| 单词 | scaling ladder |
| 例句 | As it was, Stannis would hardly need scaling ladders to storm the walls. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was just before dawn, with no one astir but a few silent Helpers mopping floors, sweeping walkways, or scaling ladders to scrub mildew from ceilings. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Last month, dozens were arrested for scaling ladders and breaking into the building. Taiwan students end textbook protest as typhoon approaches 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z As soon as he heard the firing Rupert hastened to draw up his own men, but the scaling ladders were not ready. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z In the stir of free ideas, the surprise of discovery, and the glow of accomplishment, life grew heroic, attainment seemed easy, and no ideals too lofty for the scaling ladders of human aspiration. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z This wall was straight and steep, could not be ascended without scaling ladders, and had but one entrance. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The ascent of the walls by scaling ladders was successful, yet Crœsus maintained the citadel and defended it bravely in the deceptive hope that his allies would arrive. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Seeing the Zebra go in, all the boats with scaling ladders, attended by the gun-boats, seemed to fly towards the scene of action. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z Flying bridges were again prepared, and landing parties were directed to leap ashore on the narrow beach between the wall and the water, and get to work with rams and scaling ladders. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Others had rams, scaling ladders, iron hooks, and siege implements of all kinds. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z If we shall arrive without discovery, it may be that falling upon it at daylight we may take it, by planting upon it twenty scaling ladders, at the cost of fifty lives. The Spaniards in Florida Comprising the notable settlement of the Huguenots in 1564, and the History and Antiquities of St. Augustine, Founded A.D. 1565 2011-09-24T02:00:14.187Z Three times they mounted to the assault, here through the breach, yonder by means of their scaling ladders. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Accordingly the Admiral ordered a number of bamboos of thirty feet long to be cut and made into scaling ladders, connected with strong line. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z "It's a pity ye can't see them all," he said, "they are lying in heaps up in the corner yonder, where we cut the scaling ladders from beneath them!" A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z Amidst this heavy fighting, Cpl Stephens used a scaling ladder to see over the wall, which was about 9ft high, to enable him to provide covering fire to support the group in the orchard. Afghanistan death marine was shot 2011-05-24T13:16:01Z In a very few days the Normans had prepared themselves with scaling ladders, and had cut long poles from the forest for the purpose of pushing the defenders from the wall. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z The main body had halted at the scarp of the hill, some forty yards from the wall, awaiting the arrival of the scaling ladders before making the final and decisive assault. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z As to life saving and manœuvring gear, some brigades rely almost entirely on hook ladders, others almost entirely depend on scaling ladders or telescopic escapes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z The light little guns with the pepperpot snouts were swiftly swung round in the direction of the scaling ladders and the hurrying clouds of men. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z On the 29th the Germans again attacked south of the canal, and tried to get into the "keep" by means of scaling ladders, but were beaten off with severe losses. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z In the meantime, the Normans reversed their scaling ladders and slid down into the quadrangle, and came trooping after the fugitives. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z The scaling ladders came up, and some scores of men went swarming over the parapet and Chapultepec was taken. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z This was a long scaling ladder, supported by a few persons who were endeavouring to penetrate the living mass, and by which they meant to gain entrance to the house. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z A favorite field of invention was that of all sorts of apparatus relating to war, military engines, devices for pushing scaling ladders away from walls and many others. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z They were not comfortable, those horse-drawn caravans with their knifeboard roofs and perilous scaling ladders, that is, they were not comfortable excepting on the box seats to which every man's ambition soared. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z Guns, scaling ladders, baggage, ammunition, sick and wounded, were left behind. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical For what reason they were staying there we knew not at the time, but I afterwards heard it was some trouble about scaling ladders. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z In fancy we watched the hordes of frenzied Turks storming the high walls of Fort St. Elmo, hastening up the scaling ladders by scores. The Story of Malta On the following morning Bourbon attacked the Leonine City, and while mounting a scaling ladder fell mortally wounded by a shot, which Benvenuto Cellini in his Life claims to have fired. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" Upon the first start, on going into action, we ascended a hill where scaling ladders would have been an advantage to us. My First Campaign Men fell from the scaling ladders by the score, many pierced through the head by balls, others felled by clubbed guns. