They cut the legs of the horses in two — the riders through the middle of their bodies. MacGregor was brave and intrepid, but at the same time, somewhat whimsical and singular. When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds,... Rob Roy - Halaman xlvoleh Walter Scott - 1898 - 350 halamanTampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
| James Johnstone Johnstone (chevalier de) - 1820 - 416 halaman
...altogether whimsical and singular. When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds, two of them from balls that pierced his body...ground, with his head resting on his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company, " My lads, I am not dead ! — by G — , I shall see if any of... | |
| James Johnstone Johnstone (chevalier de) - 1821 - 544 halaman
...altogether whimsical and singular. When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds, two of them from balls that pierced his body...through and through. Stretched on the ground, with his heald resting on his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company, " My lads, I am not dead... | |
| 1821 - 536 halaman
...body through and through. Stretched on the ground, with his head resting on his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company,*" My lads, I am not dead! ~-I shall see if any of you does not do his duty!" The Highlanders instantly fell on the flanks of... | |
| 1822 - 524 halaman
...altogether whimsical and singular. When advancing to the charge with his company, ho. received five wounds, two of them from balls that pierced his body...with his head resting on, his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company, " My lads, I am not dead ! — by G — , I shall see if any of... | |
| Robert Chambers - 1827 - 334 halaman
...himself upon his elbow, and cried out, as loud as he could, " Look ye, my lads, I 'm not dead — by God, I shall see if any of you does not do his duty !" This speech, half whimsical as it was, is said to have actually communicated an impulse to his men,... | |
| John Struthers - 1828 - 676 halaman
...Glengyle, son to the famous Rob Roy : " When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds, two of them from balls that pierced his body...ground with his head resting on his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company, ' My lads, I am not dead ! By , I shall see if any of you does not... | |
| John Struthers - 1828 - 660 halaman
...Glengyle, son to the famous Rob Roy : " When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds, two of them from balls that pierced his body...through. Stretched on the ground with his head resting 0B his hand, he called out to the Highlanders of his company, ' My lads, I am not dead ! By , I shall... | |
| James Browne - 1838 - 538 halaman
...officer resting his head upon his hand, called out to them, " My lads, I am not dead ! — by God, I shall see if any of you does not do his duty !" This singular address had the desired effect, and the Macgregors initantly fell on the flank of... | |
| James Miller - 1844 - 536 halaman
...same time, whimsical and singular. When advancing to the charge with his company, he received five wounds ; two of them from balls that pierced his body...ground, with his head resting on his hand, he called out to the highlanders of his company, " My lads, I am not dead ! — by G — , I shall see if any of... | |
| James Miller - 1844 - 540 halaman
...through. Stretched on the mound, with his head resting on his hand, he called out to the highlandcrs of his company, " My lads, I am not dead ! — by G — , I shall see if any of you does not do his dnty !" The Highlanders instantly fell on the flanks of the infantry, which being uncovered by the... | |
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