The arts in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (1886)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : J.S. Virtue & Co. · leaf 128
anding on one ofthose little movable towers which then formed part of the siege materiel, andshooting a stone from a gun of this description. The piece is resting on theparapet. By the side a sling is placed with its stone—a circumstance which ARMS AXI) ARMOUR. 83 indicates the relative power of… … Fig. 68.—Arquebusier. Drawn and Engraved by J. Amman. pommel of the saddle. It was impossible to take aim, and he applied thematch with his hand. A little later, to prevent the effect of the recoil, there was added below ^^
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