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But while Charles had been marshaling his party the Protestants had been rapidly increasing.

From The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Here Boone was quite alarmed to find that during his absence the chiefs had been marshaling a band of four hundred and fifty of their bravest warriors to attack Boonesborough.

From Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

“The sleds have just come, sir,” explained Latisan, who had been marshaling the conveyances.

From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman

The other had been marshaling her forces like a general during the last few minutes, and she felt just then as if there were nothing left but the rout.

From King Midas: a Romance by Sinclair, Upton