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  • Lieutenant Smith was the first man killed, and when I heard his last command, which was "Dismount," then the whole command fell upon your humble servant.

    The Colored Regulars in the United States Army T. G. Steward

  • "Dismount," said Mr. Hardy, as he brought his steed to a halt in front of a large piazza that surrounded the residence.

    Jack Ranger's Western Trip Or, from Boarding School to Ranch and Range Clarence Young

  • "Dismount," he directed the captain, leaping to the ground himself at the same time.

    The Mad King 1914

  • "Dismount," he directed the captain, leaping to the ground himself at the same time.

    The Mad King Edgar Rice Burroughs 1912

  • "Dismount" either by signal or command would have been an affront to a cavalry force two-thirds of whose array seemed to be dismounted already, some towing along by taut bridle-rein the famished relic of a once spirited charger, others comforting themselves with the reflection that at least they had now only their own carcass to care for, others still wishing they had not even that responsibility, wondering how much longer their aggrieved stomachs might have to struggle with the only pabulum upon which they had been allowed to expend their gastric juices for over forty-eight hours, and suffering the pangs of remorse, both physical and mental, in the poignant consciousness that the cause of this distress was the undigested portion of some late faithful four-footed friend and companion, for the command for rations had been reduced to horse meat on the hoof.

    Under Fire Charles King 1888

  • "Dismount," commanded Bob; "we'll rest here until we can determine upon something.

    George at the Fort Life Among the Soldiers Harry Castlemon 1878

  • "Dismount," Sir John shouted, setting the example; "cut them both down; one is as bad as the other.

    In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce 1867

  • "Dismount," said they, "the mules have been obeying the bridle and you have directed them wrongly.

    Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men Baden Powell 1819

  • Dismount then, and draw,” said Bucklaw, setting him an example.

    The Bride of Lammermoor 2008

  • Dismount ye and bind one another336 and we will drive you to our father, that he may roast various of you and boil various, for it is long since he has tasted the flesh of Adam-son.”

    The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

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