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| 11 | 13 | View more quotes about beyond">Beyond that, signals were conveyed by battle horn or drum. |
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| 11 | 10 | The gong had sounded a single note, that the encampment be alerted to a new arrival. |
| 11 | 11 | If the gong sounded twice, this suggested the possibility of an unauthorized intrusion. |
| 11 | 12 | If the gong rang thrice, or repeatedly, this signified the cavalry was to prepare for flight. |
| 11 | 13 | Beyond that, signals were conveyed by battle horn or drum. |
| 11 | 14 | Six tarns were kept in constant readiness, usually divided between the holding and the encampment. |
| 11 | 15 | I strode out to meet Tajima, who was, I suppose, though he did not care for the role, my eyes and ears at the holding. |
| 11 | 16 | "Put Pertinax to such purposes," he had complained to me. |