| 单词 | man-at-arms |
| 例句 | The second man-at-arms lunged, Brienne parried, and their swords danced and clanged against each other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A man-at-arms grabbed the bridle of his horse and thrust at Tyrion's face with a dagger. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Two squires from the stormlands stabbed a man-at-arms to death in a quarrel over who would sit closest to the fire. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The old man-at-arms muttered to himself as he rode. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It had been no uncommon sight to see a man-at-arms whistling like a lobster, and looking like porridge, because they had emptied a bucket of boiling bran over his armour during a siege. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He was one of the Brackens, a man-at-arms in the service of Lord Jonos. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Going forward, growing numbers of political elites came to resemble a Castiglione-style courtier instead of a thuggish medieval knight or “man-at-arms.” Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z You begin the game with access only to the basic man-at-arms, a shield-and-sword foot soldier with basic offensive and defensive melee capabilities. 'War Of The Roses' Review: Skill Is Not An Unlock, Mostly (PC) 2012-10-02T17:45:06Z The two whom he called immediately advanced, with a man-at-arms on either side. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z If you will take my advice, you will again take with you the boy Ignati, and one stout man-at-arms, unarmed, however, except in such a manner as the dangers of the road require. Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:35.290Z Among them the Countess's eyes, as she rode by, a sturdy man-at-arms on either hand, caught and held one face. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z “My helmet now shall make a hive for bees, And lovers’ songs shall turn to holy psalms; A man-at-arms must now stand on his knees, And feed on prayers that are old age’s alms. Bacon and Shakspere 2012-03-14T02:00:24.313Z Before long, the man-at-arms, the musketeer, and the artilleryman attained a consequence which the ordinary fighting man had never had before. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z With us, who would ever think of taking a boor from the plough, to make a man-at-arms of him? Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z The porter fell down stiff as death with terror, and the man-at-arms seized his keys and went to open the gate. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z So when the Mass was sung, blithe was the mirth of that household, squire and maiden and man-at-arms. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z No other man-at-arms would dare to stay behind then, or he would have been quickly taken and slain without waiting. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z He approached the veteran with a drawn sword, but Marius had got into a dark corner, and succeeded in frightening the man-at-arms by putting on a voice of the most dismal character. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z "They spoke together for a few moments in a strange tongue," answered the man-at-arms whom he addressed; "and when we parted them, they still talked from time to time across the room." Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z They were at liberty, inasmuch as no man-at-arms actually dogged their footsteps, but they felt the eyes of stern guardians, court lackeys, or park-keepers fixed unrelentingly upon them. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z The fame of this knight was bruited about all chivalry; so to make proof alike of lisping squire and burly man-at-arms, he set forth to a tourney, together with a strong company. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The humblest man-at-arms had several female attendants, while the leaders became veritable pashas with great harems of concubines. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z Bayard put his sword to his throat, and exclaimed, "Surrender, man-at-arms, or you are a dead man!" The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z "Faith that is a foe that gallops quicker than you can," answered the man-at-arms. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z The grim man-at-arms coming up to ask us again if we weren't going to have a little wine, she lapsed into her ten-pounder French, which was most difficult to follow. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z If there is another Crusade I would joyfully set forth as a man-at-arms, but belike I shall never even hear of it. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z You will take your own servant mounted and armed, and a man-at-arms also will be at the door of your lodging here at ten minutes of midnight. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z Each lance, or man-at-arms, was attended by three archers, a man armed with a cutlass, and a page, so that a company of a hundred lances really included six hundred men. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z "Then keep up higher, dread sir," replied the man-at-arms. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z “Being a sort of man-at-arms—a kind of wasp amongst the human insects—I always carry my sting.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z At this moment Lance Trevanion, who had been gazing around with the air of a man surprised out of all ordinary power of expression, dismounted and advanced towards the man-at-arms. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z "Thou shouldst bethink thee, we are on guard here, and not at an ale-house:" so saying, the man-at-arms rested his heavy head on a stone flagon, which lay on the floor, and fell asleep. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z I ask only, as a man-at-arms and beleaguer, if the letter, which you have here somewhat hastily destroyed, was to have been brought into the castle, must there not be a private entrance hereabouts? 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 "I see his train, my lord, or I am blind," said the old man-at-arms, called Carloman. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Just then the prince, his spurred heels tripping on the body of a man-at-arms, fell prostrate on his back, amid a roar of laughter from the Englishmen. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Whatever his moral qualities he was utterly point device as a man-at-arms. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z As she was passing through the gate, a man-at-arms called out, "What, is that the Maid?" and added a coarse jest and an oath. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z "Who is there? and from whom?" asked the man-at-arms. 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 "The flood has reached the mill," said the Count of St. Paul, turning to the man-at-arms; "is there no danger of its being carried away, too?" Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z A rush of dark blood followed, and, with a loud cry of "St. George for England!" the old man-at-arms fell dead. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z In open and featureless ground, where the rifle and gun have full play, the trench is to the modern soldier very much what the breast-plate was to the man-at-arms, an absolute essential. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z Boiardo exalts the courage of the educated gentleman above the valor of a man-at-arms. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z The third man-at-arms still lingered, as if he expected the stern command he had received would be recalled; but the imperturbable chief glanced menacingly at him. 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 Men cultivate a thick skin—nature's buff-coat—in which, with little pain and small loss of blood, the modern man-at-arms rides cheerily through life's battle. The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z Seated by the roadside was a man-at-arms, who, sorely wounded in the shoulder, was endeavouring to divest himself of his hauberk in order to ease the pain. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Then, through the trees came a startled man-at-arms, who ran back and brought one other, a stately warrior in accouterments that shone like silver. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z No sentry paced the environs of the straggling encampment—no watchword challenged the tramp of the man-at-arms. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The man-at-arms turned quickly round, and departed gloomy and silent through the door, beside which he stood. 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 So fell a gallant man-at-arms, obscurely slain—ingloriously in a sense, yet dying in strict accordance with the principles which had actuated him through life. The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation 2011-02-06T03:01:00.547Z In a few moments the luckless man-at-arms was within the castle, surrounded by a crowd of rough sympathisers. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The great anxiety of the Republican man-at-arms in Spain is to turn his sword-bayonet into a sickle, and his rifle into a mattock. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z When properly supported by other arms, they proved themselves capable of meeting both the man-at-arms and the pikeman. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" I was myself at the sea-tower, two hours after midnight, the man-at-arms was dead, but the devil had carried off his murderer: that, they swore roundly, was the fact. 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 He was truly a man-at-arms worthy to follow at the heels of a valiant cavalier. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "A pest take the fog!" grumbled the old man-at-arms. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Gunpowder and cannon, a few years later, doomed the man-at-arms, and the rise of strong monarchies crowded out the feudal system. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 For the long journey through a rough country the poor girl, with no woman companion, could not retain her simple gown, but must be dressed as a man-at-arms. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) "No, comrade, he slew him in his bed; I know that better," answered the other man-at-arms. 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 "It must be as your honour says," muttered the man-at-arms. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico And, to the fletcher's terror, a burly man-at-arms came down a flight of steps at the side of the gate, and advanced towards him. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Five mounted knights attended the car, and a mounted man-at-arms bore Wat Tyler's head upon a dagger. Old and New London Volume I The man-at-arms had dropped his wineskin in surprise and was staring at what was happening to his comrade. The Barbarians For all that he is a very able fellow," continued the man-at-arms; "and since he got a dressing at Gr�nsund he hath learned to take off his hat to our king. 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 And comforting himself with this assurance, before Jacinto had yet vanished from the passage, the man-at-arms again slumbered on his mat. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "Never mind that: the tale will keep," interrupted the man-at-arms. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The man-at-arms in the days of Border-war was a more formidable obstacle to progress than a wilderness of spectres. Old Roads and New Roads There was a man-at-arms choked to death, by a stronger arm than Geoffrey's, and it was The Barbarian's woman who would be missing. The Barbarians I may face the man-at-arms, but I shudder at the assassin. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 The knight and the man-at-arms lay in a slumber not to be broken by the whispers of confession. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The heroism of the scholar and the truth-seeker is not less admirable than the heroism of the man-at-arms. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 1: On Popular Culture Already Squire George looked upon him as heir to the hall and its acres; even as slowly did Warrenton, the shrewd and faithful man-at-arms. Robin Hood In an instant they had him down and bound and prisoner, one man against a thousand; and they fastened him behind a man-at-arms, on the crupper, to take him into Sant' Angelo alive. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Simon went to the door, and saw no one in the corridor but a helmeted man-at-arms standing about ten paces away. The Saracen: The Holy War "Craving thy pardon, sir," said a grizzled man-at-arms, standing within earshot of the two officers, "I know how the galley can be held till the morrow." The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z I could claim to be one of the finest trovatores in all Italy, but if I did, you would rightfully ask why I have to make my living as a hired man-at-arms. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel The old man-at-arms fully intended to capture their quarry alone; feeling to be on his mettle, as it were. Robin Hood As he approached, a knight clad in full armour rode forward, preceded by a man-at-arms, and, bending low over his horse's neck, presented to him a parchment packet, sealed with the Royal Seal. Tales From Scottish Ballads He was about to reply when a man-at-arms entered and whispered to Ugolini. The Saracen: The Holy War "Haste thee, boy!" shouted old Dicky Wyatt, the grizzled man-at-arms. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z He was about to go and knock, pretending to be a man-at-arms with a message. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel This I send by the hand of Warrenton, my man-at-arms, who shall bear me your reply. Robin Hood In the first the Saint, clad in armour, is seated on the characteristic white horse, with a man-at-arms behind him, and divides his cloak with the nude beggar. Luca Signorelli Once a Scottish man-at-arms let her know that her dinner was made of a stolen calf, and she was very angry, wishing to strike that Scot. The Red True Story Book "Stand fast, if ye would see to-morrow's sun!" cried the old man-at-arms warningly. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Someone told the King that a strange man without a squire or even a man-at-arms was sitting before the Palace under an olive tree. The Book of Romance The reader therefore will not learn from me the feats of many a man-at-arms in these subjects. A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II For my Captain had his notion of rank and place, as a man-at-arms should have. Marjorie This was the instrument made for the man-at-arms to withstand the noble knight in the days of old. