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A panoply of pikemen stood stiff at attention in the Mansion House, seat of London's square-mile ancient center, as 360 dignitaries gathered for the opening of the first City of London festival.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the foreground, weary pikemen trudge downhill with their discouraged hounds.

From Time Magazine Archive

On horseback, the warlord had to stand out from the anonymous mass of his footsloggers, archers and pikemen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Salinger's family and friends respect his hermitage and protect him like Swiss pikemen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Between them, pikemen formed squares; behind were rank on rank of men-at-arms with spear and sword and axe.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin