knives

Some had knives pressed against their throats for what seemed like an hour.

Most of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.

All our people were well mounted, and armed with rifles, pistols, and bowie-knives.

Then with the aid of rattan nooses they drew it up on the shore, and with their sharp knives proceeded to strip away the skin.

In every smithy and factory bowie-knives were being forged with all speed, and 10,000 men were already armed with them.

It was not safe to be out at night,” he said; “we had gold watches on us and money in our purses, and knives were sharp.