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  • But even as the mote was hallowed, and the Peace of God proclaimed at the blast of the war-horn, came we three woeful ladies clad in black and knelt before the lord king, and prayed him hearken us.

    The Water of the Wondrous Isles 2007

  • In his hand he bore two spears of silver with heads of steel; a war-horn of ivory was slung round his shoulder, and by his side hung a golden sword.

    The Lilac Fairy Book 2003

  • From outside the city's gates a war-horn sounded, deep and low.

    Dalamar the Dark Berberick, Nancy Varian 2000

  • Lifting his war-horn to his lips, he blew three sharp blasts.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • At the mouth of the pass Gaelen lifted his war-horn and blew three blasts.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • In despair Caswallon once more sounded his war-horn.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • In Centre Field hundreds of stragglers drew swords ready to charge to the aid of their beleaguered kin, but Caswallon's war-horn stopped them.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • Within minutes the war-horn of the Pallides sounded.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • Taking the war-horn, he tied its thong to his baldric and settled it in place.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

  • Leaving him there, Caswallon lifted his war-horn from its place on the wall and stepped into the yard.

    The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

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