As matters stood, however, the Spaniards, by battering a breach in the wall with their cannon on the first day, and then Escalading the inner works with remarkable gallantry upon the second, found themselves masters of the place within eight and forty hours of their first appearance before its gates.
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John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: January 25, 2009
On high in amphitheatre field on field, Italian, Egyptian, Austrian, Far heard and of the carnage discord clear, Bells of his Escalading triumphs pealed In crashes on a choral chant severe, Heraldic of the authentic Charlemagne, Globe, sceptre, sword, to enfold, to rule, to smite, Make unity of the mass, Coherent or refractory, by his might.
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George Meredith
He was a fortress that required to be stormed, but there was considerable local curiosity about him, so that by-and- by Escalading parties were formed, some of which were partly successful.
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