their frenzy, which was spreading to the others, would soon have swept away the legionaries. Salammbo And if he were dead, to what height of fury would not the violence of the people lash the legionaries? Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ Gathered in front of it were a vast number of legionaries who did obeisance to this object. Pearl-Maiden In the open country the monastery replaced the legionary encampment; in the village or town, the church was a centre of light. History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science My own twenty legionaries were close to hand and in readiness. The Jacket (Star-Rover) Here was the betrayer, there the betrayed; and these with clubs and staves, and the legionaries, were brought to take him. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ "What, the assassin--that?" said a tall man, in legionary armor of beautiful finish. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ Under the portico there was another array of legionaries. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ Now the Roman supremacy in arms lay in three things--submission to discipline, the legionary formation of battle, and a peculiar use of the short sword. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ A band of legionaries fully armed followed next, marching in sturdy indifference, the glory of burnished brass about them the while. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ One day an accident happened to a Roman in authority as he was riding past our house at the head of a cohort; the legionaries burst the gate and rushed in and seized us. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ What were they, the scoffing legionaries, doing in a Jewish religious procession? Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ |
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