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Hum—no, I see no signs of scaling ladders mam and the ground is soft, d'ye see? Our Admirable Betty A Romance A party of sappers with felling axes, and commanded by Lieutenant Wemyss, and two scaling ladders in charge of Lieutenant Pigan, accompanied the assaulting column. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan Angered by his repulse, Pakenham ran to the head of a regiment bearing scaling ladders and called upon his men to follow him. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Accordingly, on the 3d of May the troops turned out with scaling ladders; the fire-ship came up the river under easy sail, and arrived near the shipping before it was discovered. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The blood-howl of the clans rang unceasing on the frosty air, and Stark heard the rap of scaling ladders against stone. Black Amazon of Mars For this purpose there had been sent one thousand two hundred and fifty men in barges, with scaling ladders and other implements for storming the fort. Elsie at Viamede Jupiter punished his defiance by setting him on fire with lightning on the scaling ladder, and he was burnt to death. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition "Hewen! get the scaling ladders ready," said the Duke with a stern voice. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. The second barrier was reached; they applied their scaling ladders to storm it. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The men rushed forward with the scaling ladders, but they were full ten feet too short. Francezka The Portuguese were nearly successful, but their over impetuosity caused all the scaling ladders to be broken by the crowds of soldiers who tried to mount them at once. Rulers of India: Albuquerque It was not yet noon, when the women and the more aged citizens, unsuspected by the foot-soldiers, appeared on the walls and let down scaling ladders over them. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli Lord Fleming, the governor, leaped the wall into the boat that had brought the scaling ladders and was rowed away. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters At one time, while attacking a small town, he seized a scaling ladder and mounted with the troops. Alexander the Great Makers of History But why don't you make a couple of scaling ladders? The Boy Scout Fire Fighters Punctual to the moment the troops climbed out of their trenches with the aid of steps or scaling ladders and drew up in line before making a rush at the German trenches. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War On this fatal day of Rome's direst need they were hurled down upon the advancing Goth, whom the narrow streets had enabled to approach with scaling ladders. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I By notching their sides the Malays make wonderfully light scaling ladders, which can be conveyed with facility, where heavier machines could not be transported. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains Their sieges were unscientific, and their means of assault scaling ladders, sapping hatchets, and long pikes brought up to the walls under a sort of shed. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 At the time mentioned the troops came out of the trenches with the aid of steps or scaling ladders and drew up in line before making a rush at the German trenches. World's War Events, Vol. I Bard’s Tertia fell on with scaling ladders, some near a flanker, and others scaled the horne work before the draw-bridge on the east side.” A Walk through Leicester being a Guide to Strangers The French brought scaling ladders to mount the walls, but above them the English stood ready with boiling pitch and melted lead to hurl into the faces of those who succeeded in mounting. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Then the scaling ladders were brought, the rush was made, and the castle taken. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Within half an hour of the entrance of the little party into this semi-ruinous strong-hold, the legionary foot came up, about a hundred and fifty men in number, but without scaling ladders, artillery, or engines. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 The sailors had no scaling ladder with them. Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser A Brave Fight Against Odds Here, however, I was less fortunate, there being no way of entering the building, save by walking in through the gate, or climbing the walls with the help of a scaling ladder. Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess But, through the carelessness of the colonel commanding the 44th regiment, the scaling ladders had been forgotten, and it was impossible to mount the parapet. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Some of the columns were provided with scaling ladders, axes and other implements by which they might mount the wall or open breaches in it. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 Though discovered, scrambling up by means of scaling ladders, they forced their way in, and in a few minutes became masters of the castle. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea Not only was no assault ever made, but the enemy had no boats or scaling ladders with which to attempt an assault, as Anderson must have known. The Supplies for the Confederate Army, how they were obtained in Europe and how paid for. The savages had reared their rude scaling ladders against it, and by these means some gained the top, while others clambered up with the agility of cats. The Cryptogram A Story of Northwest Canada After some whispering they divided forces, and King Richard climbed up the old apple tree at the corner of the house while King Philip led his forces up the scaling ladder again. Chicken Little Jane Had they been acquainted with the use of scaling ladders, by attacking at different points, they might easily, by their superior numbers, have carried the place by storm. Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky Run the scaling ladder up or down, it doesn't much matter—there are hundreds of applicants for every round; and only one man can stand on each—and climb, as I mean to. Flamsted quarries I like to measure battlements and prepare my scaling ladders, and lead a forlorn hope. The Gold of Chickaree The commanding officer, seeing that they were determined to hold out until the bitter end, now issued orders for the construction of scaling ladders with which to gain admittance to the fort. The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles Immediately King Philip once more planted his scaling ladder, but his ally disappeared around the house. Chicken Little Jane Among them was Captain Bate, of the Actaeon, who was killed while about to mount a scaling ladder. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Some said it was for the secretary to inspect the navy yard; some to examine into the defenses of the fort; and some said that it meant scaling ladders and a midnight assault. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death The Sheriff had provided himself with scaling ladders, and, concentrating his attack on the front, ordered his storming party to charge across the road. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales It was proposed that a number of scaling ladders be made and that the place be carried by assault. The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles No cheer was heard, only the confused noise of many feet and suppressed calls to this one and that to come and help to man the scaling ladders. Patsy Each of these little columns was furnished with scaling ladders. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 Other parties, with scaling ladders, were to attack the uninjured part of the wall, and to draw off the attention of the besiegers. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem We carried a number of scaling ladders, with stout ropes and hooks. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler So high were the palisades that the scaling ladders could not reach the summit. The Three Admirals A supply of scaling ladders had been prepared and brought on shore, and Lord Claymore had taken good care that they should be long enough. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Indeed, close following on the first conception of the scaling ladders, this matter had passed through his mind, and had been settled to his satisfaction. The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" After a short time they reappeared and climbed down the scaling ladders, carrying several inert forms, and Brandon spoke into his transmitter. Spacehounds of IPC These, aided by ropes and scaling ladders, got down to the ledge; and from this point they and Oldham slung themselves down to the bed of the stream, by the same means. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti They were received by a withering fire from the fortifications, which brought many to the ground, but, nothing daunted, they pushed forward to plant their scaling ladders against the palisades. The Three Admirals The scaling ladders were planted against the walls; the French made some attempt to throw them down, but some of the seamen held them fast at the foot while the others climbed up. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War The Major commanding the feint attack heard, comprehended after a fashion, and checked his men; and the Forty-sixth, as a well-disciplined regiment, dropped off its scaling ladders and came to heel. Fort Amity He would have resembled a king in his coronation robes compelled to lead a forlorn hope up the scaling ladders. Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) Or, brave firemen scaling ladders and bearing lovely girls out of the horrible flames. The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs Just as they arrived the guns pointed in that direction had ceased firing, and large bodies of men were seen through the gloom approaching with scaling ladders. The Three Admirals To the walls they advanced, bearing scaling ladders, which they hastened to place. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. “These outlaws have indeed a daring captain; but without machines, scaling ladders, and experienced leaders my castle may defy them.” The Literary World Seventh Reader While the herald was gone upon his errand, Morgan set some buccaneers to make a dozen scaling ladders, "so broad that three or four men at once might ascend by them." On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. Hall tried it with scaling ladders, only to fail. The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America At the signal rocket the enemy swept forward toward the canal, with companies of British sappers bearing scaling ladders and fascines of sugar cane. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 Here Joan seized a scaling ladder, and was mounting it herself when an arrow struck and wounded her. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Mr. Fopling spoke of marriage as though it were a desperate creature of citadels and mines and scaling ladders and smoke-filled breaches, to face which would call for the soul of a paladin. The President A novel Here scaling ladders in a trice they rear, And firebrands suddenly and flames appear. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor They had brought scaling ladders with them, and with these they succeeded, fighting with great bravery and determination, in gaining the walls. Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick The attack was made in the following manner:—First a lino of skirmishers with men carrying scaling ladders, gabions, and fascines among them. Roumania Past and Present Sixteen field-pieces were landed at the same time, and the sailors got them, with the scaling ladders, to the heights above Ferrol. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth So Wych Hazel sat down to wait, amusing herself with thoughts of the sensation on the cliff, and wondering what sort of scaling ladders could be improvised in a hurry. Wych Hazel They marched, over the ice of Lake Champlain, down to Ticonderoga, where they rested a week, and constructed three hundred scaling ladders. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent Boat after boat with scaling ladders was filled with soldiers and shoved off, some of them out of sight in the dimness where the men, lying on their oars, waited for their comrades. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6 A force of men carrying scaling ladders were placed with Johnston. General Scott This is the side they will try to escape by; therefore, Mr. Herbert, you will lead your men round here with four scaling ladders. The Queen's Cup There was a short lull, while immense scaling ladders, made by the Americans for attacking the city walls in case the relief had failed to get in any other way, were rushed up. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation His men got together some five hundred scaling ladders. A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861 They tried their scaling ladders, they fought for a time with that desperate courage which never forsook them. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6 The hold was about half full of cotton bales, railroad ties, oakum, resin, and the like, and they descended to them by means of a scaling ladder, clambering thence toward the forward bulkhead. Dan Merrithew Tomorrow morning we will cut down some young saplings and make a dozen scaling ladders. The Queen's Cup Cheer after cheer both parties gave, and then there was heard the sound of axes and the placing of scaling ladders, as the soldiers gained the palisades. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia Without, the Romans planted scaling ladders, mounted them and were pitched backward into the moat regularly. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The column led by Colonel Duque, a brave man, was now at the northern wall, and the men were rushing forward with the crowbars, axes and scaling ladders. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad "If you attempt the conquest, I'll warn you there will be scaling ladders and all the ancient paraphernalia of siege needed," said Doctor Gordon laughingly. 'Doc.' Gordon A Dyak, lying at the foot of one of the scaling ladders, and severely wounded by a shell splinter, witnessed their descent. The Wings of the Morning Every rung of the scaling ladder being raised for the storming of the German defences on land and sea was planed and polished in the British Foreign Office. The Crime Against Europe A Possible Outcome of the War of 1914 She rolled heavily in the sea, which rendered the use of the scaling ladders very difficult. The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy Ned saw them reach the wall and plant the scaling ladders, many of them. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad It was dismaying to find the scaling ladders too short to be of any use, but a small postern gate was speedily and quietly undermined. Stories of the Border Marches He was besieging their chief city, and after the garrison had been driven from the walls by volleys of missiles, he was the first man to ascend a scaling ladder and mount the walls. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The trumpet then sounded the charge, the barbarians were driven from the walls by a shower of missiles, and the scaling ladders planted against them. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Units were now landing rapidly and No. 7 platoon succeeded in placing heavy scaling ladders in positions, and then formed up to support Nos. The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy They spill their blood on the scaling ladders when the town gate is open.' At a Winter's Fire The French were swarming up the scaling ladders, pouring into their tower, carrying all before them. A Heroine of France One night some noise was heard at the foot of the sea-wall of the castle, where it appeared that the enemy were applying great numbers of scaling ladders. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time "These outlaws have indeed a daring captain; but without machines, scaling ladders, and experienced leaders, my castle may defy them." Ivanhoe The passing of the men from the Mole on to the parapet by means of the scaling ladders was rendered hazardous by the enemy opening fire at that portion of the Mole. The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy She planted a scaling ladder with her own hands, and mounted a tower wall, but was struck by an English arrow in the neck, and fell into the trench. A Child's History of England The Boeotians besieging Megara, and ready to carry the town by storm, upon a groundless rumor that Philopoemen was at hand with succor, ran away, and left their scaling ladders at the wall behind them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The enemy advanced in profound silence and applied seven hundred scaling ladders to the walls, on which they immediately mounted with loud shouts. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time They pressed forward more eagerly than ever with their scaling ladders, and it was plain that soon they would inevitably put the place to the storm. The Lost Continent Some firebrands, others scaling ladders bear, And those they toss aloft, and these they rear: The flames now launch'd, the feather'd arrows fly, And clouds of missive arms obscure the sky. The Aeneid English Suddenly the assault burst on them in its fullest force; before they could brace themselves to the surprise, the foremost Romans were more than half-way up the scaling ladders. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate They carried scaling ladders and bundles of grass. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War Proudly they proceeded to use their scaling ladders. The Gray Dawn Then word was passed down: "First wave get on and near the scaling ladders." Over the Top He learned to manage a horse, to climb a scaling ladder, to wield sword, battle-ax, and lance. Early European History At last one scaling ladder was planted upon the bodies of the dead, and hooked firmly on the gunwale of the hoarding. Hereward, the Last of the English The tribesmen, carrying scaling ladders, advanced with great determination. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War A French portable barricade had been constructed in the event of possible street fighting, a sort of wheeled framework that could be transformed into litters or scaling ladders. The Gray Dawn These he ordered to bring the scaling ladders to the place which he had marked out, as soon as the signal of the fourth watch had sounded. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 Caesar having fortified his camp, ordered scaling ladders and pent-houses to be made for a sudden assault, and hurdles to be provided. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries The scaling ladders would not stand in the mire. Hereward, the Last of the English Again the enemy brought up scaling ladders and charged with desperate ferocity. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War The flames were licking around the scaling ladder, which was already blazing. The Gray Dawn He then commanded the scaling ladders to be brought up to the walls, on every side of the city; and, under a fence of closed shields, advanced to the gates. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 Accordingly, Oldham set his Sappers to work, and by evening had ten light scaling ladders ready, each about ten feet long, and light enough to be carried by one man. With Kelly to Chitral No doubt its depth and the high face of the parapet surprised them, for they had no scaling ladders. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 Towards evening they were seen bringing scaling ladders to the opposite bank of the Haven. By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) Their comrades swarmed up the scaling ladders and filled the bastion. Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812 Once a year or so the figures on the Assyrian bas-reliefs break adrift and may be seen, with their scaling ladders and all, cleaning the outside of the windows in the dome of the reading-room. The Note-Books of Samuel Butler And they devised machines of divers kinds, and scaling ladders, and many other engines, and wrought diligently to take the city. Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople Some rushed to the gates and slew the first they met, others hurled darts into the city, and others, by means of scaling ladders, sought to climb over the ramparts. Story of Aeneas "If we want to get up the wall we won't want any scaling ladders," remarked Tom grimly. The Rover Boys in the Jungle Or, Stirring Adventures in Africa At two o'clock in the morning, the columns moved out of the trenches, with the utmost silence, bearing scaling ladders, and crept stealthily over the plain toward the apparently slumbering fort. Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812 So, up he went, deserting the faithful scaling ladder on the roof, for the time being. The Voice on the Wire The Venetians were firmly minded that the scaling ladders ought to be planted on the ships, and all the attack made from the side by the sea. Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople Again and again, from her lofty perch, Miriam could see the scaling ladders appear above the crest of the wall. Pearl-Maiden During the taking of the Takú forts he carried scaling ladders at the heads of the storming columns and planted them against the walls. Revolution, and Other Essays Swarming across the mass of debris in the ditch, they ascended the breach without opposition, and their scaling ladders were placed against the new wall before the knights could hurry up to its defence. A Knight of the White Cross : a tale of the siege of Rhodes A scaling ladder, it may be explained to the uninitiated, is about eight feet long—a single fire-proof bar, on which are short cross-pieces. The Voice on the Wire Douglas and his followers, supplied with scaling ladders, crept on all fours towards the walls. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce If the latter order an assault with scaling ladders and it is repulsed with bloody loss, the generals risk a prosecution when they get home for "casting away the lives of their fellow citizens." A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life Kintail renewed the siege and brought his scaling ladders nearer the castle. History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name A few hours more, and their scaling ladders would be planted against the walls. Antonina Then he glided rapidly to the ground, and with the assistance of a dozen ready hands he dragged away the scaling ladder. Love-at-Arms He also attempted to surprise Berwick by a night attack, and had placed his scaling ladders against the wall, when the garrison was alarmed by the barking of a dog, and the assailants were repulsed. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce They brought one of their scaling ladders and drew me through the window. The Wanderer's Necklace There seems to be little doubt that the enemy had some inkling of our intention, as the fort was found to have been so strengthened as to be impregnable without scaling ladders. The Great Boer War "Run with truck one hundred and fifty yards; take twenty-five foot ladder," and so forth and so forth, Dan O'Brien's the boy for scaling ladders. Back Home She said besides, that she was the first to place a scaling ladder on the bastile of the bridge, and as she raised it she was struck in the neck. Jeanne D'Arc: her life and death So far, so good," said he to himself; "when the scaling ladder is up, the soldier follows, I suppose. Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth If necessary, by means of this scaling ladder, he could work entirely from the outside. The Lost House He made the captive monks and nuns carry the scaling ladders; in this unwonted exploit the poor religious folk lost many of their numbers. Essays in Little |
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