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He had the intelligence to leave me and the constant companion of these travels to ourselves as we went about that treasury of wonders, but before we got to the armory he stayed us with a delicate gesture outside the court of the palace till a troop for the guard-mounting had gone in.

Familiar Spanish Travels 2004

After breakfast, the bands were playing for guard-mounting; and we sat gazing down into the valley from our tent upon the large army corps encamped below.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various

"No more sentry rounds now and guard-mounting; we're off to Paris!"

Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes

"Oh, that the French would only do something!" cried Fritz and his companions, sick of inactivity and the wearisome nature of their duties, which, after the excitement of battle and the stirring campaigning they had already gone through, seemed now far worse than guard-mounting in

Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes

Yesterday morning, directly after guard-mounting, Faye put on his full-dress uniform -- epaulets, beautiful scarlet sash, and sword -- and went over to the office of the commanding officer to report officially.

Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 Frances Marie Antoinette Mack Roe

At that hour, on the road near the fortifications, was an endless procession of soldiers and market-gardeners, guard-mounting, officers 'horses out for exercise, sutlers with their paraphernalia, all the bustle and activity that is seen in the morning in the neighborhood of forts.

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We proceeded to put the post in as good order as possible; had regular guard-mounting and parades, but little drill.

Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals David Widger

The unveiling of war memorials, parades of war veterans, flag-waggings, fiery speeches and guard-mounting are not of themselves enough to prepare a nation's mind for the dangers that threaten.

Readings on Fascism and National Socialism Selected by members of the department of philosophy, University of Colorado Various

He was called a "sergeant" in the regular battalion, learned the manual of arms, and regularly attended the parade and guard-mounting of the Thirteenth, back of my camp.

Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals David Widger

The routine of duty prescribed is the following: -- Rise at 5 A.M. in summer, and 5-1/2 in winter; double up bed and mattress, &c., and study till 7; then fall in and go to breakfast; at 7-1/2, guard-mounting -- twenty-four cadets are on guard every day; at

Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada Henry A. Murray