Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 216
erly, but still recognized,which is entirely distinct from its character as aninstrument for shedding blood. It was so long theconstant companion of rank and valor that it ac- quired a dignitywas used inresentative of itsthe present day,state, which arecessions, and onthem are the Black… … THE SWORD-BEARER OF EXETER. accompanying picture is seen the ceremonial weaponborne by the sword-bearer of the city of Exeter. But not only did the sword represent and indi-cate rank and high position, whether civil or mili-tary, but it was used, and is still used in parts ofEurope, as an…
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