Example Sentences

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It was not pleasing to notice a half-squadron of cavalry suddenly emerge from under cover of a farm near by and charge straight for the wagon of our captive balloon.

From The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon by Gordon, J. M. (Joseph Maria)

The brigade-major dashed to the head of the right half-squadron and tried to infuse some little enthusiasm into them.

From On the Heels of De Wet by James, Lionel