| 单词 | rapier |
| 例句 | He had a surprisingly compelling speaking voice for so small a man, an instrument that he wielded like a rapier when he addressed large crowds in person or spoke on the radio. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As he came closer Fremantle observed with alarm that the man was spotlessly groomed; even his mustache was waxed, the ends slim and sharp like wiggly rapiers. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as suddenly, Mr. Armin's rapier left his side and came to low ward before him. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Sharp as a rapier is this lady’s wit.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z A bulge under the left side of his cloak hinted at some concealed object—a rapier, I guessed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She found herself torn between the hunting daggers and a lovely rapier with an ornate bell-guard. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They were faces, as I recall, with tongues out or rapiers thrust through the heads. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He shifted Nick's rapier, which he had somehow retained through our ducking in the river, and strode off. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Two men sprang to their feet, their hands reaching for their rapiers, but a third man stepped between them. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Nick was armed with a real rapier, now—blunted, of course. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I would not be your equal with pistols’ and Bon: ‘Nor with knives or rapiers too?’ and the lawyer, smooth and easy: ‘Nor knives or rapiers too.’ Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z He thrust the signed paper into the wallet at his belt, revealing for an instant the ornate handle of his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I had just finished strapping on my blood bag and rapier and dressing myself and was about to step from the tiring-room, when the rear door of the theatre opened and Nick stepped inside. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The man's rapier took flight and came to earth in the water of the ditch. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She gasped as her spine collided with marble, the rapier flying from her hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Bill Sikes—a name like a rapier—a real villain with nothing to dilute the evil of him, not even Nancy’s love. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z We worked frequently with blunted rapiers and protective plates. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He peevishly flung down the rapier and stalked off. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Falconer dropped his horse's rein and pulled his cloak aside to reveal the hilt of his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He reached up and pulled a rapier from the fourth wall—the one with the older-looking weapons. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The grounds came to life with teeming swarms of Guerrilla Shrews armed to the teeth with rapiers, cudgels and slings. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He sighed, and put the rapier back in what Citra realized was a place of honor. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Jody stood overwhelmed by the thing in Gitano’s hand, a lean and lovely rapier with a golden basket hilt. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Eager to try, she snapped a stick off a snow-laden bush, trimmed all the side shoots off, and swished it from side to side like a rapier. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She practically threw the rapier into place, and drew the hunting knives without hesitation. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The hand that had held the purse an instant before now grasped his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z His hand went to his rapier, and he drew it from its hanger in one swift motion. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z It knocked the student's rapier from his hand and struck him on the shoulder. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z It starts out small and thin, like a rapier’s blade, but I push more of the splendor into it, until I’m holding what looks like a massive broadsword. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He waded into the ditch and fished out his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “You’ll be sweating when I skin you alive and squish your eyeballs beneath my feet,” she muttered, picking up the rapier. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His cleverness, over time, has sharpened into a rapier wit. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The student's hand went to the hilt of his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The stranger stepped forward and reached under his cloak—for the rapier, I feared. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Without replying, Falconer thrust his rapier into its hanger and turned away. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Falconer whirled about, his rapier already sweeping free of its hanger. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z MacGregor's account of a rapier and a dagger found on the Bankside foreshore is equally vivid about the machismo of some young male theatregoers, and some thesps too. Shakespeare's Restless World by Neil MacGregor - review 2012-11-23T22:55:02Z This time around, it was fencing, as white-clad figures with their upstanding rapiers opened the show in a fencing club filled with trophies. Special Report: Fashion: The Sporting Life 2011-06-20T11:43:45Z Dynasty Warriors 7 Koei It's empowering on the lower difficulties, allowing you to easily slice through swathes of enemies with swords, rapiers and axes, but harder levels require a more tactical approach to conflict. Dynasty Warriors 7 ? review 2011-04-02T23:08:14Z Accordingly, he brings out the stand-up artist in Cyrano, a man who brandishes one-liners as if they were rapiers. Review: A Nose by Any Other Name in a Hudson Valley ‘Cyrano’ 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Vuillermoz, 47, a lean, athletic man with piercing eyes, looks as if he could wield a mean rapier, as indeed he does when he plays Cyrano de Bergerac on stage. Cloying Royals Scheme for Greater Glory 2010-05-19T13:38:00Z Mr. Grigorovich’s pure-dance methods mean that there are no real sword fights; rapiers are flourished in the air like gestures, but not used. Dance Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by the Bolshoi Ballet 2013-06-04T21:55:08Z An arrangement of earth and skulls – clustered in threes – borders the wooden floorboards of an old-fashioned gymnasium, where fencing rapiers hang ready for use. Hamlet – review 2013-03-31T00:05:19Z The object is to make those fights look dangerous, without endangering the swashbuckling performers who brandish the swords and rapiers. Nuns, swordplay in theater offerings | Bumbershoot 2013 2013-08-29T05:26:24Z Excavation of a site at Cape Creek on Hatteras Island began in 1995, netting a copper signet ring and a rusted rapier, among other tantalizing artifacts. ‘The Secret Token’ Review: America’s First Unsolved Mystery 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Ultimately “Hater” wields a rapier no sharper than its inspiration’s, but its lurid overstatement nicely twists the blade. | 'Hater': An Updated ?Misanthrope? at the Ohio Theater 2010-07-22T22:11:00Z Well here it is: a rapier with a long Toledo blade and an exquisitely beautiful French hilt. Shakespeare: Staging the World – review 2012-07-19T13:14:31Z Here and there, all the same, Barnes’s rapier wit flashes and glitters. He’s 19. She’s 48 and Married. When They Play Doubles Tennis, It’s a Match. 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Flynn’s combination of rapier dexterity and rapier wit is the main attraction here, giving the film a lightness and joy that is supported by studio artistry, like a climactic sword fight staged heavily in silhouette. 9 Great Olivia de Havilland Movies to Stream 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z Which is to say: comfort clothing for the rapier wit. Power Dressing Gets a New Look 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z It’s an episode packed with action sequences, but just as you’d expect in a show inspired by Elmore Leonard, the best scene is heavy with rapier dialogue. 'Justified's' 'Burned' episode: How my pizza party started a gang war 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z As a youth, he lost his left leg to cancer and he moves with difficulty, on a prosthetic limb, aided by a cane that contains a “razor-sharp, two-and-a-half-foot rapier.” Caleb Carr’s ‘Surrender, New York’ echoes ‘The Alienist’ in theme if not setting 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z “Joey has such a rapier wit, he completely dominated the audience.” Scene City: Finally, a Chance to Dress Up Again 2010-10-07T16:39:00Z Silver slashes and chevrons flutter through the air around her rapier. Images that preserve the triumph, heartbreak and thrill of athletic competition 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z I’m not digging up these skeletons because I’m under the impression that Erick Erickson is known for his rapier wit and am trying to set the record straight. The war to be clown-king of the GOP circus: Erick Erickson’s spat with Donald Trump exposes the conservative movement 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z This is a persistent conceit in the literature of power, one that Larraín, wielding his camera like a rapier and Jonny Greenwood’s lacerating score like a stiletto, leaves in tatters. ‘Spencer’ Review: Prisoner of the House of Windsor 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Obligatorily, a disembodied voice from the crowd yelled out the famous "It's just a flesh wound!" line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail when the sheriff slashed at Robin Hood's arm with his rapier. New Yorkers take ye olde trip uptown for annual Medieval festival 2012-10-01T14:24:54Z The September draft flaunted her practiced style, a rapier wit with a bedazzled handle, and included a few callbacks for dedicated fans, like a riff on Julia’s “the lights went out in Georgia” speech. Onstage, ‘Designing Women’ Sheds the Shoulder Pads, Not Its Politics 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z He confronts his own shortcomings yet won't give up, establishing community with likeminded individuals and tackling existential questions with rapier wit. Lollapalooza Day 3: Rain, more rain, and a Foo Fighters finale 2011-08-08T05:32:00Z When I was young I was trained in stage fighting and rapier and dagger, for several years. I’m More Like Plutarch than Katniss: A Conversation with Suzanne Collins and Francis Lawrence 2013-11-21T10:45:04Z Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years, shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government. Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z But only after their rapier hosts punctured them twice in the opening 16 minutes with two goals of ruthless simplicity by Giovanni Simeone. Rangers facing Champions League ignominy 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Lydia Millet’s most recent novel was a polished rapier called “A Children’s Bible.” Review | In ‘Dinosaurs,’ Lydia Millet mourns the burdens a rich man bears 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The line between realism and fable is sometimes rapier thin, especially in the family tales that inspired Diana Abu-Jaber’s eighth book, “Fencing with the King.” Review | In ‘Fencing with the King,’ a search for family truths puts a woman at odds with her powerful uncle 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Relentless forward surges, rapier thrusts out wide, drum-tight defence and a set of proven replacements ready to slot in on the touchline. England face being shown up by France 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Today, though, the weapons are not rapiers or even the switchblades of the gang fights of the 1950s. Seattle’s gun-violence epidemic 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Best of all, Baldessari’s question slices and dices received wisdom with rapier wit. What would Baldessari do? A good question for the end of a terrible year 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z However, before that, Sajak again complimented him on his “rapier wit” before concluding the show by noting that he’s apparently, “very good at fencing jokes.” 'Wheel of Fortune' viewers laugh after Pat Sajak gives contestant a stern look over a pun 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z Osaka’s poise returned in a rush, her racket now a rapier rather than a liability. Naomi Osaka fights back to sink Victoria Azarenka and win US Open 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z They start singing, unleash rapier wit; it is as if everyone has walked out, walked back in and started the night again. Cheese and quizzes: my simple secrets for the perfect dinner party 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z In “On the End of the Phone,” the poet seems to concede as much, contrasting her “rapier voice . . . hundred words a minute, piercing and thrilling” with his own “sidestepping and obliquities.” Marriage, Betrayal, and the Letters Behind “The Dolphin” 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Yet millions of young people have begun to understand the stakes, their fears given voice by that young lady from Sweden, with her moral intelligence and her capacity to wield the truth like a rapier. Opinion | Fire, Floods and Power Outages: Our Climate Future Has Arrived 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z Will the public support a more in-depth inquiry into the shenanigans of Mr. Kristof and his like-minded colleagues with their rapier keystrokes hatched in collaboration with left-wing regimes? Opinion | Mr. President, a Few Questions 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z They might be conducted “with rapiers or short swords in hot or barely cooling blood, sometimes with seconds drawn and fighting, and shading away into assassination and armed robbery.” The Invention of Money 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z The world saw that in his columns, where a marvelous turn of phrase was waiting in every edition — along with a rapier aimed at the target of the day. Remembering Wes Pruden: The mystique and the hat 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z These give an insight into the physical and mental anxieties of Shakespearean England - whether being "thrust with a rapier in his privy parts" or suffering from being "mopish" or "melancholy". Prescribing deer dung and pigeon slippers 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z To quote a Times reader of my acquaintance, who voiced the majority view, the rapier has been displaced by the bludgeon. Iran’s threats to BBC Persian staff must be confronted 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Wolfe was a nattily clad Southern gentleman, whose trademark white suits and polite demeanor shrouded a rapier wit, a relentless work ethic and an unquenchable curiosity about human nature. Tom Wolfe: A Life in Full 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Mahathir’s enduring charisma and rapier speech energized the opposition, all the more so given his advanced age. Malaysia Finds an Unlikely Champion of Democracy: Its Ex-Strongman 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The bird’s beak evolved to gather nectar from flowers with long tubular corollas, including a passionflower that is deeply reliant on the avian rapier for pollination. Inside the Strange World of the Illicit Hummingbird Love Charm Trade 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z The effect is devastating, a rapier to the president’s bludgeon. Why Stormy Daniels is so dangerous 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z His unquestioning belief in Scripture turned the Gospel into a “rapier” in his hands, he said. Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z And of course what happens is the outsider slices through intractable Capitol Hill problems armed only with his rapier of common sense. Trump believes politics is stupid — and it shows 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z You know, the rapier and not the club. Editorials from around New York 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Far from gaining a promotion and a raise, he has fallen into debt and sold his sword and rapier. A Neglected South American Masterpiece 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z Unlike some other rhetorical classics in this list, it executes its argument with a rapier not a blunderbuss, using the clinical ferocity of hammered steel not wild, explosive irruptions of outrage. The 100 best nonfiction books: No 48 – The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes (1919) 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z Aileen Mehle, who titillated readers with her rapier wit for five decades as “Suzy,” the glamorous, nationally syndicated grande dame of tabloid society gossip columnists, died on Friday at her home in Manhattan. Aileen Mehle, Gossip’s Grande Dame Known as ‘Suzy,’ Dies at 98 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Returning to Capitol Hill was Barney Frank, the former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts whose famous rapier wit was on display. Would this bill hit gay rights in the name of free speech? 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z From the first minute he danced clockwise around La Motta and with almost every bounce he seemed to sting his opponent’s face with that rapier punch. How Sugar Ray Robinson made Jake La Motta his bloody Valentine in 1951 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z And, although he fought to the end, Murray cut him down with all the ruthless intent he could muster, a rapier forehand drawing final blood. Andy Murray battles back to beat Milos Raonic in five-set Australian Open semi 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z He was terrific at the World Cup, his dynamism and cleverness at the breakdown helping to protect and unleash the rapiers in his backline. Six Nations 2016: Scotland's John Hardie primed for 'fizzing' England 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Having a garage filled with metalworking tools eases one of the burdens on those wanting to get into armored and rapier combat - making the armor. Medieval re-creation group at home in Appleton 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Bloody-minded defending was switched to a rapier attack in the blink of an eye. Arsenal’s Alexis Sánchez hits treble in destruction of Leicester City 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z His wit was always rapier sharp but his kindness knew no limits. Brian Sewell, ‘most controversial’ art critic, dies aged 84 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z In a statement, the Evening Standard said Sewell was "irreplaceable" and that while his wit was "always rapier sharp" his kindness "knew no limits". Brian Sewell, art critic, dies aged 84 - BBC News 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z He, too, has found unusual artifacts, such as a rapier hilt, late 16th-century gun hardware and part of a slate writing tablet. The Roanoke Colonists: Lost, and Found? 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z Members looking to fight with a lighter load gather at the Masonic Lodge for rapier combat. Medieval re-creation group at home in Appleton 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Pictures: Lost Colony Artifacts Part of an iron rapier handle was unearthed in the spring of 2015 at the Cape Creek site on Hatteras Island. We Finally Have Clues to How America's Lost Colony Vanished 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z The defensive lapses that have scarred much of their campaign have been replaced by combative and diligent displays and complimented by rapier quick countering attacks. Everton 3-0 Manchester United 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z Because of that, he developed a rapier thrust of strokes through the off side that remained throughout his career. Hughes the 'uncomplicated natural' 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z Firefighters entered the clinic where staff members were already engaged in trying to save Joan Rivers, officials said, the comic known for her raspy voice, rapier wit and surgically enhanced eternal youth. At East Side Surgery Center, a Rush to Save Rivers’s Life 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Long, who is also the rapier combat marshal, prefers rapier because “the bruises are smaller and the gear is lighter.” Medieval re-creation group at home in Appleton 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Another artifact unearthed recently at Cape Creek is part of the hilt of a rapier, a light sword of a type used in England in the late 16th century. We Finally Have Clues to How America's Lost Colony Vanished 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z The second set was a mirror image of the first, with Djokovic this time succumbing to the onslaught of Murray’s rapier forehand that shot after shot landed hard, low and deep. Andy Murray falls to Novak Djokovic in US Open quarter-final 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Their prose had the flash of rapiers; his was a cut-throat razor. Ian McEwan: 'I'm only 66 – my notebook is still full of ideas' 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z He was equipped with a rapier wit and a buoyant charm that tended to defuse controversy even before he began working for the White House in January 1981. James S. Brady, Reagan’s press secretary and survivor of 1981 shooting, dies at 73 For example the tendency for keep-ball-reared full backs to press high up the pitch, tucking in at times, is an obvious weakness against the more rapier style, leaving gaps on the flanks. Goals, thrills and villainy – so far this has been a World Cup to savour 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z But like Margaret Thatcher, you had to be careful talking to him because it’s such a quick rapier mind. Scholar Who Taught John Paul II To Appreciate Capitalism Worries About Pope Francis 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Wielding a glittering rapier — or a hatchet, as he preferred to characterize it — he lustily hacked away at a slew of targets, among them racism, colonialism, Thatcherism, academia and the aristocracy. Tom Sharpe, Darkly Satirical British Novelist, Dies at 85 2013-06-09T03:07:57Z Ferguson has suggested fatigue might be the cause of his recent tailing off in front of goal, but the evidence suggests United's forward rapier may be suffering as a result of deeper structural problems. Robin Van Persie is prominent but puzzling amid faltering creativity 2013-04-08T22:44:21Z Though the duke looked as if he wanted to run a rapier through Myhrvold, he actually preferred the taste of the hyper-decanted wine. How to Freak out a Foodie 2013-02-17T20:00:48Z Even accounting for the poverty of the football coming the other way, United's attacking play was rapier sharp, their finishing ruthless. Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland 2012-12-15T17:21:04Z The diesel industry, he writes, was "young, fuelled as much by new business management techniques as by oil, and a rapier in terms of sales and marketing to the steam industry's broadsword". Giants of Steam by Jonathan Glancey – review 2012-10-26T21:55:56Z It’s a tossup as to which is quicker, Roddick’s rocket serve or his rapier wit. On Tennis: At Open, Roddick Is Having His Last Laugh 2012-09-02T21:33:52Z GB continued to press, albeit without any real sense of rapier threat. Team GB 3-1 UAE 2012-07-29T21:00:07Z The block is one of six sites in the capital where missiles, including rapier and high-velocity systems, will be deployed to protect Games venues. London residents lose missiles case 2012-07-10T15:21:17Z The Ministry of Defence plans to deploy either rapier or high-velocity missiles at six sites as part of security measures for the London Games. Legal bid over Olympics missiles 2012-07-09T03:38:32Z The missiles - including rapier and high-velocity missile systems - will be in place from mid-July, the MoD said. Olympic missiles at six locations 2012-07-03T11:21:42Z Their attacking play was rapier sharp, their movement inventive. Czech Republic 1-0 Poland 2012-06-16T20:40:04Z My rapier hilt felt icy; the whip of steel on steel had a ring to it I had never heard. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z Beshrew me, if I would not run my rapier through his body if I could!' The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The small twinkling eyes had a fascinating gleam in them; he could concentrate them until they held the object looked at; when they flashed round the room he seemed to have drawn a rapier. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z Luther smote powerful blows at the church with a bludgeon; Voltaire made delicate passes with a rapier. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z Better than any other writer of our day, Chesterton knows how to drive his rapier of rhyme to the very heart of hypocrisy and injustice. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z The fog and woods...they were there in that pain, and Jonson’s voice was there...my rapier, I kept thinking, where is it? Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z I ask you to maintain it with rifle or rapier! Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z At the governor's left marches Miles Standish, his rapier lifting up the corner of his mantle, and carrying a small cane in his hand. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z I had a pass with him,—rapier, scabbard, and all,—and he gives me the stuck-in,—— Sir And. Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z This country girl possessed in perfection that rude and ready humour, which looks mean and vulgar on paper but carries all before it spoken: not wit's rapier; its bludgeon. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z His own rapier was rusty now from want of use; but, please the pigs, he would start afresh next week in the metropolis, and resume his crown and sceptre as King of Cherokees. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z The next instant his sword was whirled from his grasp, and he lay on the ground, unhurt but helpless, gazing up at the masked face and at the shortened rapier. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Its peaked gables, with pine-apples carved in wood surmounting its latticed windows, and colossal chimney, put it unmistakably in the age of ruffs, Spanish cloaks, and long rapiers. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Tuck, tuk, n, a rapier: a blow, tap: a blast, flourish. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z That had been George's first thought; but now his rapier was drawn for the Cause, and to rid it of a dangerous enemy. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z I did not even stoop to pick up my rapier; it seemed to me not worth while. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z "Ornate, I agree, but as true a piece of steel as ever I saw," replied my lord blandly, balancing the rapier on one finger. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z When the mar�chal whipped out his rapier and thrust vigorously at the spectre, it fell on its knees, and begged its life. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z He, to whose hand the hatchet is familiar, when he substitutes the rapier, will still hack and hew with it, as though it were a hatchet. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z At the Restoration men contrasted the fashion of the court, a light rapier hung from a broad shoulder-belt, with the fashion of the countryside, where a heavy weapon was supported by a narrow waistbelt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z For awhile I stood on my ground, idly digging holes in the grass with the point of my rapier. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Richard, seeing that his brother would fly at the Duke again, closed with him, struggling to wrest the rapier from his weakened grasp. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z He manipulates Brunetière into the corner and annihilates him before you have time to realize that there is no button on the rapier. The Critical Game 2012-01-05T03:00:38.527Z His long arms were like rapiers, striking through Burkey's guard to land time after time in the big man's face. Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 2012-01-04T03:00:28.750Z There was something in the world besides knowing languages, wielding rapiers, and riding horses. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z My single chance lay in regaining possession of my rapier. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z “I do not suppose that you can use a rapier, Mr. Cartaret?” The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z Energy is a good thing up to a certain point; beyond that it is dangerous, especially with rapiers. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z He was fairly expert with singlestick and rapier, and could play piquet and double-dummy bridge with more than average skill. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z I could use the revolver like a trickster and shoot to a hair's breadth; while with either broadsword or rapier I could beat the fencing master all over the school. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z In consequence I applied myself with considerable enthusiasm, and in the end acquired some nimbleness with the rapier, or, to speak more truly, the foil. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z It was clear that not to understand the rapier was to be not quite a gentleman; but Cartaret made the confession. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z The next moment the rapier passed through his body. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z My host sprang up, and with his drawn rapier in his hand, lifted the arras. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Apple thrust products into the market with rapier accuracy. PadFone Rumours - Tegra 3 Processor, Still Not an In-Joke 2011-12-06T14:53:33Z Now the point of his rapier twirled and spun like a spark of fire; now the blade coiled about mine with a sharp hiss like some lithe, glittering serpent. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Some would have it that he was dullwitted, yet those who thus avowed had often cause to fear his tongue, which was as sharp as a rapier. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Truly, Jefferson was no mean adversary, and the rapier may be more deadly than the battle-ax. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z I pulled out my weapon, and stood before him, expecting every instant to see his rapier in his hands; but he stood absolutely still, his head hanging down. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z These latter wore a white uniform with red facings, and were armed with a long rapier and a halberd. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z At each distinctly spoken word he started as if a rapier had prodded his flesh. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "Nay; they have guarded the treasure so far, let them sleep on in peace," replied Captain Jeremy softly, as, stooping down, he picked up a rapier of exquisite workmanship. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z They fought an hour with rapiers keen, A weary hour or more, And Robin Hood began to fail, That never failed before. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z Dark with a century's fringe of dust, That was a Redcoat's rapier thrust! Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes 2011-11-01T02:00:25.563Z “Let us fly without a moment's delay,” returned Tresham, in the same tone, and hastily picking up a rapier and a dagger. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z His eyes, as he looked down at the other man, were keen as rapiers. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z But the thrusts of a rapier, especially when unexpected, are not forgiven. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z Under at times withering questioning from Judge Seabury, Mayor Walker displayed injured pride, humility, indignation, rapier wit and defiance in what turned into a popularity contest. City Room: When Hizzoner Takes the Stand, Things Can Get Testy 2011-10-02T17:57:52Z And if you put a rapier into his hands before he has been exercised with foils,—what is your guarantee for the safety of his professor?' The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z This daring action, however, could not have been accomplished without the assistance of Guy Fawkes, who warded off with his rapier all the blows aimed at him and his lovely charge. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z His deep-gray eyes, rather too narrow for perfect symmetry, which had been known to stab and sting like rapiers, were not soft and luminous. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z It is an armoury containing flashing rapiers, whose thrusts reach home as suddenly as they are withdrawn again. William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work 2011-09-13T02:00:35.943Z I have worn cloak and stiletto in my travels, Master Collector, and trolled a catch in the true tongue of Tuscany, when tuck and rapier rung in the burden. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Pan Michael drew his rapier and commanded, "Forward!" Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z At first, Catesby, who was alone with him at the time, hesitated in his answer, but seeing he appeared greatly disturbed, he showed him that his hat, gauntlets, and rapier were lying by the bedside. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z The horsemen were all attired in their best,—hat and feathers, long cloaks of Flemish broad-cloth, and glittering steel-handed rapiers by their sides. