The Turco-"Muley Hafid" he was called, because those were the only words of his any one could understand-who had been Deploying imaginary troops, with the aid of matches, upon the counterpane, as though he were a sick child playing with leaden soldiers, recognised the tune, and in default of words began to beat time with a soup spoon.
"Leaves from a Field Note-Book"
J. H. Morgan
In obedience to his orders, Dana was rapidly Deploying his leading platoon, and a sheaf of skirmishers went scattering out to the front in support of the advance, while Hunter, left for the moment alone, divined in an instant that the Indians were coming with a rush upon the southern flank.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
The enemy, who had two brigades of infantry well closed up, was Deploying a heavy force; his skirmishers were again advancing, and the 5th Virginia, in danger of being outflanked, was ordered to retire to its first position.
"Stonewall Jackson And The American Civil War"
G. F. R. Henderson