The Memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton: Containing the Histories of Louis XI. and Charles VIII. Kings of France and of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. To which is Added, The Scandalous Chronicle, Or Secret History of Louis XI., by Jean de Troyes, Volume 1G. Bell and sons, 1892 |
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... archers of his guard . We may note , en passant , that these brave Scottish archers , renowned above all others for their skill , were on this occasion so awkward that , with their numerous arrows , " they wounded more Burgundians than ...
... archers of his guard . We may note , en passant , that these brave Scottish archers , renowned above all others for their skill , were on this occasion so awkward that , with their numerous arrows , " they wounded more Burgundians than ...
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... archers , besides a large number of good knights and squires from Artois , Hainault , and Flanders , all under his command , by the appointment of the Count of Charolois . There were other brigades as great and considerable , under the ...
... archers , besides a large number of good knights and squires from Artois , Hainault , and Flanders , all under his command , by the appointment of the Count of Charolois . There were other brigades as great and considerable , under the ...
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... archers might be about 8000 or 9000 ; out of whom , at the general muster , they selected the best ; but more of them were disbanded than retained . The subjects of the house of Burgundy were at that time very wealthy , by reason of the ...
... archers might be about 8000 or 9000 ; out of whom , at the general muster , they selected the best ; but more of them were disbanded than retained . The subjects of the house of Burgundy were at that time very wealthy , by reason of the ...
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... archers were dismounted nd on foot , and so encumbered with their waggons , that hey could not possibly retreat to Longjumeau , according to he orders he had received , without seeming to run away , which would involve the whole army in ...
... archers were dismounted nd on foot , and so encumbered with their waggons , that hey could not possibly retreat to Longjumeau , according to he orders he had received , without seeming to run away , which would involve the whole army in ...
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... archers dismounted , and every ma with a stake planted before him ; several pipes of wine ha been broached , and were set for them to drink ; and fron the little I saw , never men had more desire to fight , which I took to be a good ...
... archers dismounted , and every ma with a stake planted before him ; several pipes of wine ha been broached , and were set for them to drink ; and fron the little I saw , never men had more desire to fight , which I took to be a good ...
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