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z Her rapier wit confused and amazed me; her sudden revelation of our kinship confounded me. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Two or three Tartars cut off one trooper, and he rarely defended himself; more frequently he seized his rapier by the point, and extended the hilt to the Tartars, calling for mercy. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Sabres and rapiers came out with a gritting from the scabbard, and the church became bright from the steel. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z His academy teaches styles and traditions for more than 20 weapons including the rapier, the dagger, the wooden cane and the military saber. Sweat: At the Martinez Academy of Arms, the Art of Surviving the Duel 2011-09-03T00:23:14Z Go all three together, and carry sticks and rapiers. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Once her glance crossed mine like a rapier flash, but I was sick and cold with pain, and had neither pity nor disdain in my heart for her. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Kmita, when he had come up, held in his own beast till his hoofs sank in the earth, and rapier met sabre. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Yuzva caught Pan Andrei by the shoulder, and in his right hand held a naked rapier, making a whirlwind and lightning with it around himself. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z IT was a perfectly peaceful late summer evening in downtown Manhattan, but a few steps off the sidewalk on Broome Street, two swordsmen tilted heavy Spanish rapiers at each other. Sweat: At the Martinez Academy of Arms, the Art of Surviving the Duel 2011-09-03T00:23:14Z "Are you glued to the bench?" cried the old man to the apprentices, who hastily took up their rapiers and capes, and Monsieur de Thou's fur gown. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z They demanded that two officers should land unarmed, except with rapiers, and unaccompanied. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z A terrible sound of steel was heard, quick as thought; no eye could catch the lightning-like movement of rapier and sabre, nor distinguish the prince from Kmita. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Yuzva's eyes were coming out; he tried to stun Kmita with the hilt of his rapier, but did not succeed, for Kmita thundered first on his forehead with the hilt of his sabre. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z He promptly moved from Minnesota to study the long sword in Scotland, where he saw Mr. Martínez present a Spanish rapier workshop. Sweat: At the Martinez Academy of Arms, the Art of Surviving the Duel 2011-09-03T00:23:14Z "Treason!" repeated Flick, grasping after the hilt of his rapier. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z You won’t hear American announcers call an “obdurate defense,” a terrific pass a “rapier thrust” or a tying goal the “equalizer.” Tv Sports: Fairer Broadcast for Title Game 2011-07-19T00:34:37Z Next came the dragoons, formed with great pains by Pan Andrei from volunteers of every description, armed with rapiers and muskets. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Wittemberg rode to the front attended by a brilliant staff, and all the regiments passed before him, presenting arms,--the cavalry with drawn rapiers, the cannon with lighted matches. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Twelve years into his apprenticeship, Mr. Kirby is now an expert in the Spanish and Italian rapiers, and works as a film and theater consultant, training actors and arranging dueling scenes. Sweat: At the Martinez Academy of Arms, the Art of Surviving the Duel 2011-09-03T00:23:14Z My weapon is rapier, ye length I send ye by bearer; not yours present, but yours at ye time appointed. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z He clapped his hand to his side for his rapier, but, being a prisoner, of course found it not. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z A number of times the rapiers of the Swedes had struck Kmita's body, and his blood began to flow. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The officer began to wave his rapier and his hat; the trumpeter sounded continually, as a sign that they wished to parley. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z At his side hung an Italian rapier, and from his waistcoat pocket dangled a watch-chain laden with all kinds of trinkets. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z His lordship, finding his pistols useless, flung them from him, and drawing his rapier, made for the stranger, who likewise drew his sword, and a skirmish ensued. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z He could wield the rapier of subtle sarcasm, and the bludgeon of denunciation with an equally skilled hand. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z They turned therefore their horses, and pointing their rapiers waited with the points toward the pursuers. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The officer wished evidently to unhorse his opponent with a thrust; but Volodyovski, interposing the hilt of his sabre, described a half-circle like lightning, and the rapier flew away. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The fight was short, and ended in Sainte-Croix thrusting his rapier completely through the fleshy part of the sword-arm of the student, whose weapon fell to the ground. John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z And yet your English rapier is a marvellous sudden dissolver of attachments. The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts 2011-07-05T02:00:33.083Z He fought with a rapier always, never with a bludgeon. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Volodyovski put himself under the saddle so quickly that the rapiers passed through empty air. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Some of the Swedes, seizing their rapier blades, extended the hilts to their opponents; others threw their weapons at their feet; the word "Pardon!" was heard more and more frequently on the field. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z In some few universities they fight in the Paris fashion, that is, by lunging with the rapier, as in W�rtzburg, Jena, and others. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z All had their cases of Devismes' pistols ready for an emergency; all were skilled in the rapier, and talked in Bobadil vein of the "affairs" they had had and witnessed. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z Yea, marry,—by the very first rapier that comes in thy way;—for no man can live by the sword but a soldier;—and of soldiers there are three degrees; and three only. The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts 2011-06-26T02:00:10.547Z They struck into the smoke before all could turn front to them, and a terrible hewing began; only sabres and rapiers were used, for no man had time to fire. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The soldiers were chosen men, large, wearing lofty helmets with rims covering their ears, in yellow leather doublets, armed with rapiers and muskets; cool and constant in battle, ready at every beck of the leader. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The second stands at the left side of each, holding in his hand the so-called Secondir-Pr�gel, or second's cudgel, a weapon consisting of a strong rapier fixed into a basket-handle. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Wilhelm looked at them, and had reason to admire them both; and as the black-bearded, sturdy contender soon afterwards forsook the place of action, the other with extreme complaisance offered Wilhelm the rapier. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Without going into technical details it may be pointed out that the long Elizabethan rapier, however admirably balanced it might otherwise be, was still too heavy to admit of quick parries with the blade itself. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z I served Radzivill, and together with him I betrayed you and the country; but now, thrust with rapiers and trampled with horses' hoofs, unable to rise, I beat my breast, repeating, Mea culpa, mea culpa! The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Just then the long line of men was motionless, with drawn rapiers; an officer riding in front said something to the soldiers. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Footnote 41: A stick, or rather a cudgel, but a rapier is the most reasonable. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Wilhelm and Laertes seized their rapiers, and began to practise on this occasion with theatrical intentions. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The French school of fencing may be said to owe its origin to the adoption, under Louis XIV., of the short court-sword in place of the over-long wide-hilted rapier of the older style. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z More than one hapless Swede caught his own rapier by the point, and turning the hilt to the knight for quarter implored with voice and with eyes. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "To whom speak ye in this shameless manner, graceless knaves?" exclaimed Luis, unconsciously laying a hand where it had been his practice to carry a rapier. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z All the students had armed themselves in haste, as well as they might, with swords, rapiers, and pistols. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z A universal scream proceeded from the women: our heroes threw away their rapiers, seized their pistols, and ran towards the robbers; demanding, with violent threats, the meaning of such conduct. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z It was accordingly left to the body attendant; and the gallant took kindly to the fine rapier of Milanese or Toledan make. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The rapier dropped from the hands of the unfortunate man, and night embraced his head; but before he fell from his horse, Volodyovski dropped his own weapon and seized him by the shoulder. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Don Luis hemmed, played with the handle of his rapier, and then gave utterance to the uppermost thought, as usual. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Books, pipes, rapiers, clothes, coffee, and writing apparatus, are somewhat too little assorted; and the stove, standing in the room itself--but Germans in this respect know no better. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Grey’s eyes flashed upward to the crossed rapiers on the wall. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z On the other hand, it is not difficult to understand the rapid popularity gained among the gentry by this nimble rapier, so much reviled by the older fighting men. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Not one of them asked for quarter, but standing horse to horse, shoulder to shoulder, they thrust so fiercely with their rapiers that for a time victory seemed to incline to their side. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z As he handled his rapier perfectly, so he drove the four-in-hand; and, doubtless, in all other things he was equally admirable. A Diplomatic Woman 2011-06-10T02:00:18.297Z The German rapier fight is not so ornamental as the French lunging with the fleuret. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z The two boys paused in the hall and Harry pointed to a pair of crossed rapiers over the mantelpiece. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z Then came the age of the rapier, coeval with the general disuse of the buckler. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Sabres rattled against rapiers, rapiers were broken on the hilts of sabres. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z In my imagination I saw Fellows being driven into a corner by Bulder's bludgeon, his rapier beaten down and his defenses gone. Dawson Black: Retail Merchant 2011-06-04T02:00:16.620Z If the omnibus were a convenient ground for such bouts of argument, the maid has plenty of other keen rapiers in reserve with which she would pierce his courteous incredulity. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z Harry took the rapiers in and put them in their place on the wall. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z This stroke has come down to us as le coup de Jarnac—a stroke, be it said, which, notwithstanding its bad name, was quite as fair as any in rapier fence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z He was glad that he had not gone astray, for the darkness was such that he could not see the end of the rapier. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "Mine to him is," said his Lordship, "that, if he will get a place, he must love the Pandects better than tactics, and, instead of the rapier, take the pen." Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z He went up to a rock which rose out of the little valley and, placing the point of his rapier in a crevice, broke off a good inch of the blade. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Grey made the usual moves of courtesy and still Erskine waited, wonderingly, with the point of the rapier on the ground. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z Its use had to be learnt from French masters of deportment; the old magniloquent Italo-Spanish rapier jargon was forgotten; French terms, barbarized into carte, tierce, sagoon, flanquonade, and so forth, were alone understood. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z A moment of silence followed, broken only by panting; at times too was heard the gritting of teeth, at times the rattling of rapiers. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Phillips stood quietly and played his polished rapier with a flexible wrist, but its point was deadly; Beecher smote, and crushed. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z Benedict thrust, his rapier pierced von B�low's shirt and reappeared on the other side. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Within half an hour Barbara, passing through the hall, saw that the rapiers were gone from the wall and she stopped, with the color fled from her face and her hand on her heart. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z It is to be noted, however, that the same sort of popular opposition met the invasion of French fencing, in post-Restoration days, that had been offered to the new-fangled Italian rapier a century earlier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z He was somewhat afraid of slipping and falling, and thus dampening his precious roll; he drew out his rapier therefore and leaned on it. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Gilbert caught his adversary's rapier on his own blade and returned the attack. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Also I can use a rapier, pistol, sword, sabre, single-stick, boxing gloves, or any other weapon you like to choose. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The great merit of M. Clemenceau, in the agitated years when he wielded a pen that was like a rapier, consisted in his fearless and disdainful audacity. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z During the Parliamentary period the rapier and its attendant dagger had practically disappeared; they were not true warlike weapons, their chief virtue was for duelling or sudden encounters. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The other had substituted a plain suit of black velvet for his former rich costume, and an elegant rapier hung at one side and a silver inkhorn at the other. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z In the meantime the one whom Tim had flung into the ditch had regained his feet and drawn his rapier. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z "Unluckily," thought I, "one needs a purse as well as a rapier for that, and somewhere to ride to." The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z Lucius was occasionally reminded by the mien of his companion of other qualities of the rapier besides its exquisite polish. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Considered from the historical point of view, the modern sabre, albeit now a very distant cousin of the small-sword, is as direct a descendant as the latter itself of the old cut-and-thrust rapier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Walter had drawn his slender rapier—the only weapon he possessed. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Timothy immediately remembered that this had been done to Philip Oglander's rapier. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Eh bien, mon maître, in another moment in bounded the count, his eyes sparkling like coals, and, as I have already said, with a rapier in his hand. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z You shall eat yours first?” and he whipped out his rapier. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z With this lighter weapon they devised in course of time that brilliant cunning play known as rapier fence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The cavalier, bending down from his saddle, was just lifting the gauntlet upon the point of his glistening rapier! The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Timothy carried the rapier back with him to Plymouth that night, and when he reached home he examined it. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z They achieved this goalless triumph without the rapier speed of Bale, who was restricted to a cameo, and without troubling the Milan goalkeeper beyond a few high balls into the box. Peter Crouch and Tottenham rocket to new heights in knocking out Milan| Paul Hayward 2011-03-10T09:01:00Z If he carry the sharp rapier of wit at his side, it is sheathed in the scabbard of good-nature. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z If it be once gone, this poking fight with rapier and dagger will come up. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z "Oh, lawk!" gasped Sarah Rumble, standing up, and expecting the clash of rapiers. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z It chanced that as he passed down the wide staircase and into the back hall he caught sight of Philip Oglander's rapier hanging from a rack. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z When our bloods Embrac'd each other, then I pitied That so much valour should be hazarded On the fortune of a single rapier And not spent against the Turk. Philip Massinger 2011-02-25T03:01:15.270Z Although priest in name, he was more at his ease flicking a rapier than thumbing a breviary; an oath was habitually upon his tongue; a hot patriot was he, and above all a fighter. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z The rapier, in fact, came in with the taste for “caval�ero” 249 style, and may be looked upon as its fit outward symbol already in the days of Queen Mary. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The �p�e is the modern representative of the small-sword, and both are distinguished from the older rapier, mainly by being several inches shorter and much lighter in weight. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z "Out with your rapier, Master Gilbert!" cried Timothy as he drew his own weapon. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z The Princess rose abruptly, and with a disdain that was like a rapier suffered Fitz to place the cloak about her shoulders. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z But there was a smear of blood upon the priest's rapier when he pressed again to the attack. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z The rapier was decidedly a foreigner; yet it suited the Elizabethan age, for it was decorative as well as practical. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The words sounded courteous, but the glances which the men exchanged were like rapiers. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z "The fellow's rapier pierced me in the arm," explained Gilbert in a faint voice, as he leaned yet more helplessly on Hartop's shoulder. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z A slight scar along the prominence of his cheek was noticeable; and might have been received in an encounter with rapiers, or from the blade of a knife. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z The third caught and held his left wrist, and shortened his rapier to run the Englishman through the heart. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z The rapier in its heyday was an admirable weapon to look at, a delicious one to wield. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z And the wire may be the rapier of comedy. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z "Your pardon, my master, but that rapier is mine!" cried the lad in strange excitement, speaking with his mouth full of food. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z He would have the right of choice; the rapier would unquestionably be the weapon chosen; and from the inexorable laws of the duello there would be no appeal. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z Nay, nay," cried Glen, catching the drawn rapier of the frantic brother, and holding him in his powerful grasp; "he is unarmed; this is no time or place to settle our feud with him. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z He had missed the point of Barrett’s satire, being himself a man of the bludgeon instead of the rapier. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z The sword, of course, was the finest rapier. Basque Legends With an Essay on the Basque Language 2011-01-11T03:00:33.670Z He handed the rapier to its owner, holding it by the end of the blade. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Trent, turning, saw a rapier of corrosive flame leap from the Mongol's hand; saw it reflect hideously upon the features of Sarojini Nanjee. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z "These things are not the usual accompaniments of a sailor, or a rude son of adventure," said the Captain, somewhat contemptuously, touching the lute and the framed mirror with the end of his sheathed rapier. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z If fought with pistols, the distance and the weapons chosen render a hit improbable; and, if fought with rapiers, honour is generally satisfied with the first blood drawn. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Now you may rule men in two ways—either with a rapier or a bludgeon; but a man who can gain his ends with the latter will seldom have recourse to the former. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z Marry, I have taught a better gentleman than him to use the rapier. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z So fast was his action, The Fitzgerald contraction, Reduced his rapier to a disk. Wordplay: Numberplay: Figuring It Out in Your Head 2010-12-20T20:49:39Z The struggle was desperate: the mounted cavalier had in an instant unsheathed his long rapier, and manfully defended himself; and the woods around rang to the blows of the combatants. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The Schoolmaster's duelling with McNab had never been more than a laughing matter, a pricking, rapier fashion, in the intervals of card-playing and drinks. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z Paul Conrad’s rapier editorial cartoons in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and other papers slashed presidents, skewered pomposity and exposed what he saw as deception and injustice for six decades. Paul Conrad, Cartoonist, Dies at 86 2010-09-05T00:24:00Z They suddenly looking rapier sharp and impressed every time they swept forward. Denmark 1-3 Japan 2010-06-24T21:15:00Z Aggressive in defence and a rapier in attack, the England centre ensured craft prevailed over graft. Ospreys and Northampton offer best hope for more Heineken Cup upsets 2010-04-08T11:21:00Z "Principally arms of various sorts—rapier and dagger pike and arqebus." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Barcelona are more of a rapier than a measuring stick. Arsenal and Barcelona share passing philosophy but grit may be the key | Kevin McCarra 2010-03-31T06:00:00Z He then desired me to see that his rapier was sharp and in order, as he was to meet the captain by five the next morning in the Duke's Walk. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 Sleek oryx with horns like rapiers galloped off with even, gliding gait. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open These words came from the lips of Alvarado, who had himself commanded the body of hangmen, and who now, though his teeth chattered with terror, advanced his rapier towards the bosom of his late companion. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "I trust I shall set my accuser, whoever he be, before my rapier's point, when I promise him such mercy as it affords no more." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Only when he was drawing his rapier out of the Prince's left lung did he learn that it was Donna Maria and not Donna Lola for whom the compliment had been intended. A Poached Peerage That was not Jean who stood in the centre of the room holding a rapier in his hand, it was Paul Valmain. The Belovéd Traitor Two men stood facing one another on a narrow belt of sand, stripped to the shirt, and with rapiers in their hands. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 He lifted his lance and hefted it, seeking its absolute balance, feeling its point as a fencer with his rapier. The Valiants of Virginia As he was, however, well known to be one of the most arrant cowards that ever buckled on a rapier, this latter story was for the most part disbelieved, as far as he was concerned. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z There was a painful flourish of the rapier, and a gentle stab on the lobe of Mr. Leo's large right ear. A Poached Peerage "Wait!"—she pointed to the rapiers lying on the floor. The Belovéd Traitor It was doubtful even whether he had ever held a rapier. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 I had bought at Nuremberg a handsome rapier which I wore with a Spanish belt. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster A murmur of delight was heard, and whilst some clapped their hands upon their rapiers, others shouted and seemed half inclined to jump upon the stage, and "fight on part and part." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z He pulled the duke up and set him on his feet, then took up the rapier and revolver and handed them to his subordinate. A Poached Peerage "Mademoiselle might have spared me that!" he said monotonously—and, picking up the rapiers, walked on through the salon and out into the hall. The Belovéd Traitor Huick! a thin sharp gleam Of curling whip flicked at the leader, clean, Sure as a rapier thrust, and long and lean. Provocations It was not long after, that, laying aside his rapier and all ornamentation of dress, he appeared in the plain garb of a Quaker. A Concise Biographical Sketch of William Penn Their bearded faces betrayed their interest, and the templars and students, as they stood leaning upon their heavy-hilted rapiers, sent their eyes upon the stage as if they could have devoured each line. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z But before he could raise it for the fling the little rapier came down with a smart flash upon his wrist and the decanter fell shattered to the floor. A Poached Peerage It was evidently a costume play, and the sight of doublets, rapiers and helmets was a pleasant thing after the drabness of the threshold. The Gay Adventure A Romance The young wore embroidered clothes with concealed weapons, an iron ring in the hat, and low morions; besides this, very long rapiers and stilettoes, and in the eastern frontier countries, also Hungarian axes. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. At the bottom of this array was a pair of French rapiers of the seventeenth century. The Mystery of Evelin Delorme A Hypnotic Story Opposite to him is his patron, Lord Southampton, his chin resting upon the hilt of his sheathed rapier, his eyes and ears intent upon the subject Shakespeare is speaking of. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z With the turn he sprang back and whipping round his rapier brought it with a swift cut across Carnaby's ample countenance. A Poached Peerage His successor likewise was pillaged, and stabbed in the left hip with a rapier; he too was removed; a second successor also was unable to maintain himself there. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. He had received some expensive instruction and was on the way toward becoming a skilled hand with the rapier, but the "tobacco yap" had been schooled by one of the first swords of Europe. The Tempering As I was asked my choice of weapon, I chose the rapier, having at that time no inconsiderable skill in the use of it. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I The hand seemed formed for the rapier, the head for the helm, the heel for the spur. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Coconnas advanced, and with the point of his long rapier again wounded his enemy's shoulder, and the crimson drops of warm blood stained the white and perfumed sheets of Marguerite's couch. Marguerite de Valois Keen as the clash of rapiers, triumphant as trumpets sounding the charge, rang the voice that was erstwhile so soft, so tender. The Firebrand "If your friend desire the sword, I have no objection,—I mean the rapier." The Fortunes Of Glencore The women's eyes crossed like rapiers; Nelly's were full of suspicion. A Bed of Roses "I am alike ready to meet thee on thine own or other grounds, singly or together, with quarter-staff, or rapier and target." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "I gave an extra edge to my rapier for his special benefit." Marguerite de Valois The audience burst into tremendous applause; I didn't care for that either, I only wanted to see a rapier through the heart of the pale, sneering man before me. Life on the Stage There are other men who by the possession of imperturbable serenity seem to be armed equally against rapier and bludgeon, whom there is no wounding with any weapon. Ayala's Angel He carried a cross-bow and a quiver full of bolts on his back, and by his side hung a long rapier. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. "You presume somewhat too far on your skill with the rapier, Senhor Cashel," said the other, but in a voice far less elevated than before. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) And drawing his rapier, he rushed on La Mole. Marguerite de Valois Cloaked shapes, a twanging of guitars, A rush of feet, and rapiers clashing, Then silence deep with breathless stars, And overhead a white hand flashing. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867 Unskilled with foils or rapier he falls back upon the bludgeon with which his hand has not lost all its old familiarity. Ayala's Angel Indeed, it is of the bludgeon rather than the rapier type. Sea-Hounds Enter King, with his rapier drawn in one hand, leading Maria, seeming affrighted, in the other. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 The point of La Mole's rapier had appeared, all covered with blood, behind Coconnas's back. Marguerite de Valois Out of the echoing past, the fanfare of Spanish trumpets is mingled with the skirl of the pipes, and the rapier of Toledo flashes beside the claymore of the Highlanders. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day She could not help thinking that the fencing between them was much as if Belinda wielded a bludgeon and Amaldi a rapier. Shadows of Flames A Novel Upon both branches of this noble staircase, whose steps faced the entrance, Giacomo stationed his gallant band, armed each of them at least with his rapier. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 The traveller will carry a machete which is like a heavy sword, and may be straight like a rapier, or curved somewhat, like a cavalry sword. Harper's Round Table, October 1, 1895 "Yes," said the first, going up to the young man with the rapier and shaking him by the hand, "we will have our supper now." Marguerite de Valois The hands of both the young men were instantly upon their rapiers. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 We then suggest that the fight be continued with rapiers. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois They would cross their rapiers, the challenge said, for the honour of their respective universities. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 "I know where your confidence is, Count," said she; "but that rapier of yours has got you into more trouble than it has ever worked you good." Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience Just then the door opened and a gentleman entered older by a few years than the first, and dragging a long rapier at his side. Marguerite de Valois "So be it, comrade," replied the other, again sheathing his half-drawn rapier. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 It is true, amigo, that the regulation cutlass would put you to a slightly less disadvantage compared to the rapier. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois "Let us try," said Giacomo, "with the naked rapier;" for hitherto the points had been guarded. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Rutledge, who was in full dress, now drew his rapier, and the two steels crossed. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience In ‘The Tempest’ one may hear of rye-straw hats, of gaberdines, rapiers, and a pied fool’s costume. English Costume You will have my horses and books and the pistols and my rapier. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington The sword itself, a straight, narrowish rapier, was a very beautiful one. Tales of South Africa His antagonist had no sooner accepted the proposition—no sooner had the pointed been substituted for the guarded rapier, than the rival fencers seemed to have changed characters. