The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 7G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 10
... and defended only by a small number of troops , quitted their fort , leaving only a sufficient number to guard it . They arrived at the place in order of battle , and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the 10 PERCY ANECDOTES .
... and defended only by a small number of troops , quitted their fort , leaving only a sufficient number to guard it . They arrived at the place in order of battle , and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the 10 PERCY ANECDOTES .
Page 10
... and defended only by a small number of troops , quitted their fort , leaving only a sufficient number to guard it . They arrived at the place in order of battle , and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the 10 PERCY ANECDOTES .
... and defended only by a small number of troops , quitted their fort , leaving only a sufficient number to guard it . They arrived at the place in order of battle , and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the 10 PERCY ANECDOTES .
Page 11
Original and Select. and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the enemy , when the latter , who had their orders so to do , fled , without staying till they were charged . The Fabii , believing themselves secure , seized the ...
Original and Select. and were preparing to attack the advanced guards of the enemy , when the latter , who had their orders so to do , fled , without staying till they were charged . The Fabii , believing themselves secure , seized the ...
Page 64
... guards , when Lord Scarborough strictly commanded that not a man should stir ; his orders were so well obeyed , that the king having advanced a little way , turned about , and found he was alone , and 64 PERCY ANECDOTES .
... guards , when Lord Scarborough strictly commanded that not a man should stir ; his orders were so well obeyed , that the king having advanced a little way , turned about , and found he was alone , and 64 PERCY ANECDOTES .
Page 77
... guards and dependants , that they all crowded around her , and strenuously entreated her to acquiesce in the count's demand . She repulsed them with indigna- tion ; when the gallant Condé hearing their request , rushed from his chamber ...
... guards and dependants , that they all crowded around her , and strenuously entreated her to acquiesce in the count's demand . She repulsed them with indigna- tion ; when the gallant Condé hearing their request , rushed from his chamber ...
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