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play On his head he wore a flat cap of crimson velvet, his steel bascinet being carried by a squire; while a mounted man-at-arms bore his lance. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z "Surrender or die!" he demanded of the astonished man-at-arms. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Thou man-at-arms, hast thou heard him lay his bow over the strings?' The Sundering Flood Her mother had been carried off by a Burgundian man-at-arms, and none knew what had become of her. The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche And Child Life in Town and Country The man-at-arms sauntered through the forest, swaying a little as he walked. Millennium The man-at-arms departed, and, with his chosen comrades, crossed the river and followed the bank till they came as close to the galley as they could without leaving the firm ground. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The next several years of Pierre's life were spent in service as page to Ligny; after which the count made him a man-at-arms in his own company and a gentleman of his household. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds So the two of them went forth, and found the others ready over against them, the Knight of the Fish against Sir Godrick, and a very tall, stark man-at-arms against Osberne. The Sundering Flood One day a man-at-arms riding a jaded horse appeared at the palace gateway, and demanded to be led into the presence of the good knight Sir Amyle. The Red Romance Book Taking up the sword, he replaced it in its scabbard and swaggered through the forest, imitating the man-at-arms' song. Millennium Meanwhile Raymond had not forgotten the unfortunate man-at-arms who had been captured with him in the first attempt to seize the Count. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Hence he was sometimes not much inferior, as a combatant, to the mail-clad man-at-arms. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 The next day upwards of forty more came, and were so familiar, that a man-at-arms named Fernando Veloso begged permission to accompany them, and obtain more information about their country. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold "Good!" cried Hoffland, with the sonorous voice of a man-at-arms; "when ladies once determine to have their own way, it is nearly impossible to stop them; is it not, Mr. Denis?" The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 Two well-known seals of the Percies are charged with banners, and 241 in each case the banner-staff is held by a single Supporter: one of these figures is a man-at-arms, A.D. The Handbook to English Heraldry "Lie down, men; 'tis useless to return their fire!" commanded the man-at-arms. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z I mind me now, A right good man-at-arms, God pardon him! The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems At sunset that day a man-at-arms went forth from the gates of the castello with a white flag to the beleaguering lines, and demanded to be taken into the presence of the captain. A Child's Book of Saints "A bluff old man-at-arms ought to be forgiven for pausing in his wild career to kiss a pretty lass at the wayside!" he growled. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! “Go fetch me a stout carle,” he said to the foot-boy, who went forward and immediately returned with a strapping man-at-arms. Erling the Bold Behind him lay another man-at-arms, the blood welling from a gaping wound in his throat, while a fourth lay crushed—beyond recognition by a heavy tree-trunk that, falling across the path, effectually prevented a retreat. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z And every year he rides with a man-at-arms or two to stand beside the grave of Christopher, and to renew the vow which he made when his brother died. Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories Reprinted from The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset The device was that of a man-at-arms, with a gleaming battle-axe over his shoulder, or, as Ernest called it, the Squire. Ernest Bracebridge School Days He’s like an old-fashioned man-at-arms in his buff jerkin.” Off to the Wilds Being the Adventures of Two Brothers Their father’s elder brother had been a man-at-arms, having preferred a stirring life to the Forest, and had fought in the last surges of the Wars of the Roses. The Armourer's Prentices And, indeed, the Spaniards mourned the death of many a brave cavalier and stout man-at-arms. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure Then the man-at-arms asked humbly that he might ride forward and announce the new lord's coming; but Robert forbade him, and rode alone into the court. Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories Reprinted from The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset You said that there was not a man-at-arms in Sweden. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. I recognised the voices of the landlord and Capus, my man-at-arms. Orrain A Romance "Do you travel as a man-at-arms, or as a countryman, or a pedlar, or maybe as a priest, sir?" Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS The man-at-arms lorded it in France; the peasant endured. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Ranged round this fountain, in a circle, were twenty saddled steeds of the highest race, each held by a groom, and each attended by a man-at-arms. Tancred Or, The New Crusade They can look any man-at-arms in the face and say, "We also strove to win and gave the best that was in us to make our fleets and armies sure of their triumph!" Winning a Cause World War Stories Men spoke in whispers, and even when a man-at-arms passed, his step was as light as that of a monk. Orrain A Romance He will be a famous man-at-arms, when he attains his full age. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS A man-at-arms hurried to the duke's tent, and told him that the Swiss were coming, and that they had attacked the lines. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. One knight—ay, one man-at-arms—were enough for twenty such peasants.” The Literary World Seventh Reader But the whole eight were ex-soldiers, and one man-at-arms trained on the European model is worth ten of the Brazilian product. The Stowaway Girl He attempted to spring into his saddle, but he was surrounded, and a man-at-arms held the bridle of his horse. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII The innocent virgin is no longer at the mercy of the brutal Baron or licentious man-at-arms; but purity and innocence still need protectors. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry "That man-at-arms must be a stalwart fellow, indeed," said one, "to kill three Welshmen with nought but a quarterstaff." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower “He is the devil!” replied a veteran man-at-arms, bearing back from the blows of their sable antagonist. The Literary World Seventh Reader In the year 800 A. D. the Catholic Church, which took over the Roman supremacy to translate it into a spiritual empire, accepted a German Emperor, Charlemagne, as her man-at-arms. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View The stoical soldier, the impassible man-at-arms, overcome by fear and presentiments, had yielded, for a few minutes, to human weakness. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" But the younger son of Brawny Kim, master armourer of Carlinwark, was not the lad to take such an insult meekly, even from a man-at-arms riding on horseback. The Black Douglas My intention is that I and my man-at-arms will leave our horses here, and go forward on foot. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower But even a rough man-at-arms would be thrice shamed to hear a woman so traduced and not speak in her favor. Beatrix of Clare Whilst he was doing this he knew that the man-at-arms asked Culverhouse a question, to which the latter gave ready reply, and he heard the name of Trevlyn pass his lips. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot When those behind them tried to press forward with jeers, they turned with a frown and a significant jerk of the head in the direction of the man-at-arms. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Dr. H. Wood suggests a man-at-arms in another’s house. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem He is not one easily forgotten, for 'tis seldom one sees so stout a man-at-arms. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower For answer the squire drew dagger and the man-at-arms laid a heavy hand on Darby's shoulder. Beatrix of Clare Culverhouse spoke to a man-at-arms who appeared to be on duty there, and who had for some moments been regarding Cuthbert with close scrutiny, and had now drawn slowly near them. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot He turned toward the well, and his glance fell on the man-at-arms for the first time. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Sheathed in mail and armed, that face and bulky figure to some imaginations might have found its prototype in some huge, grim, war-worn "man-at-arms" of mediaeval times. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police He himself had not these accomplishments, and he was surprised at finding a man-at-arms so well endowed. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower One of them was a page of my lord's, a lad dressed all in purple with the pointed shoes of which I have written before, and the other the man-at-arms that had kept the door. The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary Among them the Countess’s eyes, as she rode by, a sturdy man-at-arms on either hand, caught and held one face. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France The man-at-arms winced, and often thereafter stood in abstracted contemplation of the distance. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Whereupon all the people in due order made provision of meat and fitted their oars to the rowlocks; and when night was come, every man-at-arms embarked upon the ships. Stories from the Greek Tragedians "Well, master, I never looked so high as to become an esquire; and would rather remain a simple man-at-arms, were it not that it will keep me near you." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The last Frankish man-at-arms at length fell; only the three foremost paladins remained of all the host. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees His war-horse, which was picketed beside him, like that of an ordinary man-at-arms, struck the King with his foot and hurt him in the side. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Once or twice he looked at the soldier, but showed no inclination to ask advice, even had the man-at-arms turned his way. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt The nearest man-at-arms immediately raised his spear and struck him with the butt. After London Or, Wild England Who ever heard of a battle where neither knight nor man-at-arms drew sword? Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The King's man-at-arms dumps him down in the King's chair! Clementina Foremost amongst them the old man recognised his son Ordgar; his arms were bound, and a cord attached to the thongs which confined them, held by a man-at-arms. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune They are of no nationality, and can pass free where a man-at-arms would be closely watched and hindered. The Boy Knight The issue of the greatest battle often hung on the conduct of a single leader, or even a single man-at-arms. After London Or, Wild England No, he had been a man-at-arms, of George of Dunbar--at least, so I understood--and when the earl fled, and Douglas took possession of Dunbar, he lost his living. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Even the blackest of them all, the crow, Renders good service as your man-at-arms, Crushing the beetle in his coat-of-mail, And crying havoc on the slug and snail. Voices for the Speechless "Friends are scarce in the desert," said an aged man-at-arms, the Nestor of the expedition; "permit us to arm, my lord." The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune We were soon out on the darksome, unguarded road, and after that I steered chiefly by the lights of the palace behind me, Dessauer saying no word, but riding like a man-at-arms close behind me. Red Axe Travel and heat-soiled, sunburnt, gray, and ragged, armour rusted, leathern garment stained, the rugged figure came forward, footsore and lame, for he had given up his horse to an exhausted man-at-arms. More Bywords And do I go as a man-at-arms, Master Oswald? Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Again I met Max with a man-at-arms in the passageway outside my cell door, and we all went up the steps together. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy The word was given, and each man-at-arms hastened to his steed; the archers--footmen--adjusted their bows, when a troop of wild horsemen, approaching with the speed of the wind, became visible. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune I heard the soft hiss of the man-at-arms blowing up his match, and I waited for the crash and the little heap of flame from the touch. Red Axe Count Charles himself was so closely pressed that a French man-at-arms laid his hand on him, saying, "Yield you, my lord; I know you well; let not yourself be slain." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 The monk is a good teacher," Oswald laughed; "but he would have made a better man-at-arms than he will ever make a monk. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Then he put the cricket into a little iron box together with a rose, and gave the box to a man-at-arms, saying: "Ride to Lapo Cercamorte and deliver this into his hands." O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 He was a champion man-at-arms, a fine boxer, and a younger, stronger man, I should merely experience humiliation and defeat. Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life But being no more than a boy, I was stricken to silence by the hand of a man-at-arms. Red Axe A man-at-arms, who met her on her way, thought her pretty, and with an impious oath expressed a coarse sentiment. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 It was a quick thought, to throw himself and the fellow who held him off the horse; though it would not have availed him, much, had not this stout man-at-arms been at hand. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower As they came up the slow hill, Nick sighed, for the long-legged man-at-arms walked fast. Master Skylark Worse men, it may be better, are afloat, I shall still prove an average man-at-arms. Theocritus, translated into English Verse Let me be a soldier and a man-at-arms, my father. Red Axe She was supplied with a horse, a coat of mail, a lance, a sword, the complete equipment, indeed, of a man-at-arms; and a king's messenger and an archer formed her train. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 His face is too well known for him to pass as a man-at-arms, without being recognized by half the garrison. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower So Nick rode home upon the back of the Earl of Arundel's man-at-arms; and that, too, seemed a dream like all the rest. Master Skylark I give you this to buy two horses for this brave man-at-arms, for he has not enough beard to handle money himself. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach At the side of each stall hung the weapons of offence and defence of a man-at-arms, as bright as constant attention could make them, together with the buff-coat which formed the trooper's under garment. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 370, May 16, 1829 A man-at-arms came and told the duke, who would not believe it, and dismissed the messenger with a coarse insult, but hurried, nevertheless, to the point of attack. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 The Lord Abbot would well object to one of his monks turning into a swaggering man-at-arms, at his very door. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower I had feared that in gaining our debonair young man-at-arms we had lost our soft-spoken clerk. The White Company Thus, when we find a company of men-at-arms spoken of, it means for each "lance garnie," or man-at-arms, really six fighting men on horseback. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach The man-at-arms a golden ring Boasts as the present of his king; At the king's table sits the guest, By the king's bounty richly drest. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Presently, the man-at-arms found what he sought, and, after tugging with ever diminishing strength, he felt the blade slip from its sheath. The Outlaw of Torn I am no longer a monk, but a man-at-arms; and as I am not proud of my doings as a monk, I have given up the title, as I have given up the garb. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "You say sooth," said Johnston, turning his seamed and grizzled face upon the man-at-arms. The White Company He worked himself as hard as any day labourer to encourage the others, and there was never a man-at-arms or a foot-soldier who did not eagerly follow his example. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach Therewith came in the man-at-arms to tell him that the horse was come; but stared wild when he saw the dead man on the ground. Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair He was a man-at-arms, and at his side hung a sword. The Outlaw of Torn He is a valiant man-at-arms, and the abbot's contingent would be of small value, without him. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower By the rood!" cried the fierce man-at-arms, "I will see the color of their blood ere I turn my mare's head for the mountains. The White Company The Spaniards certainly carried out their usual tactics of constantly taking aim at the horses of the French riders, for they have a proverb which says: "When the horse is dead the man-at-arms is lost." Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach Then spake the King and said: "Thou man, since thy face is hidden, this trusty man-at-arms shall stand by thee while we talk together." Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair He came into the guard-chamber and found the walls thereof all hung with armour and weapons, clean and in good order, though there was never a man-at-arms there, nor any soul except the old woman. The Well at the World's End: a tale I have been a monk all my life, though now a man-at-arms. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower A man-at-arms on either side of the doorway were the sole protectors of the royal dwelling. The White Company The Good Knight pursued, crying out to him: "Turn, man-at-arms, it would be a shame to die while running away." Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach Their father’s elder brother had been a man-at-arms, having preferred a stirring life to the Forest, and had fought in the last surges of the Wars of the Roses. The Armourer's Prentices "That is but right," said the captain; "but Sir Ralph, I bid thee take the word of an old man-at-arms for it, that she slew him not; neither she, nor any other woman." The Well at the World's End: a tale On these excursions Roger and another man-at-arms always rode with him, for it would not have been becoming for a squire, and messenger of Hotspur, to ride without such escort. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "Why, it is old Sam Aylward of the White Company!" shouted the man-at-arms. The White Company My lord," was the reply, "this is a man-at-arms whom I have come to present to you for your service if you will be pleased to accept him. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach I have a mind to ride straight back to Havant, to show them how stout a man-at-arms hath been reared amongst them.' Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 Ralph, my son, since ye have lost one man-at-arms, and have gotten but this golden angel in his stead, I may better that. The Well at the World's End: a tale I like not the thought that you should become a man-at-arms; and yet methinks that it is no more dangerous than that of a householder on the fells. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "Since you ask me," said the man-at-arms, "I would take it kindly if you could spare a link or two of the chain which hangs round your neck." The White Company Bayard had to appear first in the lists, and against him rode forth a neighbour of his in Dauphin�, by name Tartarin, a powerful man-at-arms. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach As his escort trooped after him, the great German man-at-arms separated from them and turned back to us. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 I suppose that thou wilt take thy servant Bull Shockhead with thee, for he is a stout man-at-arms, and I deem him trusty, though he be a wild man. The Well at the World's End: a tale He carried his head erect, and looked more like a man-at-arms, in disguise, than a monk. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "Hast surely never seen a man-at-arms, that thou shouldst stare so?" The White Company The Good Knight rode straight at him, held his sword at the man's throat and cried: "Yield, man-at-arms, or you are dead." Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms' superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 Look you, man-at-arms, I warn thee that I trust thee not, and deem that thou liest. The Well at the World's End: a tale He has not summoned me to join his banner; nay, more, has strictly ordered me not to send a man-at-arms to join him. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower He was a very valiant man, but at the battle of Brignais he was spitted through the body by a Hainault man-at-arms. The White Company He who has hitherto furnished one man-at-arms, will equip two; he who has led twenty knights, will bring forty. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Either he is the retainer of some khan—the man-at-arms of some feudal baron as it were—or he is a unit in the armed force of his village—the burgher of mediaeval history. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War She stood up on her feet, and the old man-at-arms reached out his hand to her, and she took it and came her ways up the stair, but found herself but feeble. The Water of the Wondrous Isles Happily, none but my follower here, who was then but a man-at-arms, and I a squire, knew of it; and to this moment I have spoken of it to no one. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower My God! it is a man-at-arms, and they pluck him limb from limb like hounds on a wolf. The White Company He had lured his Normans across the channel with hopes of rich plunder in England, and knight and squire, man-at-arms and archer, were eager for their reward. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Then as he stood considering this matter, a man-at-arms came hurrying. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice But now the said Hugh heard men going, and he opened his eyes, and saw Atra and a man-at-arms with her; and he cried out: Hah, what is this now, sister? a rescue? The Water of the Wondrous Isles Of a truth you have made a most excellent man-at-arms, and 'tis equally certain that you were an exceedingly bad monk. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "This is a perilous man," whispered an English man-at-arms, plucking at Aylward's sleeve. The White Company He is growing into a mighty man-at-arms, and well-nigh broke the skull as well as the casque of the captain and teacher of my house carls. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest The nurse was holding a most absorbing conversation with the man-at-arms, who should, instead, have been pacing up and down the terrace while she should have been watching her charge. The Strong Arm SHE: Yet have I heard Duke Jocelyn was a mighty man-at-arms and, though youthful, sober-minded, full of cares of state and kept no Fool at court. The Geste of Duke Jocelyn "I am going to beg Cardinal Corrado to have compassion on me," he answered, subtly mocking, and on that he swung down from his horse, and tossed the reins to a man-at-arms. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series "Why else are we mewed up here in the castle?" demanded the man-at-arms. A Boy's Ride "Not at all, Wulf; it is well that a man should have at his side one in whom he can altogether trust, be he of gentle blood or simple man-at-arms." Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest He was always greatly delighted with that Scotch man-at-arms in Quentin Durward, who twists off an inch or two of his gold chain to treat a friend and pay for a bottle. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family A poor man-at-arms in rusty mail may yet be true man and a fool, for all his motley, wise. The Geste of Duke Jocelyn “Master Squire,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?” Grisly Grisell He was trying hard to conceal the sudden aversion he had to the man-at-arms, the sudden desire he felt to look him scornfully in the face, and then turn on his heel and leave him. A Boy's Ride The man-at-arms crowned would be in keeping with her most secret dreams. If I May He began life as a kind of editor of which he was one of the last specimens, and which will shortly be totally extinct—the editor who fought as the man-at-arms of the party. Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 Yes; but it is a slight thing, and your worship knoweth that the poor man-at-arms—" "Peace! The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1. The great Dutch Whitburn man-at-arms had come in full of the wonderful story. Grisly Grisell Meanwhile the man-at-arms stole questioning glances at him. A Boy's Ride These are the things of which I think when I push my king’s man-at-arms two leagues forward. If I May Nor lowly the device upon his shield: A man-at-arms is on a ladder seen Scaling the wall of a beleaguered town, And underneath the vaunting legend dares Ares himself to beat back the assault. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles At each side of the gilded gate stood a living statue—that is to say, an erect and stately and motionless man-at-arms, clad from head to heel in shining steel armour. The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1. You cannot make a good monk out of a man who longs to be a man-at-arms, nor a warrior of a weakling who longs for the shelter of a cloister. A March on London "And he will put him to death?" asked the man-at-arms. A Boy's Ride But if she were a waiting-maid in love with the king’s own man-at-arms, then it would be natural that she should set no limit to her ambitions for him. If I May The captain stooped, lit two touchfires at the lantern standing in readiness, gave one to a man-at-arms, and went with the other to a cannon. At Agincourt The few peaceable inhabitants of that warlike valley, and also many a wounded man-at-arms, sought "Old Honesty" and his wise mate for what we now call "kitchen remedies." The Tragedies of the Medici A good monk is as worthy of admiration as a good man-at-arms. A March on London "I go with thee," said the second man-at-arms, springing from the ground. A Boy's Ride On a war breaking out between Portugal and Castile, he returned into his native country, where he got into the household of King Alphonso, who made him a man-at-arms. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The archer and two others went first, and he took his stand on the top of the chests in readiness to cover the retreat of the fourth man-at-arms and myself. At Agincourt Mere Public Schools boxing and fencing champion, and best man-at-arms at Sandhurst, with a score or so of pots for running, jumping, sculling, swimming, shooting, boxing, fencing, steeple-chasing and so forth. Snake and Sword A Novel I think now that it were well you should each take a man-at-arms with you—a knight should not ride unattended. A March on London Now, whatever Humphrey lacked, it was not curiosity; and he was speedily beside the man-at-arms, who impatiently, in his heart, wished him elsewhere. A Boy's Ride Beware most of all when he charms As a child: for the more he runs naked, the more he's a strong man-at-arms. The Vigil of Venus and Other Poems by "Q" "I should not care to wander about in this district after nightfall, Robert," Guy said to the man-at-arms, who kept close to his elbow. At Agincourt The man-at-arms was riveted into plates of steel of sufficient thickness to turn a musket-ball. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 It may not be for long, for 'tis like that I shall be going to the wars soon, and when I do so I will take you with me as my man-at-arms. A March on London "And all to balk thee!" said the big man-at-arms, regarding with scarce concealed contempt the little strutting spy. A Boy's Ride At Padua he procured the harness of a man-at-arms of the period, and recruited a company of condottieri— mercenary soldiers of every nationality. The Prince of India — Volume 02 But I fear that unless he changes greatly he is cut out rather for a monk than a man-at-arms. At Agincourt As he sat there, a man-at-arms entered the hall. The Man Upstairs and Other Stories He will cost you naught but his food while he is here, and he will ride with me as my man-at-arms if I go abroad. A March on London The man-at-arms now rose from the ground where he had thrown himself and mounted his horse. A Boy's Ride He is said to have tried various trades, among others those of man-at-arms in the mercenary troop of an Italian nobleman, wool-merchant and usurer at Antwerp, usurer and petty attorney in England. England under the Tudors One person in particular caught De Walton's eye, as having the air of a redoubted man-at-arms, although it seemed as if fortune had not of late smiled upon his enterprises. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 "Thy speech rings like metal," said the Regent, "and I pardon the sharpness of it for the truth.—Thou knowest, then, what belongs to the duty of a man-at-arms?" The Abbot I have taken on a stout fellow, who will follow me to the wars as a man-at-arms. A March on London "There lieth one of them," said a man-at-arms, "but I see not the other." A Boy's Ride If they were to see me in company of a man-at-arms they would deem that I was bringing the foe upon them, and would flee, or mayhappen would fall upon us. The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale It was an easy matter for the Englishman to waylay and intercept the returning man-at-arms of this castle of cosmopolitan beauty. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story "Follow me," said a knight, or man-at-arms, well mounted, and attired completely in black armour, but having the visor of his helmet closed, and bearing no crest on his helmet, or device upon his shield. The Abbot I will simply say to her that you have got a man-at-arms to go with you to the wars, and that until you leave he is to remain here in the house. A March on London He that would crush the Archdeacon of Norwich with a cope of lead will have no mercy on a man-at-arms that thwarted him. A Boy's Ride Therefore, I say, send we no man to Rose-dale, and leave we no able man-at-arms behind in the Burg, so that we have with us every blade that may be gathered.’ The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale The troubadour borrowed a dagger from a man-at-arms, made one or two slashes at the ornate crust of the pie—and out flew four live pigeons. Masters of the Guild At the head of the soldiers marched a dapper gentleman, courtier-soldier or soldier-courtier, a thing of silk and steel, half dandy, half man-at-arms, exquisitely attired and flagrantly aware of his own attractions. If I Were King "The stout man-at-arms is my own retainer, and I prythee, sir knight, suffer him to remain with us." A March on London That rogue had the bearing of a man-at-arms, far more than of a mere herd. The Herd Boy and His Hermit Face-of-god was sundered from his kindred, and went along with Folk-might in the forefront of the Host, while his father the Alderman went as a simple man-at-arms with his House in the rearward. The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale "That is one for you, Archie," Wallace said, as he cut down a man-at-arms. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce Morel de la Durantaye, the man-at-arms, well born and bred, took his seigneurial rank as a matter of course, and his duties without much seriousness. The Seigneurs of Old Canada : A Chronicle of New World Feudalism I pray you, then, to surrender, on promise of good treatment and fair terms of ransom to you, to the knight at your feet, and to this stout man-at-arms. A March on London "I did but get my palm scored in hindering a villainous man-at-arms from slaying the poor lady." Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland In the eleventh century they wrung the heart of every man-at-arms in Europe, whose school was the field of battle and the hand-to-hand fight. Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres With the loss of only one man-at-arms, the Lances of Lynwood had taken several prisoners. The Lances of Lynwood Ay, marry, was I, and a goodly land it is; but I saw many a good man-at-arms perish miserably in a marsh, who might have been the saving of the Holy City. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade "I should like to have my man-at-arms brought here also, Sir Robert," Edgar said. A March on London "My ancestor killed a fellow who was sneaking behind him, but the next moment a man-at-arms prepared a thrust at his majesty, who had his hands full with three assailants." Christie Johnstone Supply the fleche, and the meaning of the tower cannot be mistaken; it is as military as the "Chanson de Roland"; it is the man-at-arms himself, mounted and ready for battle, spear in rest. Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres "Well, speak on," said Oliver, to whom the death of a man-at-arms was a matter of slight importance. The Lances of Lynwood Had they had a man-at-arms among them, they would have known that mine were not the wounds of a dead but of a living man. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade "It is I, sure enough, and with me is Sir Albert De Courcy and my brave man-at-arms." A March on London After him came six heavily-laden carts, each drawn by a pair of bullocks, and the rear of the procession was brought up by a flock of a dozen bleating sheep, herded by a blasphemant man-at-arms. Love-at-Arms No doubt the fleche is wanting at Coutances, but you can supply it in imagination from the two fleches of the western tower, which are as simple and severe as the spear of a man-at-arms. Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres "In my day, Master d'Aubricour, it was not the custom for a brave man-at-arms to look to being unhorsed; but times are changed." The Lances of Lynwood We have seen him issuing an edict that every house in the Romagna should furnish him one man-at-arms to serve him when necessary. The Life of Cesare Borgia Again, it is probable that neither he nor your man-at-arms would have been able to cross those half-frozen ditches, had you not first broken the ice for them and then dragged them over. A March on London This rose yet higher, and left them cold and speechless, when into the chamber stepped the Count of Aquila with a man-at-arms on either side of him, marking him a prisoner. Love-at-Arms Quoth he, "By my faith, I will not send one man-at-arms against them, but will go forth to them alone by myself and strew their heads under the horses' hooves!" The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 "You surely have some Esquire or man-at-arms who can supply your own want of experience." The Lances of Lynwood I should be glad, count," Walter said, "if you will suffer me to take with me as companion in my captivity this man-at-arms. St. George for England A man-at-arms lounged out of the guardhouse to inquire our business. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza It would never have sorted with my inclinations to have turned man-at-arms. The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro "I was a man-at-arms in the service of the Baron," was the answer, in an odd, muffled tone. The Dove in the Eagle's Nest The man-at-arms is come, all heat and dust, on the poor drooping, jaded steed—and he said, the Knight would be slain, and the Castle taken, unless you would send him relief. The Lances of Lynwood Trust me, if his tastes lie that way we will between us turn him out a rare man-at-arms. St. George for England Then a ringing voice—that commanding voice that was my father's—spoke to Falcone, the man-at-arms who attended him and who ever acted as his equerry. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza The Governor of Cesena straightened himself from his task, pulled the pike from the flames, and restored it to the man-at-arms. The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro And Christina dismissed the man-at-arms gruff and sullen, and herself retired ill at ease between fears of, and for, the unwelcome guest whose strange powers of fascination had rendered her, in his absence, doubly distrustful. The Dove in the Eagle's Nest "Did not one of you boys say somewhat of a man-at-arms?" The Lances of Lynwood Thus Eleanor proceeded to tell her sister what—since the adventure of the goose—had gone far beyond a guess as to the tall, red-haired young man-at-arms who had ridden close behind David Drummond. Two Penniless Princesses That the old man-at-arms should have exerted a strong attraction upon my young mind, you will readily understand. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza "Nay, this is madness," said the blunt man-at-arms. Sir Nigel The stoical soldier, the impassive man-at-arms, overcome by fear and sad presentiments, had yielded, for a few moments, to human weakness. The Man in the Iron Mask The old man-at-arms was closely questioned all the evening respecting the state of the court, but he could give little information. The Lances of Lynwood A night's rest greatly restored George, and equipments had been brought for him, which made him no longer appear only the man-at-arms, but the gallant young nobleman, though not yet entitled to the Golden Spurs. Two Penniless Princesses He halted before me, and gave me a stiff and unfriendly salute; then he bade the man-at-arms to hold my stirrup. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza The new-comers soon had a chance of seeing to what lengths they would go, for in the roadway near to Caulnes they came upon an English man-at-arms who had been waylaid and slain by them. Sir Nigel A fellow rudely clad—a hybrid between man-at-arms and lackey—lounged on a musket to confront them in the gateway. Saint Martin's Summer The hours which a citizen could spare from his ordinary employments, though by no means sufficient to familiarise him with the exercise of a man-at-arms, might render him an useful foot-soldier. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 She was Burgundian, but her home having been harried in the wars, her husband had taken service as a man-at-arms with the Baron of Balchenburg, she herself becoming the bower-woman of the Baroness, now dead. Two Penniless Princesses The herald wound a challenge; and it was answered from the postern by a man-at-arms, whereupon the herald delivered his message. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza There was not an archer nor a man-at-arms who did not bear a great bundle of spoil upon his back, and Knolles frowned darkly as he looked upon them. Sir Nigel "A halberdier," said I. "That was an ancient man-at-arms of many hundred years ago." Roads of Destiny But nothing short of the daily exercise of years could train the man-at-arms to support his ponderous panoply, and manage his unwieldy weapon. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 On that bridge a man-at-arms spoke to thee shameful words, blaspheming the holy name of God. A Monk of Fife Here the Captain sunk back in an exhausted condition, altogether unable to resist the sense of the ludicrous which, as a modern man-at-arms, he connected with the idea of these ancient weapons of war. A Legend of Montrose Beside him, a strange contrast, stood his Squire, Croquart, a German, whose name and fame as a man-at-arms were widespread, though like Robert Knolles himself he had begun as a humble page. Sir Nigel Sometimes,' says he, 'the man-at-arms at the door has saved the castle while the plumed knights were cake-walking in the banquet-halls above.' Roads of Destiny "What say you to the gallant Marquis of Montserrat, so wise, so elegant, such a good man-at-arms?" The Talisman “This is a brave man-at-arms, and a loyal.” A Monk of Fife But not a wooden-headed man-at-arms but looked down upon him. Paul Kelver, a Novel When they were close to the King, the man-at-arms plucked a torch from its socket and held it to his own face. Sir Nigel The envoys said that Gunther had full many a valiant man-at-arms and among them they saw a warrior stand, whose name was Siegfried, a hero from Netherland. The Nibelungenlied Methinks a woman of this valiant spirit Should, if a coward hear her speak these words, Infuse his breast with magnanimity And make him naked foil a man-at-arms. King Henry VI, Part 3 I will go with you, and the gladdest lad in France to be going, but I will go in my own proper guise as a man-at-arms. A Monk of Fife Draw forth thy sword, thou mighty man-at-arms, Intending but to raze my charmed skin, And Jove himself will stretch his hand from heaven To ward the blow, and shield me safe from harm. Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 But the gentle voice and soft touch of the Lady Mary had changed suddenly to the harsh accents and rough grip of Black Simon, the fierce Norfolk man-at-arms. Sir Nigel Shields and saddles, and all the garments that they would take with them to Etzel's land, were now full ready for many a brave man-at-arms. The Nibelungenlied But as he made ready for bed he heard, from a corner of the chamber, a clear voice saying, “Go forth and cut down the Scots man-at-arms who was hanged, for he yet lives.” A Monk of Fife Thou art my man-at-arms and must obey thy captain. A Monk of Fife It was a man-at-arms of the basest sort, who, lurching with his shoulder against my door, came in, and said that he and his fellows waited my pleasure. A Monk of Fife "And you are a man-at-arms!" she cried, laughing in bitter scorn. Sir Nigel But he stood like the statue of a man-at-arms, and from the bastille of the Burgundians the arrows rained around him, who always watched, and was still. A Monk of Fife First, there was the man-at-arms who had kissed me in the guard-room. A Monk of Fife “O faint-spirited man-at-arms!” cried Charlotte, blushing, and laughing as if some exquisite jest were abroad. A Monk of Fife The first man-at-arms whom I met I hailed, bidding him lead me straight to Sir Thomas Grey of Falloden. A Monk of Fife Once only, as he entered Farnham, an old broken man-at-arms ran out in his rags and clutched at his horse as a dog gambols round his master. Sir Nigel A man-at-arms has little to make with such fancies, and well I wot that Randal Rutherford troubled himself therewith in no manner. A Monk of Fife But he waxes very fat for a man-at-arms, and is fond of women, and wine, and of his ease. A Monk of Fife Thereon the voice, twice and thrice, spoke aloud, none save the curé being present, and said, “Go forth and cut down the Scots man-at-arms who was hanged, for he yet lives.” A Monk of Fife I made no more ado, but coming in stealthily, I caught her boldly about the body, saying— “Yield you, rescue or no rescue, and strive not against me, lest you slay a wounded man-at-arms.” A Monk of Fife With the assured air of a man who knows exactly where he is and whither he is going, the man-at-arms began to clamber up a narrow fern-lined cleft among the rocks. Sir Nigel Finding her in this mood, I also withdrew within myself, and was both proud and sorely unhappy, longing more than ever to take my own part in the world as a man-at-arms. A Monk of Fife But as touching his fortunes, Thomas Scott could tell me neither good nor bad, though he knew Robin, and gave him a good name for a stout man-at-arms. A Monk of Fife |
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