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 He'd expected a nice gentlemanly quarrel with gentlemanly words above the table and rapiers below, and instead had walked around the corner and taken a barrel-stave across the mouth. Cue for Quiet The point of La Mole's rapier had appeared, crimson with blood, behind the back of Coconnas. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 Then there was a mad interchange of quick thrusts and more or less competent defense, when De Courval, staggering, let fall his rapier and dropped, while Carteaux, panting, stood still. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Our nobility wear commonly swords or rapiers with their daggers, as doth every common serving-man also that followeth his lord and master. Elizabethan England From 'A Description of England,' by William Harrison He then trimmed and replenished his lamp, and with his trusty rapier at his side, lay down, all dressed as he was, to await what might happen. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier Then he anxiously examined the slashes of rapier claws on Fleur's muzzle and shoulders. The Whelps of the Wolf Inflated with vanity as he was, he must, when sober, have known well he could not with his cudgel, readily though he flourished it, have lived for five minutes before that Master of the rapier. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 Well played!" cried Schmidt—"the jest and the rapier. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Some desperate cutters we have in like sort, which carry two daggers or two rapiers in a sheath always about them, wherewith in every drunken fray they are known to work much mischief. Elizabethan England From 'A Description of England,' by William Harrison Babbo!' screamed she, in terror, as she caught sight of the naked rapier at the youth's side; and in a moment both the old man and the woman were on their legs. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier In his bird-shaped head gleamed a pair of round sparkling eyes, and from his sparrow-beak protruded a long sharp thing like a rapier, while two horns came out from the forehead close below the beak. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors He licked his lips like they were real dry, and his beady eyes flicked a glance at me that came and went as fast as the tip of a swinging rapier. Hoiman and the Solar Circuit Slowly he got up, and turning from me he went to the wall where his fair rapier hung. The Sentimental Vikings The long, narrow-bladed rapier hung in a broad, embroidered belt, passed over the right shoulder, and the high-heeled shoes and knots of ribbons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" I saw my cousin before me, linking on carelessly through the snow with his cloak about his ears and his black-scabbard rapier swinging at his heels. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway Then the leader said something to one of the men, who immediately cast aside his shield and advanced with his rapier. Eleven Possible Cases They had neither gun nor pike, which were the ordinary weapons of the lansquenet, but wore rapiers of uncommon length and breadth. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. They agreed on the following morning, according to the academical custom of the place, to fight with sharp rapiers behind the garden. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Still, however, the plan was held tightly with one hand, and the relic held forward like a swordsman's rapier with the other. The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine "Clash!" went the rapiers, and I could catch the glitter of the fire as it flew from their first onset. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway Quick as a cat Coleman leaped forward and picked up the sword, a beautiful rapier, and, assuming a defensive attitude, cried out boldly: "Come one at a time and I will fight you all!" Eleven Possible Cases His comical grimace and slangy confession of her sharper point completely disarmed her and she sheathed her rapier with a smile. The Song of the Wolf When slender rapiers, proud with gems, Sneered at the sun their haughty hues, And Touchstone wit and apothegms Laughed down the long, cool avenues. Blooms of the Berry There was I, turned loose upon the world, with nothing but a suit of ragged clothes my comrades made up amongst them, my old rapier, and a bad asthma. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II But in that pulse-beat Wat's rapier shot out straight and low, and yet another clapped his hand upon his body and cried an oath, ere he too fell forward upon his dead companions. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway As the Judge handled his rapier, all the company of maskers, even the sorely-wounded ones, came forward to look on with eager expectation. Eleven Possible Cases But when Zurdoki drew his sword and challenged him to single combat, he also called his page, sent him for a rapier, and stood on his defense. Pretty Michal Entirely transported with rage and chagrin, the champion now dropped his rapier, and came at his ridiculous adversary with the broadsword. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 He bent the blade of his rapier until it formed a half hoop, then he let it fly back with a twang. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia As a ruffling young gallant, she strode in, with her chest well out and one hand on the hilt of the rapier, which she held modishly thrust forward. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway He whipped out his thin rapier and deftly disentangled the light burden from the detaining branch. A Prince of Good Fellows Lurid, stabbing rapiers of fire still sprang from the wagon barricade, making death certain to any man who opened the barracks' door. Bring Me His Ears Which is the real character, him of the rosary, or him of the rapier? Olla Podrida I sprang aside just in time, bringing my broadsword down on his rapier and sending six inches of the point of it clattering to the floor. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Between me and the light I could see Walter Gordon, armed in the German fashion, with his rapier in one hand and his dagger in the other. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway "Port your helm, or I run you through!" and he threateningly drew his rapier. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier One could conceive of Drew's wielding a broad axe, but would have put in Parmalee's hands a rapier. Doubloons—and the Girl For this I overlook your prying—nay, more, I will in confidence explain the secret of this chamber; but, mark you! keep it, or I shall soil my rapier with thy knavish blood. Olla Podrida Slowly he pushed the point of his rapier through my coat-sleeve. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Yet, armour or no, our Wat's rapier had found its way within. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway They were required to cease wearing Spanish cloaks, swords, bucklers, rapiers, gowns, hats, or daggers at their girdles. Old and New London Volume I His rapier escaped from his trembling hand; he took a deep breath as if awakening out of a bad dream; he grasped his brow with both hands; he opened his eyes wide. Weird Tales. Vol. I The posse started boldly enough for his game, but was suddenly brought to a stand-still in his reeling course by the sharp point of the rapier playing about his legs. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time He turned the rapier against my breast, ripping my shirt and lancing my flesh to the bone. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia He had a gold chain about his neck, and a jewelled rapier flashed and swung in a gold-broidered velvet sheath at his side. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway The torn cards were thrown into the fire, the guests rose, rapiers were re-hung, and belts buckled on. Old and New London Volume I They agreed to meet on the following morning behind the garden-wall, and fight, according to the custom of the students of the place, with sharp rapiers. Weird Tales. Vol. I “You rogue–Posse!” exclaimed Swallow, 178 starting boldly for the King, then making a brilliant retreat, calling loudly for help, as the rapier tickled him in the ribs. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time He sat down on the chest again and toyed once more with the point of the rapier. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Walter poised himself on his feet with a quick alternate balancing movement, keeping his head low between his shoulders, and his rapier point far out. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway His rising temper began to thrust like a rapier. Charles Sumner Centenary The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 14 They went about silent and gloomy; Clara had both heard and seen the violent quarrel, and also observed the fencing-master bring the rapiers in the dusk of the evening. Weird Tales. Vol. I If I ever caught one sneering, Quickly grasped my hand the rapier: 'Fight a duel! draw your weapons! The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. My broadsword was heavy and, to me, unwieldy, while Harry's rapier was light and pliable. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia At the same moment Wat leaned far forward, engaging all the points of the other swords with his rapier. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway But I know you have a kind heart, and that if there be a rapier in your one hand there is a handkerchief in the other ready to staunch their wounds. Quality Street A Comedy And they saw the Doctor reel to the floor just at the moment when Signor Pasquale painfully scrambled to his feet, drew his rapier, and furiously attacked Michele. Weird Tales. Vol. I In the beginning, the Ssassaror had allowed the Men to wear their short rapiers, so they would feel safe even though in the midst of aliens. Rastignac the Devil His arm went up with a nervous jerk and his rapier flew from his hand, shattering against a high window and sending the broken glass rattling on to the cement walk below. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Wat came down the street with his rapier swinging at his side, his feathered Cavalier hat on his head, and he walked with a grace that became him well. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway It would seem that the lightness and consequent “handiness” of the rapier must more than make up for the length and strength of the more ponderous arm. Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence Flaming with his anger, Brian forced the attack savagely; then a sharp thrust against his jack showed him that O'Donnell was armed with a rapier, and he fell to the point with some caution. Nuala O'Malley “If I stain my sword, by the Saints, I shall wash it in your blood,” he cried, and as he spoke he passed his rapier through the defenceless Clerk’s body. Legends & Romances of Brittany But Harry sprang for his rapier, picked it up and stood with his back against my exit, the point of his weapon to my breast. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Previous to the evidence being taken, two brace of pistols, with powder flasks, and a pair of rapiers, were laid on the table for the inspection of the magistrate. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign When we use the sword or rapier, Sexual Education.35 the weapon becomes deadly. Pedagogics as a System Jagged forks of lightning played all about them like rapiers of steel, and at last the rain came. Anything Once Without his rapier he was as a child in the grasp of the powerful Breton peasant woman. Legends & Romances of Brittany Instantly A long thin rapier flashed in Archer's hand. Collected Poems Volume Two Elsewhere, however, Sir David finds occasion in plenty for the exercise of a wit so dextrously handled that often his thrust is delivered before you have realized that the rapier has left its sheath. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CLVIII, January 7, 1920 The Southern Europeans excel in the use of the rapier, the Germans in that of the sword. Pedagogics as a System “You remember how you upheld them with a rapier in Bayard’s woods?” The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 I said at last I was so tired of them all that I should accept rapiers if the big man would give me time. A Diplomatic Adventure And the stings Were ready, too; for rapiers flashed and clashed Among the tankards. Collected Poems Volume Two Its laws are those of the Juggernaut universe, Remorseless—listen to that!"—a mighty wave Broke thundering down the coast; "your hands are white, Your rapier jewelled, can you grapple that? Collected Poems Volume One When the sword or rapier makes its appearance, we come to mortal combat. Pedagogics as a System So saying, he disappeared, and presently returned attired in a heavy mantle, and a long rapier girded to his side. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts The Spaniard in a passion flew, And his rapier took in hand; The Cheshire man kicked up his heels, Saying: “Thou art at my command.” Rhymes Old and New : collected by M.E.S. Wright At the same time I thrust with my rapier, but he parried with his own sword. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire IX Back, he spurred like a madman, shrieking a curse to the sky, With the white road smoking behind him and his rapier brandished high! Collected Poems Volume One The southern European excels in the use of the rapier; the Germans in that of the sword. Pedagogics as a System I wonder much that thou dost go so poorly prepared; but," he added, loosening his long rapier from its scabbard, "thy purse is safe to-night at least. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts This is occasioned by his drawing his rapier, on great provocation, and driving Pistol, who is drawn likewise, down stairs, and hurting him in the shoulder. Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare But ere I could think, the Captain's long rapier flashed out, it moved so swiftly I could not see it, and my own sword was torn from my grip and sent whirring across the hall. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Christian critics of this species have, perhaps, stung Freethought lecturers into hot resentment, when it would have been far preferable to keep cool, and continue using the rapier instead of seizing the bludgeon. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) They wielded ridicule as a keen rapier, more swift and fatal than the heaviest battle-axe. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) "Zounds!" cried he, striking with his clenched hand the hilt of his rapier, "I am much beholden to thee, Sir Winter, and later—but now, I pray thee, make haste, that I find my daughter." The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts He thought that in the books of the Sieur Macchiavelli upon armies and the bearing of arms there were unfolded many secret passes with the rapier and the stiletto. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court In Vendome I had bought the Countess a light rapier to wear for the sake of appearance, of course not expecting her to use it. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Wherever there was oppression, his voice was raised in protest; wherever there was falsity, his rapier wit assailed it. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 For hidden behind the arras near the stair Stood Regnald, like the Demon in the play, Grasping his rapier part-way down the blade To strike the foul blow with its heavy hilt. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 88, February, 1865 Each wore at his side a long rapier, and from their holsters appeared the metal-marked butts of pistols, ready to hand should sudden danger assail them. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts And in leaving him she placed in his hands the rapier that had been taken from him by Dolores. The Pirate Woman Although the pistol had in a measure superseded the rapier in England, the broadsword remained the favourite weapon in the north when required for the purpose of personal satisfaction. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad The ritual of the rapier or the foil; Vastly pretty ceremonial parade. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 De Boer drew a long knife blade, coated black, and thin and sharp as a half-length rapier. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 The hilts came together with a crash; the guard of one was entangled in the bell of the other, and the two rapiers remained firmly interlocked. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts Even Pearse fell under the spell of fierce action; his rapier played among the heavier strokes of cutlas and broad-knife like summer lightning. The Pirate Woman "Look to yourself, fair Sir," returned Don Lope, as, unsheathing his rapier, he calmly placed himself in a posture of defence. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. "In fact, the lion can do nothing against an hundred wolves," said the Gascon majestically, giving up his rapier. A Romance of the West Indies Among them were swords with watered blades,45 called johurdas, and worth several hundreds of pounds; besides innumerable scimitars of every shape, rapiers, blunderbusses, and exquisitely ornamented but treacherous-looking daggers and other stabbing instruments. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' Again, on the same instant, the knives flashed forth; the men sprang quickly apart; the two rapiers went spinning on the roadway, and with a clatter, became disentangled as they fell. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts "In God's name, Pearse, let us fly from this hellish place!" whispered Venner, dropping his rapier to the rocky floor with a clatter, and thrusting his hand out in reconciliation. The Pirate Woman "I said that my choice of weapons is rapiers!" explains this guy. Kid Scanlan Next to a duel with rapiers is one with eyes. The Strollers There he sat with his cloak and doublet, and long rapier and mask of black velvet. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories "Thou art quick with thy command, Master," replied the other, coolly drawing his rapier. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts Flinging the lantern down, he trampled it out, and with snarling teeth he faced them, his rapier flickering from the sheath like a dart of lightning. The Pirate Woman It is dull work pricking a rhinoceros, even with a rapier. The Island Mystery Incautiously he bent his arm to counter an imaginary lunge, and his antagonist thrust out his rapier like a thing of life, transfixing Mauville’s sword arm. The Strollers But the two rapiers had scarcely clashed together, when five of the Cardinal's guards, commanded by Monsieur de Jussac, appeared from behind a corner of the convent. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 Staggering under the blow Winter, his clothes covered with blood, gave back, and again was wounded in the side by a rapier. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts "So you are the lucky one, eh, Pearse?" he chuckled, and his hand went to his own rapier. The Pirate Woman One instant the count stood fast, clutching the hilt of a dainty rapier at his side, the gift of the king. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 The lantern and the rapier shall be our weapons.’ 'Charge It' Keeping Up With Harry It went clear back to the Elizabethan Age, and Moonson had tried picturing himself as an Elizabethan man with a ruffle at his throat and a rapier in his clasp, brawling lustily in a tavern. The Man from Time Fling another shot at that carriage, you sneaking pigskin cobbler, and by the Lord I'll send my rapier through you!” Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges With a satanic chuckle Tomlin drew back, leaving his friends to fight themselves weary, his own rapier ever presented toward them, urging them on with lashing tongue. The Pirate Woman This fish leaped half out on two occasions, once showing his beautiful proportions, his glistening silver white, and his dangerous-looking rapier. Tales of Fishes Its rays plunge into the pool of darkness still upon the meadow; they pierce it, at first separately as with rapier thrusts, and then finally billow down into it in a cascade of molten gold. The Trimming of Goosie Their glances met and held—the cold, hard, honest rapier; the subtle perfumed poison. The Affair of the Brains “This,” he said, very suddenly, whipping out his rapier. In the Days of Drake For with the pounce of a leopard Pearse was upon him, and his rapier grated over Venner's guard and darted straight at his throat. The Pirate Woman And Khalid loves a fine-sounding, easy-flowing word; a word of supple joints, so to speak; a word that you can twist and roll out, flexible as a bamboo switch, resilient as a fine steel rapier. The Book of Khalid He had removed his coat and vest, and stood, a not ungraceful figure, in the sunshine, bending his rapier and feeling its point with his thumb. The Wild Geese "Now, a good gentlemanly fight with a rapier is quite another thing," he went on. Mr. Wicker's Window But at a word from the monk he smiled a grim, meaning smile, and thrusting back his rapier into its sheath turned away from us with a face full of hate and malignity. In the Days of Drake As for side-arms, they had been taken from the museum of antiquities,--flint hatchets, helmets, Frankish battle-axes, javelins, halberds, rapiers, and so on; and also in those domestic arsenals commonly known as "cupboards" and "kitchens." A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories The device of the Region seems to have nothing to do with the water, except, perhaps, that the idea of a triplicity is preserved in the three horizontally disposed rapiers. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Counterblow had followed blow, swift as the clash of rapiers in a duel of fencers. The Astronomy of the Bible An Elementary Commentary on the Astronomical References of Holy Scripture Their full-backed coats were slightly lifted, on the left, by the tips of their rapiers, and a froth of white, lace or muslin, fell from their necks onto satin waistcoats. Mr. Wicker's Window The message was most insulting in its wording and ended by declaring that if Fox "had anything of a gentleman or manhood" in him he would render satisfaction in a personal encounter with rapiers. Patrician and Plebeian Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion It needed only the slightest flutter of an opponent’s rapier to throw Mrs. Waddington on the defensive. The Readjustment It went through and through you, quivering and vibrating like a rapier; but the common classes of Russians delight in it above all earthly sounds. The Land of Thor Here are weapons; take your choice—pistols, rapiers, or the gloves. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France |
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