| 单词 | battle-axe |
| 例句 | "Just so, that is the grip. You are not holding a battle-axe, you are holding a—" “—needle,” Arya finished for him, fiercely.. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "This hauberk I wear is large for me, but it should fit Conn nicely, and the battle-axe I carry would suit Shagga's mighty hand far better than that wood-axe he holds." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But there was nothing childish about the battle-axe slung below his shield. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “A celt is a kind of battle-axe,” said Arthur, surprising the magician with this piece of information more than he had been surprised for several generations. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A huge double-bladed battle-axe, still lying where he had seen it last, untouched. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The body was sewn into a cloak of the finest silk, decorated with a battle-axe sigil. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He freed his battle-axe, brandishing it above his head. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I would never call her a battle-axe, but she was a tough cookie. Laura Lippman on turning true crime into fiction: "Am I not appropriating somebody's story?" 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Casting Robin Wright as Wonder Woman’s aunt, re-imagining the battle-axe as a battler, with an axe, is a feminist act. Why Wonder Woman is a masterpiece of subversive feminism 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z I didn’t need a stranger to tell me I was goofy: I had a battle-axe grandmother who once compared me to Ken Dodd. Operation smile: how jaw surgery changed my life 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z Versalles kept both hands on the bat as he ripped through pitches, emulating more of a battle-axe swing than a sword, a style that was more comparable to Gimli from “Lord of the Rings.” The historic MVP race between Cuban Twins and their unidentical baseball careers 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z During his set the singer also paid tribute to his auntie, Pat, who he described as a "battle-axe" before performing his hit, Before You Go which was written about her. Big Weekend: Lewis Capaldi tells crowd he's 'living childhood dream' 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “It’s no fun for anyone if you’re sitting around being a misery. I’m no snowflake, probably a battle-axe. I was brought up by my mother to get on with things,” she says. 'I’m no snowflake': Anne Glenconner on Margaret, marriage and Meghan Markle 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z On Monday night's show, Davis left Sajak's mouth hanging when he said point-blank: "I’ve been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an old battle-axe named Kim." 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant who complained about 'loveless marriage' explains what led to remarks 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Whenever I saw the “disco axe,” as Goldberg calls it, I thought of that pejorative term for a fierce woman—“battle-axe”—and how she was redefining the role. The Attorney Fighting Revenge Porn 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z For the other three, he is Dame Dotty, a comedy battle-axe who has become a festive fixture at the Customs House theatre in South Shields. There's nothing like a panto dame 2012-12-17T04:29:04Z But he repeated it with great vehemence and effect, wielding it as a battle-axe to break in pieces the idols of the heathen. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z In his hand was a battle-axe well gilded. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z To the left of the gallows stand two official geese, with mace and battle-axe. The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z And I didn't see a single thing that looked like a warrior or a sword or a battle-axe, though he called them all by name. Joel: A Boy of Galilee 2012-03-24T02:00:17.137Z Their common name, Saxon, came from a peculiar weapon, the sachs; a stone war-mallet or battle-axe, which was made fast to a longer or shorter wooden handle. Pine Needles 2012-02-20T03:00:19.367Z Stone battle-axe Continuing our voyage, we saw the buffaloes hasten away, and moored our vessel at twilight to some trees on the north bank. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z A reverse of this engraving, marked S. An engraving on wood of Death presenting an hour-glass, surmounted by a dial, to a soldier who holds with both his hands a long battle-axe. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z A "meke"—dance—by three hundred gorgeously caparisoned Fijian warriors, wielding each an ancient battle-axe, which followed, was a marvel of well-timed movement. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z A battle-axe, or scull-cracker, to make four holes at a blow. City Scenes or a peep into London 2012-01-20T03:00:10.690Z The polished battle-axe was more used in Grand Canary, while stone and obsidian, roughly cut, were commoner in Teneriffe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z Her horns pierced his armour of proof, though his mighty battle-axe struck her in the forehead. Ecclesiastical Curiosities 2011-12-13T03:00:24.507Z O. Death and the Swiss soldier with his battle-axe; and, S. a queen between two Deaths, one of whom leads her, the other holds up her train. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z In the course of the day the Prince received a number of presents, including, from Maori chiefs, an ancient and possibly unique greenstone mere or battle-axe, and a fine Wharikiwoka—a mat-cloak lined with feathers. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z A battle-axe with a pistol at the end. City Scenes or a peep into London 2012-01-20T03:00:10.690Z Zwingle's helmet and battle-axe; three suits of female armor; curious shields, cannon, pikes, and every variety of personal defence. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z In his "march to the sea" he has left enduring landmarks, and with his battle-axe notched centuries long lost in the mighty past. Nature and Culture 2011-11-17T03:00:34.107Z Death shoots an arrow at a warrior armed with sword and battle-axe. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z In this encounter he lost his sword, but by good fortune, met with a battle-axe, with which he clave down to the waist every one that stood in his way. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z A hatchet or battle-axe was called neter, and was the usual symbol for a god. Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics 2011-10-19T02:00:21.933Z And his face is blanched, and sorrow sits Carven upon his brow, And his right arm slacks for the battle-axe, The warlike field to plough. The Deluge and Other Poems 2011-10-15T02:00:29.350Z At last he is brought to the acknowledgment that the ascent of man is the stone upon which his "battle-axe shall whet its edge." Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z Rhoisakes, thundering behind him, aimed a blow with his keen battle-axe which shore away the king's crest and half the double plume. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The Egyptian archers carried a curved, broad-bladed sword, and a dagger or a battle-axe for combat at close quarters. Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z The Lapith had both arms raised, and perhaps held a battle-axe. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z We foregathered with one chip from the modern battle-axe: a Sergeant and old soldier who had been through all the war and through South Africa. Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front 2011-09-09T02:01:03.463Z He then waves his battle-axe aloft to fell God's glowing banner, when Michael, clad in glittering armor, "like a god amid a ring of suns," suddenly confronts him. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z An ancient weapon, half hook, half battle-axe, of Tartar origin. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Wielding aloft a mighty battle-axe he dealt death and destruction around him wherever he went. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z One of the Persians lies dead on the ground; his mounted comrade urges his horse against the Greek, who draws back, and raises his arm to strike with a battle-axe. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z I shall be King Richard and have a battle-axe—no, let’s be the Normans.” Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Uriel: He waves his battle-axe aloft to fell God's banner, that, descending, darts the beams And fairer radiance of God's name into His glowing face. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z I wants a suit o' mail an' a 'alberd; a toonic, and my legs free; a dagger in my teeth—not a tooth-pick; a battle-axe in my 'and—not a crutch. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z “Let them try,” cried the king, who was dressed in his war clothes, with spear, and sword, and short stout battle-axe, and really looked imposing. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z Both arms are raised to strike, and probably wielded a battle-axe. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z The giant brought out his battle-axe, which had a blade seven acres in size. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z The battle-axe cast from this hand, Thy shield then from the other: nay, not thus, Not higher. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z There were other spies who knew only the use of the battle-axe of Coeur-de-Lion; but they were often deceived though very well paid; in fact, the ordinary paid spy is a bad investment. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z She was manned by thirty of the bravest and biggest of the islanders, and each had, in addition to a spear, a ponderous battle-axe. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z The others recalled the terrible grandmamma who wielded her gold-headed cane with almost as much freedom as an ancient warrior did his battle-axe. The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z More important still, he had felled Batu Khan himself with one blow of his battle-axe! 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z Lucifer: That is the stone Whereon this battle-axe shall whet its edge. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z It is upon the looker-on only--not upon the victim who is smitten down--that the battle-axe of Death casts a flash of light. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Oswald immediately dashes to the spot and his battle-axe descends in thunder strokes. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Well, sir, will you be so good as to show me the difference between a battle-axe and a broad-axe? The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z He got into the saddle with some difficulty, owing to the tendency of his battle-axe to get between his legs; but once there, the warrior was at home. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z Within his hand a battle-axe he bore, And from his left arm hung a glimmering shield, Wherein his morning-star was artfully Embossed: thus stood he poised to venture all. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z As with every title since the epoch shattering seventh incarnation, it has split critical opinion with a mighty battle-axe. Top 20 Games of 2010: part one 2010-12-21T09:01:25Z When a burly knight approaches at the conclusion, our Assassin hero chucks a massive battle-axe at his chest sending him flying across the screen. E3 2010: Ubisoft reveals Michael Jackson dance game ? and more 2010-06-15T16:14:00Z Thus spoke the Borderer, and with his battle-axe in his hand, he embraced his wife and his son, and wept. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Obey, sirrahs, or else—hum—ha—hrrrrugh!!!” and the Baron waved his battle-axe, 134 and looked as if he had swallowed the meat-chopper and the gridiron and the blunderbuss, all at one mouthful. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z In England and Scotland the battle-axe was much employed, the Lochaber-axe remaining a formidable implement of destruction in the hands of the Highlanders to a recent period. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis The favourite weapons of the ancient Germanic races were the battle-axe, the lance or dart, and the sword. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli It is said that in the hands of a powerful man familiar with it, no weapon is so destructive at close quarters as the broad-bladed, keen-edged battle-axe of those days. The Story of Malta Archy silently drew back the massy bars; in a moment the iron door stood ajar, and Sandy Armstrong, battle-axe in hand, burst into the court-yard, and into the midst of his besiegers. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 His voice was heard above the clamor of battle and discord of Pixie drums echoing the call "Rescue!" as he poised aloft his battle-axe, the "Bigbelief" as his sailors used to call it. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies It was a great club, studded with brass-headed nails, and also a most murderous battle-axe, so that the same whirl might fell one foe and cleave another. Witching Hill Stone hatchet in the National Museum, Dublin: probably used as a battle-axe. A Reading Book in Irish History Though he was gray with age, being threescore years and ten, still his practiced arm was stout and able to wield the terrible battle-axe with dire effect. The Story of Malta The boy caught the spirit of his sire, and flourished his Jedburgh-staff, or battle-axe, in his hand. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Rodney's sword and the battle-axe of Ask cut great gaps in the Stygian ranks. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies One day I took the handsomest suit of armor from Bodegesil's racks, I sequestered a sword, a battle-axe, a lance and a buckler. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess There would have been horse and hound and battle-axe—sword and lance—all the rest of it. The Day of His Youth The enemy goes down under the terrible sweeping blows of battle-axe and of mace, like grass before the scythe. The Story of Malta "Plantagenet" began as follows: "Richard of England, monarch brave, Bold as the lion that haunts the cave, Wielding thy battle-axe with a crash, As into the foe thou dost boldly dash!" Shadows of Flames A Novel MacWhirlie stepped upon one, battle-axe in hand, and was followed by Corporal Shine. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Isn't the very battle-axe Guards laughing at you? Jack Hinton The Guardsman Here the conditions were different, and the sword was more than a match for the battle-axe and javelin, with the consequence that the rash English were badly cut up. Hastings and Neighbourhood "These infidels seem to welcome death," said Grand Master La Vallette, while at his advanced age he was wielding the deadly battle-axe upon the ramparts during the siege of Malta. The Story of Malta He was armed with an assegai and battle-axe, and as he stood there rolling his eyes around, I could see the three miserable wretches shivering and speechless with fear. The King's Assegai A Matabili Story He struck the end of his battle-axe upon the wall. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies One look satisfied him that the man was a Mhehe, who had armed himself with a long oval-shaped shield, broad-bladed spear, and battle-axe, for a desperate enterprise. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa He was seated alone, a few councillors attending him several paces in the background, and save for a battle-axe, no arms were near him. The White Shield Fighting Weapons.—The battle-axe has been described above with axes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" Each held in his hand an assegai and a battle-axe. The King's Assegai A Matabili Story The knight prayed to heaven to aid his strength, and lifting his battle-axe dashed it with all his might on the giant’s forehead. About London Do you see that big man with the great battle-axe in his belt, and a long ivory horn slung to his shoulder? My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa Let the old battle-axe really have something to complain about. Probability During the bustle one of the soldiers would have cleft the Lord Stanley's skull, with a battle-axe. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West In aspect they were like the kindred of old Masuka, but shorter and broader, and many were armed with bows and arrows as well as with assegai and battle-axe. The King's Assegai A Matabili Story In his hand he held a short-handled, heavy battle-axe, and between his eyes was painted the small red disk. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Now nobody in Europe wants this family again; they have done their part; and they are as much bygones as chain-armour or a battle-axe.' Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier He had used a bulldozer for a battering ram, had driven it single handed directly into the fire-spitting mouth of the objective, raising its blade like a battle-axe. The Brain With great difficulty Gibamund defended himself with his sword against the tremendous blows the Herulian's right arm dealt with his battle-axe. The Scarlet Banner Ruler of the Romani--since Earl Teja gained the high-road of Thessalonica, nothing stands between your throne and his battle-axe but the walls of this city. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 They found old Hildebrand sitting calmly, like inevitable fate itself, upon the King's couch, his chin resting on his hand, and his hand upon his stone battle-axe. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The inside figure strikes the hour on a bell before him with a battle-axe in his hands. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See In a corner of the stable lay a round blue German shield, a spear, and a battle-axe, the weapons that had been taken from the boy at his seizure. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 But the brave fellow, heedless of the pain, dropped the spear and gripped the battle-axe in his belt. The Scarlet Banner "Give me three spears!" cried Teja, and gave his shield and battle-axe to Adalgoth, who stood near him still, though wounded. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 And he hurled his stone battle-axe--he was almost the only one who still carried this ancient heathen weapon--at the Byzantine. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) On the coins of Menecratia, in Phrygia, it is represented between two asterisks, with a serpent wreathed around a battle-axe, inserted into it, as an accessory symbol, signifying preservation and destruction. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning Fiercely the Bajuvaren put his hand to the battle-axe in his girdle. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 Metaphorically and actually, the lance and the battle-axe were still rivalling each other in the warfare of daily life. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Thor stood at the midnight end of the world, And the battle-axe flew from his hand. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Then the song of Arthur's knights rises, a majestic chorus of triumph: Clang battle-axe and clash brand. Vocal Expression A Class-book of Voice Training and Interpretation But the soldier who had taken it refused to give it up, and broke it into fragments with his francisca, or battle-axe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" And they immediately set to work with the bronze helmet, or deer-skin cap, full of red wine in the left hand, the battle-axe in the right. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 Terga like a battle-axe, with the edge smooth, and the point of the handle bent towards the carina. A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. They already seemed to hear the battle-axe of the "Black Earl" knocking at their gates. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Theophilus, undaunted, commands a veteran to strike the image with his battle-axe. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition Second quarter, Norway, a lion crowned, or holding a Danish battle-axe. Notes and Queries, Number 233, April 15, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc With a keen look the Roman measured his adversary, who now drew his last weapon, the short-handled battle-axe, from his girdle, and raised it to strike. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 From one of these I picked a battle-axe, and then, leaving my candle behind me, I crept on tip-toe down the passage and peeped in at the open door. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly When Hildebrand had measured the fifteen spans, he held his thumb upon the spot at which he had arrived, and struck his battle-axe against the floor; it sounded hollow. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 If a tree is struck by lightning it is because some one has thrown his battle-axe at it. Five Stages of Greek Religion They wielded ridicule as a keen rapier, more swift and fatal than the heaviest battle-axe. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) On the third day he met the pilgrim who had given him the sleeping powder and robbed him of his sword, his battle-axe, and steed. The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales They lay in earth their bowyer-chief, And at his side their hands bestow His dreaded battle-axe and sheaf Of arrows, but without a bow. Poetical Works of William Cullen Bryant Household Edition Teja stood firm, and, receiving the stroke upon his narrow shield, pierced his adversary through the body with the lance-like point of his battle-axe. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 A strong man could whirl one of them round his head, like a two-handed sword or battle-axe, and, when the momentum was sufficient, hurl it over the water for about seventy-five feet. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships I saw figures before me; faces seemed to look into my own; and as a battle-axe of old time, so my rifle's butt would fall upon them. The House Under the Sea A Romance I will give back your horse, your sword, and battle-axe, and, for my crime, three powders besides. The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales The Indian rushed upon him, swinging his battle-axe in both hands; but Sylvestre warded the blow so that the axe glanced over his shield and buried its edge deeply in the ground. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots His long black locks waved about his bare head; in his left hand he carried a firebrand; in his right the dreaded battle-axe. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 He gave the bishop the vase, and soon after avenged the insult by striking the chieftain dead with his own battle-axe, saying,— “Thus didst thou to the vase at Soissons.” Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden The arms required were the sabre, the bow, with a quiver full of arrows, and the battle-axe. Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series I would add as a farther Query, the question of the meaning of the battle-axe and pansy, which appear on the "prie-dieu" at Chillon. Notes and Queries, Number 196, July 30, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc The vegetable kingdom furnishes natural cords, flat stones with more or less cutting edges could be chosen and bound to the end of the club, and the earliest form of the battle-axe would be produced. Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution "The voice of the Prefect!" exclaimed Teja, and opening the door which led from the study into the hall, he sprang forward, swinging his battle-axe. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 In the division of the booty, a high-spirited and selfish Frankish chieftain objected to the bishop’s claim, and, to show his contempt for him and the Church, struck the vase with his battle-axe. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden On the appointed day, thirteen knights of either side, glittering in full harness, armed with sword and battle-axe, and prepared for a contest to the death, rode forth into the lists. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History You had to hack your way through, you said, and it was on my people that your battle-axe fell. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 Behold the adversary has a buckler, a battle-axe, and an armful of javelins.” Egyptian Literature Comprising Egyptian tales, hymns, litanies, invocations, the Book of the Dead, and cuneiform writings Teja, again become master of his battle-axe, and rid of his nearest foes, now sprang forward to attack in his turn. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Our tongues have enough to do at home, without chattering in high places; and as to our arms! mine could ill wield battle-axe or broadsword. The Buccaneer A Tale He was then at Lyons, and was about to hold a tilt, with lance and battle-axe, before the ladies and the king. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History It was his when life began, not when life was paid for it under the battle-axe of war. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II These solemn centuries look down upon this day; look down upon the sheathed sword, the broken coup stick, the shattered battle-axe, the deserted wigwams, the last red men mobilized on the plains of death. The Vanishing Race To these may be added, amber mouth-pieces, bundles of long pipe-sticks, a lot of worn-out clothes, a Persian battle-axe, China ornaments for scents, coffee cups with their silver filigree stands, a Cashmere shawl, &c. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 Holding up his battle-axe—for such was his weapon—he raised it aloft, then thrust its handle deep into the soft moss of the hollow. Border Ghost Stories And now he had carved Holger Danske, who stood there erect and proud, with his long beard, holding in one hand his broad battle-axe, while with the other he leaned on the Danish arms. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Before he could retire, I cut him down with one stroke of my battle-axe, and added his scalp to those we had already taken. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography The object of a battle-axe was to break through the steel armor with which the knights and warriors of those days were accustomed to cover themselves, and which was proof against all ordinary blows. Richard I Makers of History Two thousand years before the Conquest the fierce warrior Northmen lived by the might of the halbert, fighters one and all from the days when the war-inspired mother croned of the battle-axe to her babe. Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry In vain were all attempts to drag him from his steed; before his mighty battle-axe the Saracens seemed to fall as corn before the reaper.—p. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. He was not more rapacious than France has recently shown herself to Siam, or than England to India, and he was emphatically the "battle-axe of God." Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He saw his nobles flying, but though indignant, felt no alarm; then, dismounting with all his men, he led them, battle-axe in hand, against the English charge. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History A moderate force had been left to protect it; but Richard, promising his troops plenty of booty when they should get into it, led the way, waving his battle-axe in the air. Richard I Makers of History There is the figure of a battle-axe engraved upon the slab. Chronicles of Strathearn Bisset thereupon, grasping his battle-axe, took his post on one side of the door: the Templar, sword in hand, stationed himself on the other. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. I’m what the boys call an old battle-axe. Cavanaugh: Forest Ranger A Romance of the Mountain West "For God and St. George!" he would shout, as he swung his mighty battle-axe in the air and charged at the head of his knights toward the Saracen lines. Stories of the Saints by Candle-Light Garments bright with all the varied tints of the rainbow, rich productions of Oriental looms, robes from Tyre, shawls from Cashmere, blended with instruments of warfare, swords, spears, and bucklers, the battle-axe and the helmet. Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History A sort of hatchet, resembling a battle-axe, which was used on board ship to cut away the rigging of an adversary. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Before his mighty battle-axe the Saracens seemed to shake and fall as corn before the reaper. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. He came to the tournament most gallantly, and, over the signature of “Camillus,” he dealt such powerful blows with his battle-axe of fact and logic; that “Decius” was quickly unhorsed. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. There fell from the skies four implements of gold,—a plough, a yoke, a battle-axe, and a drinking-cup. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He'd been honest enough, and if he chose to use a battle-axe instead of Toledo steel that was his privilege. Black Oxen A formidable weapon with sharp edges, used by the Polynesian Islanders and New Zealanders as a sort of battle-axe to cleave the skulls of their enemies. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He then retreated to our men, pursued by the other Saracens, one of whom gave him a heavy blow on his helmet with a battle-axe. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Seizing his battle-axe, the youth swung it around his head and split the skull of the furious beast, which fell dead. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race He was somewhat disabled by his wounded hand, but he still used his battle-axe with deadly effect. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In gold-hued mail 'against war's attacks, Each bore a sword and battle-axe, The royal host, where'er these came, Fell as if burnt with ravening flame. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse And neither the battle-axe flung full at him, nor the stone out of the sling, nor the burning brand, nor the deluge of water would injure the beloved of Asgard. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Salisbury, resolved to sell his life dearly, faced the Saracens with desperate valour, and used his battle-axe with such effect that a hundred Saracens are said to have fallen that day by his hand. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Stoutest of the English was Harold, whose heavy battle-axe would cut down horse and rider at a blow. Stories from English History Bounce smoked a tomahawk, which is a small iron hatchet used by most of the Indians of North America as a battle-axe. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains They perished slain in fierce attacks With sword and pike and battle-axe; But myriads following undismayed Their valour in the fight displayed. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse The soldier stooped to recover them; and at that moment the King struck him on the head with his battle-axe, crying 'Thus didst thou to the vase at Soissons.' Our Fathers Have Told Us Part I. The Bible of Amiens One had in his hand a battle-axe; the other a sword. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. The king dropped his battle-axe, and fell forward with a short, sharp cry of pain. Stories from English History Are ye afraid of the empty words of an unarmed priest?' and rushing forward, he struck the first blow with his battle-axe. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life The mightiest still the fight maintained, And furious upon Ráma rained Dart, arrow, spear, with wild attacks Of mace, and club, and battle-axe. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse The King "gave his battle-axe the swing," and tossed it with his full force. Our Fathers Have Told Us Part I. The Bible of Amiens The battle-axe was stained red with gore; the sword was hacked till it looked 'like a saw of dark and purple tint.' The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Where the battle raged most fiercely the French king, with his young son Philip by his side, was laying about him with his battle-axe. Stories from English History There is a Turkish scimitar, a Moorish gun, an Italian stiletto, a Japanese “happy despatch,” a Norman battle-axe, besides spears and lances and swords of shapes and kinds too numerous to mention. Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner A battle-axe is being brought down with terrific force, but somebody is thrusting up a steel shield just in time to meet it. Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge The savage it was, with his red spear and scalping-knife, his bow and his battle-axe, his brand and his poisoned arrows. The Scalp Hunters Mighty was the force with which he swung a battle-axe, ponderous enough to have served as a weapon to Cœur de Lion. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. “I daresay one of them would be very unhappy with a suit of armour on and a battle-axe.” A Voyage round the World A book for boys Obviously it is a subject that is as old as mankind, and dissertations on drill with the stone battle-axe must find a place here. The Book-Hunter at Home Then indeed was there joy and laughter amongst the gods, for each one tried how he might slay Baldur, but neither sword nor stone, hammer nor battle-axe could work him any ill. A Book of Myths A Spanish battle-axe, so contrived, as to strike four holes in a man's head at once; and has besides a pistol in its handle, with a match-lock. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Their weapons were the spear or assagai, and a sort of wooden club, occasionally a crescent-shaped battle-axe, and still less frequently the bow. Impressions of South Africa I own that I shouldn’t much like to have to fight one of them with a suit of armour on, and a spear or battle-axe in my hand. A Voyage round the World A book for boys One carried a lance, and another a pilgrim's staff, and a third a battle-axe; but the most imposing stood near the door of the hut, and in his hand he held two large keys. A Child's Book of Saints Having gone, he said that he saw no fires, but he brought with him a captive that he had taken, having a Persian bow and quiver, and a short battle-axe, such as the Amazons have. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis A knight, it was announced, might use a mace or battle-axe at pleasure; but the dagger was a prohibited weapon. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 It becomes men who are past their prime to reserve their strength for the sword and battle-axe. Erling the Bold But with bow and arrow, spear or battle-axe, Mauser or Lee-Metford, the heart behind the weapon is just the same now as then. Impressions of a War Correspondent The handle was curiously carved, of walrus ivory, and represented an ancient Danish warrior, in his mail-shirt, and armed with battle-axe and sword. Adrift in the Ice-Fields Richard flourished his battle-axe over the heads of the examiners, who jumped up in great trepidation, overturned their table, tumbled over one another, and escaped as best they might in haste and terror. Gryll Grange The splendid armor of the combatants was now defaced with dust and blood, and gave way at every stroke of the sword and battle-axe. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 Aye, truly, I have heard of them, and it is that which has sent me to the smithy this morning to hasten forward my battle-axe; for I love not too light a weapon. Erling the Bold The next day the combat to be renewed 'afoot with the lance until the breaking of the lance, and after that with the battle-axe so long as the judges might think fit.' France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Quickly were heard to sound the ringing strokes of the Champion’s trusty falchion against the black shield of the Giant, whose huge battle-axe dealt many a fearful blow in return. The Seven Champions of Christendom The device was that of a man-at-arms, with a gleaming battle-axe over his shoulder, or, as Ernest called it, the Squire. Ernest Bracebridge School Days Again our enemies pushed forward, led by their boatswain, with a huge battle-axe in his hand. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham All, without exception, carried sword or battle-axe and shield. Erling the Bold They came trooping in with coarse jokes and rough horseplay, bearing with them spoils from Lydia Warner's well-filled storeroom, among them an unopened case of battle-axe brandy. The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas Your armour is of steel so pure that no battle-axe can bruise, no weapon pierce it. The Seven Champions of Christendom “If I be a coward,” said Ludar, “it’s because I dread a frown more than a battle-axe.” Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess For three days he wandered about; and, at length exhausted, threw himself under the shelter of a cranberry bush, previously fixing the handle of his battle-axe in the earth. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. I always thought you would give your best battle-axe to have a chance of fighting Harald!” Erling the Bold The onward march of Christianity Should sweep the sword and battle-axe away; And Love, the creed which Christ our Master taught, Should bring the pride of martial skill to nought. The Song of the Exile—A Canadian Epic Saint George thundered at it with his battle-axe. The Seven Champions of Christendom The Bishop of Durham orders himself to fight With his battle-axe in his hand; He said ‘This day now I will fight As long as I can stand!’ Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series The Saonts are armed like the Korwas with bows and arrows, and the peculiar battle-axe of the country, but it is against the beasts of the forest that these weapons are used. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) The berserk shouldered his battle-axe and left the hall. Erling the Bold In return, Torborg gave him so hard a blow on the ear with her battle-axe that he fell prostrate, with his heels in the air. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Brandishing his battle-axe, he came towards me at furious speed. Lords of the North The King looked towards little Durham, And that he well beheld, That the Earl Percy was well armed, With his battle-axe entered the field. Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series And when he saw the right time come, Eyjolf caught up a battle-axe out of the stern of the boat, and gave a shove to the boat with all his might. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Beside him stood a warrior with a battle-axe, and a steel helmet on his head. Erling the Bold In debate he resembled one of the old soldiers who fought on foot or on horseback, with heavy or light arms, a battle-axe or a spear. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis It happened one day that as Bruno, armed with bow and arrow and battle-axe, was going through the forest, he suddenly heard the well-known hunting-cry of the Duke. Chatterbox, 1905. The King stooped low to plunge his hand into the coins, and while he stooped the messenger lifted high his battle-axe and clove his skull. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation But as he had been the first to drop his battle-axe, he presented Sir Thomas with a rich diamond, as he had agreed in his challenge. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. The latter weapon—a heavy double-edged blade—stood leaning against the forge chimney, along with a huge battle-axe, within reach of his hand. Erling the Bold The blow was repeated; the cry that rose in the victim's throat was converted into an abortive gurgling groan; and I heard the ponderous battle-axe carve its way through helmet, bone, and brain. Scottish Ghost Stories The Duke would have lost his life, if Bruno, with his battle-axe, had not courageously attacked the furious animal and given it a mortal wound. Chatterbox, 1905. Then turning to Richiar, he said: "If thou hadst helped thy brother, he would not have been bound"; and his skull too was cloven with the battle-axe. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation The leader was dressed in armor, and carried sword by side and battle-axe at his saddle-bow. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Only one thing do I regret, and that is, that, among the other foolish acts I have been guilty of at this time, I left my good battle-axe behind me. Erling the Bold Hassan Subah, pale as his ivory battle-axe, did not answer; every man within hearing shuddered; still the dread woman remained immovable within the porch of the temple. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity An old man thrust his battle-axe violently into my side, but I did not like to strike him, though I had now a hunting-crop in my hand. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers They fought with sword and battle-axe, and their song rang the more boldly because they knew how to strike up another tune—the fierce song of the sword. Essays on Scandinavian Literature This at an end, our hero, stirred by his "errant disposition," left Philip's court, eager, doubtless, to win his spurs by dint of battle-axe and blows of blade. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Come, what is it that ye would consult me about? not the forging of a battle-axe or spear-head, I warrant me.” Erling the Bold "You'll get what your luck brings you, like the rest of us!" said he, striking the vase so hard with his battle-axe that it was dented, and its beauty spoiled. Everyman's Land The martel or mace, the battle-axe, the great double-edged two-handed sword must deal with follies; the rapier is no better against them than a wand, unless it be the rapier of ridicule. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry See! if I were as mischievous as you insinuate— My loss may pay my folly’s tax; I’ve broke my trusty battle-axe.” Sword and Gown A Novel Karr struck him a blow on the arm with his battle-axe which rendered that arm useless, it being paralyzed or broken. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. “A pretty speech,” said Glumm, “to come from the lips of a man who never regards the weapons of his foes, and can scarce be prevailed on to carry anything but a beloved battle-axe.” Erling the Bold I will demand that he carries neither mace nor battle-axe, and that you should only carry sword and spear. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Each Fireman is to have a fire-bucket at hand near his gun, and to wear his battle-axe in a belt around his waist. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow "If it's not too great a bother And a mental overtax, Would you send your poor old father, C.O.D., a battle-axe?" The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.) He flung down his hammer, seized his battle-axe, and throwing it on his shoulder as he hurried out, speedily overtook her. Erling the Bold Then the young earl, furious at seeing disaster threaten him, dashed into the midst of the English ranks, swinging his battle-axe and, for a time, cutting a way for himself. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The size of the king's head, and the size of his battle-axe as contrasted with the size of the child, are burlesque all over. Thackeray That mighty bulk, those muscular limbs, that imperious face, could belong to none but him who had swept through the Saracen hosts with a battle-axe which no other of the Crusaders could wield. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The gigantic form of Edward Bruce, the whelming sweep of his enormous battle-axe, had cleared a partial space around the king, but still the foes hemmed in, reinforced even as they fell. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Here they faced each other; the one drew his sword, the other raised his battle-axe. Erling the Bold The ego comes forward with its battle-axe, and the spirit rejoices and exults. Insights and Heresies Pertaining to the Evolution of the Soul An ambassador from Ravana comes and offers to give up Sita for the battle-axe of Parasurama, but this, Rama replies, must be reserved for Indra. Tales from the Hindu Dramatists The only weapon he carried was a steel battle-axe. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Men rush from their lodges in the daze of sleep and fight barehanded against musket and battle-axe and lance till the snows are red and scalps steaming from the belts of conquerors. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade Meditating on these things the young Norseman stood in front of his men leaning on his battle-axe, and calmly surveying the approaching foe until they were within a few yards of him. Erling the Bold Once he thought he saw a white face gleam just as he got to his feet, but at that moment the big chief stood before him, his battle-axe uplifted. The Last Spike And Other Railroad Stories Parasurama alludes to his own history how he, having overcome his fellow-pupil, Kartikeya, in a battle-axe fight, received his axe from his preceptor, Siva, as the prize of his prowess. Tales from the Hindu Dramatists "I have broken my good battle-axe," was his only reply. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality De Lacy folded his arms again over his battle-axe. Beatrix of Clare Wherever his battle-axe swung, or Thorer’s sword gleamed, there men fell, and others gave way, till at last they were driven completely out of the pass and partly across the plain. Erling the Bold I love the grasp of the dagger or the battle-axe. Folk-Lore and Legends Scotland Then she gave the word to advance, and with her banner borne by a handsome page, and with her little battle-axe in her hand, she rode away.' Joan of Arc His outstretched hand had nearly grasped it when an English battle-axe laid him low. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality With the haft of his battle-axe De Lacy struck the outer gate a resounding blow; and getting no prompt response, followed it with a second that rang among the buildings and corridors within. Beatrix of Clare Here the man paused, and leaning on the haft of his battle-axe, awaited his coming up. Erling the Bold Christian Science Mind-healing lifts with a steady arm, and cleaves sin with a broad battle-axe. No and Yes Javelins now no more Might serve them, or the arrow-starting bow, But close conflicting and of one mind all With bill and battle-axe, with ponderous swords,860 And with long lances double-edged they fought. The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper Bishop Odo celebrated mass on the field as day dawned, his white episcopal vestment covering a coat of mail, while war-horse and battle-axe awaited him when the benediction should be spoken. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality His hard, brisk voice, with a sub-tone of the snarl, crossed the Doctor's strong, heavy utterance like a rapier engaging a battle-axe. The Clarion Old Guttorm swung his battle-axe as if it had been a toy, and, uttering a tremendous roar, cut his way right into the middle of the castle. Erling the Bold "No!" said the Knight; and the word fell like a blow from a battle-axe. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century His words, choked by passion, could scarce find utterance; but he spoke with furious effort at length, as he directed a wild blow with a battle-axe at the head of the youth. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia One hand grasped an iron-shod assegai, and the other lovingly fondled a battle-axe, and both weapons looked at home where they rested. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front If it had realised that Assyria was but the battle-axe wherewith the hand of God struck it, it would have learned that from God alone could come healing and health. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII Then there was the short battle-axe, slung across his saddlebow, which at close quarters would be a formidable weapon, and the poniard in his belt had in its time done deadly work before this. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young A burly Egyptian soldier was running toward them, far ahead of the other enemies, flourishing a battle-axe. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. No iron-crackling now is scored By dint of battle-axe or sword, To find a vital place— Though certain doctors still pretend, Awhile, before they kill a friend, To labor through his case. The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood He unites the sharpness of the scimetar and the strength of the battle-axe. Jukes-Edwards A Study in Education and Heredity At this, Bhava became gratified with me and gave me a battle-axe and many other celestial weapons. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 The man stooped down a little to pick it up, and forthwith the King, raising with both hands his own battle-axe, drove it into his skull, saying, "Thus didst thou to the vase of Soissons!" The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 The antagonist of Sir Sandrit was the first to rise, and as the knight of Stramen staggered to his feet, the battle-axe of his opponent was poised above his head. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century The Goddess T’ien Fei, the Heavenly Concubine, picked out two magic weapons from the armoury in the cave, a battle-axe and club, both of gold, and gave them to Yin Chiao. Myths and Legends of China Guy went out to meet him and after a fearful encounter was able to deal a deathblow with his battle-axe behind the beast's ear. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Rama worsted his preceptor's son in battle, at which his preceptor, gratified with him, made him a present of his own battle-axe, wherewith the regenerate hero exterminated the Kshatriyas for full one and twenty times. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 "None," said he, "hath brought hither arms so ill-kept as thine; nor lance, nor sword, nor battle-axe are in condition for service." The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 But the Indian gave him such a stroke with a Spanish battle-axe he had laid hold of, as to cleave his target and wound him in the arm. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The terrible feature of Tennyson's description of Arthur's last, dim battle in the west is not the "crash of battle-axe on shattered helm," but the all-engulfing mist. The Whence and the Whither of Man A Brief History of His Origin and Development through Conformity to Environment; Being the Morse Lectures of 1895 At last, taking his battle-axe in both hands, he gave Colbrand such a blow that his sword dropped to the ground. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Thou art he that is armed with the battle-axe. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 With this battle-axe, he advanced upon the squire and gave him such a blow on the helmet as made him stagger and almost fall down. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees Sir W. Wilde pronounces this to be one of the most beautiful specimens of the stone battle-axe which has been found in Ireland, both for design and execution. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 And when Podalirius pursued Alsus the shepherd, and now held his sword over him ready to strike, the other turned, and with a battle-axe cleft the man’s head from forehead to chin. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) As the giant reeled under the stroke, Guy raised his battle-axe once more. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Taking up his battle-axe, Rama suddenly put forth his power, and hacked that thousand-armed hero, like a tree of many branches. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 His very pathos is impatient, stern, and proud; it cleaves our hearts like a battle-axe, rather than meets them as with summer showers. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 3, March, 1862 In a moment the fierce Dane had opened his head with his battle-axe. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Under one arm he carried a folded clumsy cotton umbrella; around his waist he had belted a huge knife; in his other hand he carried his battle-axe. African Camp Fires There was thus much that the viking lad had to learn beyond the art of wielding the battle-axe, poising the spear, and shooting an arrow straight to its mark. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) The only remark that Bruce is said to have made was, "I have broken my good battle-axe." From John O'Groats to Land's End He rode unarmed, uncorsleted, unshielded, Except that in his huge right hand he wielded A frightful battle-axe, with blade as green As coppery rust;—but the long edge shone keen. Gawayne and the Green Knight A Fairy Tale But the Irish battle-axe might well have set even more secure protection at defiance. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 This was an Oriental looking battle-axe with a handle three feet long, a spike on top, a spike out behind, and a half-moon blade in front. African Camp Fires The Egyptian was armed with bow, arrows, and dagger; his adversary with battle-axe, javelins, and buckler. Patriarchal Palestine When the Lancastrians had nearly emptied their quivers, their leaders hurried their men forward to fight the enemy, and, discarding their bows, they continued the battle with sword, pike, battle-axe, and bill. From John O'Groats to Land's End The serpentine column consists of three serpents twisted together: the heads are gone, Mohammed II. having knocked off one with his battle-axe. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 102, June, 1876 Then approached Modred there, with innumerable folk; he bare in his hand a battle-axe strong; he began to hew exceeding hardily; and the posts all hewed in pieces, that held up the hall. Brut So that night we took a freight train southward to Voi, leaving the babu and his prayer-bell, and his green battle-axe and his conscience alone in the wilderness. African Camp Fires The murderer bent down to the floor, where the battle-axe of his ancestors lay at his feet. Invisible Links He took down a huge battle-axe and swung it in his hand. The Magician The battle-axe profile of Mr. Kirby betrayed no hint of the situation. Mount Music Wielding his battle-axe with irresistible force, he distinguished himself in several battles and sieges. After London Or, Wild England Pieces of armour are frequently ploughed up, particularly parts of the sword and the battle-axe, instruments much used by those destructive sons of the raven. An History of Birmingham (1783) A few houses had been burned, consuming the mangled remains of those who had fallen beneath the tomahawk and battle-axe of the Indian. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam A unique feature of his makeup is a staff with a bayonet fixed on the end, in place of the usual club or battle-axe. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Its criticism, keen as the sword of Saladin, overwhelming as the battle-axe of Coeur de Lion, is in itself a study. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 She has ten hands, in which she holds an iron club, a trident, a battle-axe, spears, thunderbolts, etc. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. But I am tired of the battle-axe, and shall use my sword for a change. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Our amiable friend B. must try to get me at least a battle-axe or a turtle for it! Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 But although the bridge was old, yet it was tough; and although Alfred, and Oswy who was armed with a small battle-axe, assisted with all their might, the work seemed long. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune The battering-ram, the sword, the carbine, the battle-axe have made no such havoc as the needle. The Abominations of Modern Society He wielded the longest sword and the heaviest battle-axe in Bute and Arran, and he was the best bowman in all the lands of the Clyde. The Thirsty Sword They were both clad in light defensive armour, such as could be worn on a rapid journey, and armed with sword and battle-axe. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Above the desk hung a battle-axe which he had brought from America. What Dreams May Come Nor were martial exercises unknown to the boys; the bow, it is true, was somewhat neglected then in England, but the use of sword, shield, and battle-axe was daily inculcated. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Their offensive weapons were, a lance of uncommon length; a sword, either two-handed, or of the modern light size; sometimes a species of battle-axe, called a Jedburgh-staff; and, latterly, dags, or pistols. Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 In his right hand he held a ponderous battle-axe of solid brass, and from his pommel there hung a spiked mace whose head was as large as the head of a man. The Thirsty Sword While he waited up came the Dane, powerfully mounted, swinging his heavy battle-axe. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Figure 7 shows an English horseman's battle-axe used at the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do He knew where every glittering shield was to hang, and every banner and battle-axe. Two Little Knights of Kentucky The battle-axe, of which there are many kinds, was a knightly weapon, much used in the middle ages, as well in single combat as in battle. Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 Sweyn raised his heavy battle-axe; but, before he could strike, Kenric so wounded him on the shoulder that he dropped his weapon. The Thirsty Sword Ah, well! he is openly with the enemy now; I only hope he will come within swing of my battle-axe tomorrow. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune From the hour of daybreak, it is said, Richard had not ceased for a moment to deal out his blows, and the skin of his hand adhered to the handle of his battle-axe. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades He stooped and took his battle-axe from the ground. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy It is true, that these supernatural adversaries were no longer opposed by the sword and battle-axe, as among the unconverted Scandinavians. Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 From another direction a warrior on horseback appeared and crashed in among the Norsemen, felling them with mighty strokes of his heavy battle-axe. The Thirsty Sword Eric stepped forward in an instant, and with his huge battle-axe cleft the unhappy traitor, who had fallen to his knees to obtain mercy, from the head to the shoulders. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune "Will you want a light sword and battle-axe?" Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Max stood deliberately taking his battle-axe from his girdle chain, while Yolanda still knelt at his feet. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy He constantly slept in his armour, with his spear in his hand; nor would he use a battle-axe whose handle was inlaid with brass. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler Spurring his charger, he dashed forward, and wielding his great battle-axe he struck down the opposing Norsemen as the waving wheat falls before the sickle, leaving a row of slain men in his track. The Thirsty Sword Edmund!" he said, "I am so glad, you will protect me; take your battle-axe, you are strong. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune The momentary action was, however, sufficient for King Richard, who drew his leg from under it, and with his heavy battle-axe in hand, rose with a shout, and stood by the side of the earl. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades When your battle-axe rose above the robber's head, death was written on the steel. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Maillart plied his battle-axe upon Marcel, who fell pierced with many wounds. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 The man stooped down a little to pick it up, and forthwith the king, raising with both hands his own battle-axe, drove it into his skull, saying, "Thus didst thou to the vase of Soissons!" A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 "Each man has a battle-axe, and there are scores of spears in the armoury." Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune The rule of the fight was that they were to commence with Swords, but that either could, if he chose, use his battle-axe. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades A man may protect himself with his sword and battle-axe, and need never stray. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Wherefore did we learn To bend the cross-bow—wield the battle-axe? The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 03 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes "Twere better to have died;" and cleft his skull with one stroke of his battle-axe. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 Still the survivors threw themselves into the ditch, and strove in vain to pass the palisades, which projected over their heads, and which were vigorously defended by spear and battle-axe. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune There is a statue by Count Gleichen in the wide market-place representing Alfred with a battle-axe and a charter in his hands. What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association Max's great battle-axe crushed the Black Eider's helmet as if it were an egg-shell, and the captain of our foes fell backward, hanging by his stirrups. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy "Twibil; an instrument with two bills, or with a point and a blade; a pickaxe, a mattock, a halberd, a battle-axe." The Grammar of English Grammars "None," said he, "hath brought hither arms so ill kept as thine; nor lance, nor sword, nor battle-axe are in condition for service." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 We were also shown a Lochaber battle-axe, from Bannockburn, and several ancient claymores. Views a-foot Sylvia's ordinary armor consists of a slate-pencil for a spear, a slate for a shield, and a volume of Sir Walter for a battle-axe. A Kentucky Cardinal When safely down, he unclasped his battle-axe from the chain that held it to his girdle and started toward Max, who was lying prone upon the ground. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy The skull was partially fractured, evidently by a battle-axe. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 28, 1917 The besieged rained stones on them with their artillery, and the assault lasted more than an hour with pike and battle-axe. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach The most interesting article was the battle-axe of the unfortunate Montezuma, which was probably given to the Emperor Charles V., by Cortez. Views a-foot In an instant Philipson was again mounted, when, seizing a battle-axe which hung at the saddle-bow of his new steed, he struck down the staggering sentinel, who was endeavouring again to seize upon him. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 373, Supplementary Number Calli had reached his prostrate foe and was standing over him with battle-axe uplifted to deal the blow of death. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy No iron-crackling now is scor'd By dint of battle-axe or sword, To find a vital place— Though certain Doctors still pretend Awhile, before they kill a friend, To labour through his case. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 288, Supplementary Number And yet, sir, I am afraid that the pike and the battle-axe are not the right instruments for making men wise. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are The father had a sword in his hand, one of the sons had a sword and a spear, and the other had a sword and a battle-axe. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 We do not now need the big muscles that were once necessary in wielding spear and battle-axe. Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 Max lifted his battle-axe to give the blow. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Sir Thomas Wake was beaten to the ground with a battle-axe—that being the weapon which he had selected—and had to be carried to his pavilion. The White Company The barrier was overturned; the emperor of Constantinople beheld the waving banners of the Turks; and one of their boldest warriors presumed to strike a battle-axe into the golden gate. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 The ambassadors were dismissed: no sooner did they reach the confines of Italy than Autharis, raising himself on his horse, darted his battle-axe against a tree with incomparable strength and dexterity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 An intrepid soldier, animated by zeal, and armed with a weighty battle-axe, ascended the ladder; and even the Christian multitude expected, with some anxiety, the event of the combat. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Again the battle-axe rose; but after a pause, Max let it fall to the ground behind him; and, turning toward the girl, lifted her with his mailed hands to her feet. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Horse and spear had been set aside, but on foot, with sword and battle-axe, their broad shields slung in front of them, the chivalry of Spain rushed to the attack. The White Company From one of these I picked a battle-axe, and then, leaving my candle behind me, I crept on tiptoe down the passage and peeped in at the open door. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The splendid armour of the combatants was now defaced with dust and blood, and gave way at every stroke of the sword and battle-axe. Ivanhoe Bruce parried the thrust, and with one blow of his battle-axe split his skull. A Child's History of England With Yolanda held tightly in the embrace of his left arm, Max stooped to the ground and picked up his battle-axe with his right hand. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Only a warrior can deliver me now, a young giant who is strong to wield the battle-axe: whose sword deals deadly blows.' The Violet Fairy Book Then Earl Eirik lay with his ship by the side of the Serpent, and the fight went on with battle-axe and sword. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway A knight, it was announced, might use a mace or battle-axe at pleasure, but the dagger was a prohibited weapon. Ivanhoe He would have wielded a battle-axe with power in centuries in which men hewed their way with them. The Shuttle If she should disobey her father, he would kill her with his battle-axe, I verily believe, readily as he would crush a rebellious soldier. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy He killed his opponent with an arrow, but himself received upon his head a blow from a battle-axe which brought him senseless to the ground. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains The king struck him in the chin with the sharp point of his battle-axe, and said, "I shall mark thee as a traitor to thy sovereign." Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Our bodies clasp, As an armour, our souls about; This hand is the battle-axe I grasp, And this my hammer stout. Phantastes, a Faerie Romance for Men and Women Thurston: To the devil with thee and thy battle-axe; I would send the pair of ye back in your tracks, With an answer that even to thy boorish brain Would scarce need repetition again. Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon Each was armed with a hammer or a small battle-axe, and the one who gave up lost his case. Introductory American History When any act has this cul-de-sac quality it matters little whether it is done by a book or a sword, by a clumsy battle-axe or a chemical bomb. Alarms and Discursions Then with a battle-axe herself will scar Her own wild arms, and sprinkle on the ground Blood, for Bellona's emblems of wild war, Swift-flowing from the bosom's gaping wound. The Elegies of Tibullus Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse The elder had buried his battle-axe in the body of his foe, and had fallen beneath him as he fell. Phantastes, a Faerie Romance for Men and Women With the aid of my battle-axe I will show That a score of words are not worth one blow. Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon His forces were soon overwhelmed; but he fought on desperately at the foot of his standard, so fiercely that no one dared to approach him, though his sword and battle-axe were both broken. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Macko's horse, which received a blow from a battle-axe in the shin, reared and stood up on his hind legs, then fell forward burying his nostrils in the ground. The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy Almost every one on the course knew that crest of an armed hand clasping a battle-axe, and knew that it belonged to Henry Dunbar. Henry Dunbar A Novel He then, in a few strong words, bids a last farewell to his bow, his shield, his war-club and battle-axe, and is slain by the warriors of the king. Aboriginal American Authors Our Church in arms—the lamb the lion—not Spear into pruning-hook—the counter way— Cowl, helm; and crozier, battle-axe. Queen Mary and Harold If it is not like smiting with the edge of a ponderous battle-axe, it is at least as dangerous as a cannon ball shot along that line. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 He could wield a light battle-axe, and with his sword could turn aside or sever an arrow however sharply shot at him, provided that he had time to mark its flight. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest His ideas of the soldier's profession were, therefore, what might almost be as readily picked up by a commission in the battle-axe guards, as one in his Majesty's Fiftieth. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 But he rode on a little pony up and down the ranks of his army, putting his men in order, and carried in his hand a short battle-axe made of steel. Ten Great Events in History True, that the battle-axe Was out of place; it should have been the bow.— Queen Mary and Harold "Good old Ding-dong!" came the Gunner's rollicking bellow, as he stormed up on deck, swinging his chain-shot like a battle-axe. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea Thus then, the heaps of corpses that marked the spot where the fighting had all day been heaviest, were unrecognizable, so terrible had been the wounds dealt by sword, battle-axe, and mace. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest Many victims fell by Camilla's hand that day, as she rode about the field, her breast bare, her hand clasping her double battle-axe, before Aruns struck her down and fled, frightened at his victory. National Epics Only one bronze battle-axe, according to Dr. Joseph Anderson, is known to have been found in Scotland, though there are many bronze heads of axes which were tools. Homer and His Age O God, that I were in some wide, waste field With nothing but my battle-axe and him To spatter his brains! Queen Mary and Harold Martin drew from inside his shirt and under his waistband a small battle-axe, and handed it up to Hereward. Hereward, the Last of the English "It is a disappointment to me, Wulf," he said as he picked up the battle-axe that had been struck from his hand and sent flying across the hall by a sweeping blow of Wulf's weapon. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest Behind the King stood a man with a Danish battle-axe in his hand, the captain of the royal house-carles, who, on a sign from the King, withdrew. Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete Seiler thinks that only the Trojans used the battle-axe; perhaps for damaging the ships: he follows the scholiast. Homer and His Age O God of battles, make his battle-axe keen As thine own sharp-dividing justice, heavy As thine own bolts that fall on crimeful heads Charged with the weight of heaven wherefrom they fall! Queen Mary and Harold When men had offered to take it, he had drawn a battle-axe from under his frock, and threatened to brain all comers. Hereward, the Last of the English Behind the King stood a man with a Danish battle-axe in his hand, the captain of the royal house- carles, who, on a sign from the King, withdrew. Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 10 He himself learned to hunt, to handle shield and spear, to ride in armor, to meet his opponent, and to fight with sword and battle-axe. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization With what whiskers and bushy ostrich plumes!—in a tight kilt, and with what magnificent calves to his legs, laying about him with his battle-axe, and bestriding the bodies of King Edward's prostrate cavaliers! The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family “A man cannot be always swinging his battle-axe.” An American Politician Ye dauntless archers, twang your cross-bows well; On, bill and battle-axe and mangonel! The History of Pendennis On hearing what the Brahmans had to say, they gave him the name of the Prince of the Five Weapons, sword, spear, bow, battle-axe, and shield. Indian Fairy Tales He was fighting with a battle-axe, for a sword was a comparatively poor weapon against knightly armour. A March on London The Duke of Alençon next charged down with a strong following; he cut his way to the royal standard, and struck the Duke of York dead with a blow of his battle-axe. At Agincourt So saying, he dashed out his father-in-law's brains with a battle-axe, took possession of his castle and property, and established there a distinguished branch of the clan of MacLean.—Tales of a Grandfather—Second Series. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 The spear, the sword, the battle-axe were the weapons of the baronial family,--the weapons of knights, who fought on horseback, cased in defensive armor. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 05 The Middle Ages Flash brand and lance, fall battle-axe on helm, Fall battle-axe, and flash brand! Practice Book They had the battle-axe, the shield, the sword, the javelin, the metal-headed arrow. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements "Back!" shouted the young prince, lifting up his battle-axe. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction And so he wiped his blood-stain'd battle-axe, And rode with lighten'd heart in haste away To bear the welcome tidings to the town. Poems A hen's head, dear chap,--not with a battle-axe! Dragon's blood Were I alone, with Rakush, with my armor, and battle-axe, I would not shrink from his legions. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 The offensive weapons were the bow, the spear, the javelin, the sword, the club, or mace, and the battle-axe. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements O, father, fly! for his battle-axe is lifted up, and his eyes glare terribly' Maitland's heart beat furiously. The Pilgrims of New England A Tale of the Early American Settlers So he arose, girt on his trusty sword, And with his bow and quiver slung behind, And at his belt his mighty battle-axe, Rode calmly forth to slay the hurtful Beast. Poems Even then the King's courage did not fail, but his heavy battle-axe gleamed like lightning, striking down some, bearing back others. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) The battle-axe was next Wielded, in furious wrath; each bending forward Struck brain-bewildering blows; each tried in vain To hurl the other from his fiery horse. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 Old coins, a flint battle-axe, some Roman pottery are also shown, along with descriptions and pictures of the Roman villa at Brading and other Roman remains. The Child under Eight You kill little Gossip, and see how quick his brothers and sisters will fall, before our mighty battle-axe! Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 26, September 24, 1870 "My dear friend, I fear you recognize the virtue only when she carries the battle-axe," he observed. The Battle Ground The moment was fearful; a mightier foe Had ne'er swung his battle-axe o'er him; But hope nerved his arm for a desperate blow. Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812 The champion raised his battle-axe, and giving Rakush the rein, with one blow of his mace removed him to the other world. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 One of his followers objected, and broke the vase to pieces with his battle-axe. General History for Colleges and High Schools You, too, are men; can wield a battle-axe As well as they. Wilhelm Tell In her bedroom she always had a mace, which was spiked round the head, a steel battle-axe, and a dagger, but her favourite weapon was the mace.' Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century He added, that "he willingly admitted that the combat should take place on foot, and with the battle-axe, which was the ordinary weapon of the Varangian guard." Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Then I raised My battle-axe, cow-headed, and with one Tremendous blow, dislodged his venomous brain, And deluged all around with blood and poison. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 The heroic Duke Charles who had led the warriors of Christendom to the glorious victory was given the surname Martel, the "Hammer," in commemoration of the mighty blows of his huge battle-axe. General History for Colleges and High Schools Wherefore did we learn To bend the crossbow—wield the battle-axe? Wilhelm Tell "Nay," answered Sir Guy, "but I will have one are of thine," and with that ran deftly to the giant's side and wrenched away a battle-axe wherewith he maintained the combat. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People He sank the blade of his battle-axe in imitation of his antagonist, and seemed to wait in suspense what was to be the next process of the combat. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Mounted on my steed, Wielding my battle-axe, overthrowing heroes, Who equals Sám, the warrior? The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 The battles of the world were hereafter, with few exceptions, to be fought and won, not by mail-clad knights with battle-axe and lance, but by common foot- soldiers with bow and gun. General History for Colleges and High Schools The clergy had exchanged the missal and censer for the battle-axe, and had become secularized and brutalized by the conflict. Lectures and Essays At a glance you can almost convince yourself that he is still there, with battle-axe and broad-sword, and an inflamed eye at every window in the grim facade. A Fool and His Money So saying, he struck the head of the slumbering deity with his battle-axe, and deranged the play of the fountain so much that the water began to pour into the basin. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Thus saying, Ferámurz rushed on his adversary, struck him several blows with his battle-axe, and drawing his noose from the saddle-strap with the quickness of lightning, secured his prize. The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 He discovered, by degrees, a splendid hall, apparently built in a very sumptuous manner; in the middle stood a Bronze Statue of very ferocious appearance, which held a battle-axe in its hands. Some Poems Souk grasped his battle-axe, and, reaching the pass just as the first Brûlé came up, struck his horse on the head, dropping him on the ground and sending the rider rolling over the rocks. The Great Salt Lake Trail In a sense it was a contest of rapier and battle-axe; an insidious but powerful will enlisted against the bulldog force of the Chief Inspector. Tales of Chinatown Agelastes whispered to the Patriarch, near whom he was placed, "The northern battle-axe lacks neither point nor edge." Waverley Novels — Volume 12 The sharp glance, coming from that massive body, gave a notion of extreme efficiency, like a razor-edge on a battle-axe. Lord Jim The point of the blade passed in at his breast and out between his shoulders, and at the same instant the battle-axe fell. Vandrad the Viking, the Feud and the Spell Plunging his spear into the nearest foe, he drew his battle-axe and clove open the head of the one in the rear, and before his comrades could come up with him had unhorsed a third. The Great Salt Lake Trail He had picked up the ugly little bronze battle-axe that leaned against his chair, and was hefting it and fingering it and shifting it from hand to hand. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days The black meditated, as it seemed from the grin on his face, further evasions, when Hereward cut them short by raising the staff of his battle-axe. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 "Yield, yield, Sir King!" he shouted; but at the same moment another Knight on foot threw himself between, raising a huge battle-axe, and crying, "Away, away, Sir; leave me to deal with him!" The Lances of Lynwood The red shield was ripped from top to bottom by a sweep of the bairn-slayer's blade, and at the same moment Estein's descending sword was met by a Viking's battle-axe, and snapped at the hilt. Vandrad the Viking, the Feud and the Spell Seizing his battle-axe, he rushed toward the spot from whence the sound proceeded, but could see no one. The Great Salt Lake Trail He was a gigantic warrior, with a face seamed with scars and as hard as the battle-axe at his side. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days The King only kept looking at his weapon, which was injured by the force of the blow, and said, "I have broken my good battle-axe." Heroes Every Child Should Know Bruce saw his danger in time Page 212 and with a quick stroke of his battle-axe cleft the knight's skull. Famous Men of the Middle Ages He carried no spear, nor did those at the other corners, as they would be covered by those beside and behind them; he was armed with a huge battle-axe. The Dragon and the Raven He ultimately came across an old rusty battle-axe, of great size, and, setting off after the others, he arrived at the scene of strife just as the combatants were closing with each other. History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name The battle-axe that Hermanric had secured during the scene of the past evening, still lay on the ground, in a corner. Antonina The Liberals called him the old war horse, and the old battle-axe, and the old charger and the old champion and all sorts of things of that kind. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town With one hand he plunged his spear into the compact ranks of his enemies, and with the other mowed large spaces in them with his battle-axe. Five Weeks in a Balloon Each carried a sword, a battle-axe, and a bow and arrows. The Dragon and the Raven This belief totters to its falling before the 389:27 battle-axe of Science. Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures In one corner of it lay a heavy battle-axe. Antonina The spear-heads were cleft off with sword and battle-axe, and again and again men and horses recoiled from the unbroken line. St. George for England At the signal the tapestry was lifted, and in the light stood Eric of Norway, leaning on a mighty battle-axe. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest The answer was a blow from Egbert's battle-axe. The Dragon and the Raven Near the giant lay numerous valuable objects, including an iron sword inlaid with silver, a gold buckle, the fragments of a shield and of a battle-axe, and the iron bit of a snaffle bridle. Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples With all this, it must be said of them that they were marvellous good men in the field, dextrous archers and powerful with the battle-axe. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada There, he has knocked down the leader of the defenders as if his club had been a battle-axe. St. George for England Have you the accomplishment to wield a battle-axe or throw a spear? The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Again and again the Danes strove to break the solid Saxon array, and with sword and battle-axe attempted to hew down the hedge of spears, but in vain. The Dragon and the Raven I knew that if he could get in a blow with that battle-axe, I was sped, since the bull's hide of my jerkin would never stand against it. The Virgin of the Sun The earl waved his battle-axe over his head. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada Clisson himself had received the blow of a battle-axe which had dashed in the vizor of his helmet and blinded for ever one of his eyes. St. George for England The son of Lodbrok was beside her, singing as he went, and tossing his great battle-axe in the air to catch it again by the handle. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Then I flung myself upon the Danes like a wild boar upon the dogs, and with the suddenness of my rush and the heavy blows of my battle-axe cut a way for myself through them. The Dragon and the Raven He had fine armour and a shield while I had none, but I held the long sword while he only wielded a battle-axe. The Virgin of the Sun Behind, clad in armour, with a battle-axe girt about him, rode another man, big and fork-bearded, who stared about him gloomily, and behind him again ten or twelve thralls and seamen. The Wanderer's Necklace A few attempted to fight, but more strove to fly, as the nobles and their followers, throwing away their lances, fell upon them with sword and battle-axe. St. George for England The battle-axe with which to knock him down, as he could easily do, being so strong, and the dagger with which to finish him. Red Eve So the King was forced to come out of his hiding-place, and is now fast guarded in Rollo’s tower—a Dane, with a battle-axe on his shoulder, keeping guard at every turn of the stairs.” The Little Duke As soon as he was quite sure that the enemy were all gone, Jeekie, armed with a large battle-axe, went off to inspect these fallen soldiers. A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Then he sheathed his short-sword, seized the great battle-axe which was his favourite weapon, and placed himself in front of our triple line that waited in dead silence. The Wanderer's Necklace But before all, be sure that you bury that wonderfully brave knight whom my battle-axe smote. Sintram and His Companions In short, one and all they recommended the battle-axe and the dagger as his most appropriate weapons—since his adversary refused swords. Red Eve Wherefore did we learn To bend the cross-bow,—wield the battle-axe? Wilhelm Tell Moreover, a broad battle-axe appeared resting on the shoulder. A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa He was clad in full armour and bore his famous battle-axe in his hand. The Wanderer's Necklace |
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