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dragoonMounted soldier who carried an infantry weapon such as a ‘dragon’, or short musket, as used by the French army in the 16th century. The name was retained by some later regiments after the original meaning became obsolete. |
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| Gay life at Monterey Mexican horsemen A bold dragoon Use of the lasso Vaqueros Noosing a bear Fight between a bull and a bear Departure from Monterey Indian horse stealers Outrages committed by the travellers Indignation of Captain Bonneville She was a fine dragoon horse, but never got above that. They continued their inquiries and at last met with a light dragoon who had formed one of the guard which had escorted D'Artagnan to Rueil. |
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