The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 7G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... threw them into irretrievable confusion . Six thousand Persians perished on the spot , and amongst the rest , the traitor Hippias , the principal cause of the war . The rest of the Persian army fled quickly , and aban- doned to the ...
... threw them into irretrievable confusion . Six thousand Persians perished on the spot , and amongst the rest , the traitor Hippias , the principal cause of the war . The rest of the Persian army fled quickly , and aban- doned to the ...
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... threw himself impetuously into the midst of the enemy . Terror and consternation seemed to lead the way before him . Wherever he turned , the enemy , as if thunderstruck , were seized with horror and dread . 12 PERCY ANECDOTES .
... threw himself impetuously into the midst of the enemy . Terror and consternation seemed to lead the way before him . Wherever he turned , the enemy , as if thunderstruck , were seized with horror and dread . 12 PERCY ANECDOTES .
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... threw away their lances , and fell sword in hand among Stephen's cavaliers ; who , not being able to stand the first onset , fled in the utmost disorder . The king , being thus left destitute to the right and left , was surrounded by ...
... threw away their lances , and fell sword in hand among Stephen's cavaliers ; who , not being able to stand the first onset , fled in the utmost disorder . The king , being thus left destitute to the right and left , was surrounded by ...
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... threw themselves into the sea ; upon which Sir John Harman drew his sword , and threatened to kill any one who should quit the ship . At length , the exer- tions of the remaining crew extinguished the flames . Sir John Harman , although ...
... threw themselves into the sea ; upon which Sir John Harman drew his sword , and threatened to kill any one who should quit the ship . At length , the exer- tions of the remaining crew extinguished the flames . Sir John Harman , although ...
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... threw themselves headlong upon the enemy , and with wonderful force and fury cut their way through ; thus purchasing an ignominious flight at the same price which might have gained a glorious victory . SELF - DEVOTED CITIES . The city ...
... threw themselves headlong upon the enemy , and with wonderful force and fury cut their way through ; thus purchasing an ignominious flight at the same price which might have gained a glorious victory . SELF - DEVOTED CITIES . The city ...
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Abu Taher action admiral Albanians arms army artillery attack batteries battle BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN BATTLE OF TOURNAY battle of Waterloo besieged boat body Bonaparte brave bravery cannon Captain carried castle cavalry charge colonel colours commanded courage crew cried danger dead death defended dreadful Duke Duke of Guise Earl emperor enemy enemy's engagement English escaped exclaimed Fabii fell fight fire fire-ship fleet followed foot force fought French friends gallant garrison grenadiers guard guns hand head honour horse hundred immediately instantly intrepidity Jeanne Hachette killed king Leonidas lieutenant Lord Lord Wellington Louvois Marshal Medes night officer ordered party perceived perished Persians person Prince Prince of Condé prisoner received regiment render replied retire retreat returned rushed Russians seized sent ship shot side siege Sir John soldiers soon Suliots surrender Suwaroff sword thou thousand threw took town troops Turks valour vessel victory whole wounded Xerxes