| Tobias Smollett - 1802 - 614 páginas
...and thrust the point of the lance through the ring, which was supported in a case or sheath, by the means of two springs, but might be readily drawn out...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. The form of the ring, with the sheath, and the manner in which it was attached to the upright supporter,... | |
| Tobias Smollett - 1802 - 612 páginas
...and thrust the point of the lance through the ring, which was supported in a case or sheath, by the means of two springs, but might be readily drawn out...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. The form of the ring, with the sheath, and the manner in which it was attached to die upright supporter,... | |
| Jehoshaphat Aspin - 1825 - 330 páginas
...from the quintain. The excellency of this pastime was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of a lance through the ring, which was supported in a case,...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. In tilting at the ring, three courses were allowed to each candidate ; and he who thrust the point... | |
| Thomas Dudley Fosbroke - 1825 - 508 páginas
...and thrusting the point of the lance through the ring, which was suspended in a case or sheath by the means of two springs ; but might be readily drawn...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. Plubinel gives a representation of the ring and sheath ; the manner in which it was attached to the... | |
| Jehoshaphat Aspin - 1832 - 302 páginas
...already taken. The excellency of this pastime was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of a lance through the ring, which was supported in a case...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. In tilting at the ring, three courses were allowed to each candidate ; and he who thrust the point... | |
| John Timbs - 1832 - 442 páginas
...point of the lance through the ring, which was supported in a case or sheath, by two springs, that might be readily drawn out by the force of the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. Comineniers, (date 1658) says, " at this day tilting at the quintain is used, when a hoop or ring is... | |
| 1835 - 384 páginas
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| Joseph Strutt - 1838 - 420 páginas
...and thrust the point of the lance through the ring, which was supported in a case or sheath, by the means of two springs, but might be readily drawn out...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. B 39. THE RING IN TILTING. Above is the form of the ring, with the sheath, and the manner in which... | |
| Joseph Strutt - 1838 - 500 páginas
...and thrust the point of the lance through the ring, which was supported in a case or sheath, by the means of two springs, but might be readily drawn out by the force of the stroke, and remain upon the lop of the lance. BA 39. TH» RINO IN TILTINO. Above is the form of the ring, with the sheath, and... | |
| Donald Walker - 1840 - 240 páginas
...and indeed the sport itself is frequently called running or tilting at the quintain. The excellence of the pastime was to ride at full speed, and thrust...the stroke, and remain upon the top of the lance. Fig. 103 shows the form of the ring, with the sheath, and the manner in which it was attached to the... | |
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