 | 1809 - 610 pagina’s
...who, albeit they do not reject the use of these small pieces, yet do they prefer the bow before them. First, for that, in a reasonable distance, it is of...may discharge therewith at once ; for only the first rank dischargeth the piece, neither hurt they any but those that are in front; but with the bow, ten... | |
 | Harleian miscellany - 1809 - 592 pagina’s
...who, albeit they do not reject the use of these small pieces, yet do they prefer the bow before them. First, for that, in a reasonable distance, it is of...it dischargeth faster. Thirdly, for that more men m^y discharge therewith at once ; for only the first rank dischargeth the piece, neither hurt they... | |
 | Pierce Egan - 1832 - 426 pagina’s
...deciding in favor of the latter. First, says he, " for that in a reasonable distance, it is of greater certainty and force. Secondly, for that it dischargeth...that are in front ; but with the bow ten or twelve ranks may discharge together, and will annoy so many rankes of the enemies. Lastly, for that the arrow... | |
 | Pierce Egan - 1832 - 432 pagina’s
...deciding in favor of the latter. First, says he, " for that in a reasonable distance, it is of greater certainty and force. Secondly, for that it dischargeth...thirdly, for that more men may discharge therewith at onco ; for only the first rankc dischargeth the piece, neither hurt they any but those that are in... | |
 | Ely Hargrove, Alfred E. Hargrove - 1845 - 368 pagina’s
...that, in a reasonable distance, it is of greater certainty and force. Secondly, for that it discharges faster. Thirdly, for that more men may discharge therewith at once ; for only the first rank dischargeth the piece, neither hurt they any but those that are in front ; but, with the bow,... | |
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OF 8PORTS. effects of archery at the battle of Hastings, compares the advantages of fire-arms with those of the bow, and assigns four reasons for deciding in favor of the latter. First, says he, " for that in a reasonable distance, it is of greater certainty... 