Lances
in example sentence
These were calculated in some degree to abate the dangers of the day; a precaution the more necessary, as the conflict was to be maintained with sharp swords and pointed
lances
.
More example sentences with word lances
They became highly prized mercenaries, and during one of these battles, they made the first recorded heavy cavalry charge with couched lances, a devastating tactic that soon became standard in medieval warfare.
All Nature was wide awake and stirring, now; long
lances
of sunlight pierced down through the dense foliage far and near, and a few butterflies came fluttering upon the scene.
"Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with
lances
and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
This was why it was said—For friend no longer is there friend;The reeds turn
lances
now.
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