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There he was closely besieged by his foes, but the castle was well victualled, and held out stoutly against its assailants.
From Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur by Morris, Charles
The caravel was well victualled and it was manned by men ready for toils, and Alvaro Fernandez was young in years and audacious.
From The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II by Zurara, Gomes Eannes de
The vessel appropriated for this service had the same name as one of those on Captain Nares’ late expedition—The Discovery—and was of fifty-five tons burden, victualled only, as it seems, for six months.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick
The other ships there were also to be victualled, and the Piranza was directed to join at once.
From With Cochrane the Dauntless by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The town was victualled for three weeks, and the magazines were tolerably well supplied with ammunition.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling
