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RM2A2T4ED–Frank - Archer. Archer of the Guard. 1460, Archers, Signed: F. Philippoteaux; Deghouy sc, Fig. 11, after p. 840, Philippoteaux, Félix (fec.); Deghouy, Léopold (sc.), Adrien Pascal, Camp, Jules du Camp, Germain-Nicolas Brahaut, Sicard, Philippoteaux: Histoire de l'armée et de tous les régiments depuis les premiers temps de la monarchie française jusqu'à nos jours. Paris: A. Barbier, 1847-1858
RMF7P51G–Hand-coloured photograph of a Japanese archer Photographed by Felice Beato (1832-1909) Italian-British photographer. Dated 1880
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RM2T6D2KG–Costumes of China, 1858. Musician playing a pipa or Chinese lute, Chief Archer in helmet and robes, Mandarin bureaucrat with rank badge and a servant holding a parasol, Tatar Lady seated on a chair holding a fan, slave with long pigtail holding a tray of tea. Pagoda and palace in the background. Musicien, chef des archers, Mandarin, Dame Tartare, esclave. Handcoloured and sepia-tinted lithograph by Jean-Adolphe Bocquin after an illustration by Felix Fossey from Elisabeth Muller (pseudonym of Leonie Bedelet)s Le Monde en Estampes, The World in Prints, Amadee Bedelet, Paris, 1858.
RM2KF8J40–Costumes of China, 1858. Musician playing a pipa or Chinese lute, Chief Archer in helmet and robes, Mandarin bureaucrat with rank badge and a servant holding a parasol, Tatar Lady seated on a chair holding a fan, slave with long pigtail holding a tray of tea. Pagoda and palace in the background. Musicien, chef des archers, Mandarin, Dame Tartare, esclave. Handcoloured and sepia-tinted lithograph by Jean-Adolphe Bocquin after an illustration by Felix Fossey from Elisabeth Muller (pseudonym of Leonie Bedelet)’s Le Monde en Estampes, The World in Prints, Amadee Bedelet, Paris, 1858.
RM2A5YXFK–Hand-coloured photograph of a Japanese archer Photographed by Felice Beato (1832-1909) Italian-British photographer. Dated 1880
RM2RBTAD9–Hollywood, USA. 10th July, 2023. Soap Opera actress Andrea Evans died July 9, 2023 of cancer, she was 66 years old. Melissa Archer & Andrea Evans 'The Bay' Pre-Emmy Celebration Party Held at Saint Felix Hollywood on April 28, 2016. © Steven Bergman/AFF-USA.COM Credit: AFF/Alamy Live News
RMHEKDJ4–USACAPOC(A) HHC Soldiers participate in water survival training during battle assembly at Archer pool in Fort Bragg, NC on September 10, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) Tiny bubbles 456909
RM2CEDTYF–. An archer with Columbus;. o sail for the Canary Islands, to interceptand capture a Spanish adventurer namedColumbus ! The brave, honest spirit of Felix revivedwithin him. He was seriously troubledbetween his obligations to Vascoiia, and hisduty to Columbus. But his sense of theinjustice and iniquity of Vasconas mission,and his high estimation of Columbus, atlength brought him to a decision. Leavingbehind him all the rich clothing and trin-kets given him by Vascona, he tookPerrito and his crossbow, and, dressed inhis old, ragged suit, secretly took pas-sage on a caravel bound for the CanaryIs
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RM2RBTADG–Hollywood, USA. 10th July, 2023. Soap Opera actress Andrea Evans died July 9, 2023 of cancer, she was 66 years old. Melissa Archer & Andrea Evans 'The Bay' Pre-Emmy Celebration Party Held at Saint Felix Hollywood on April 28, 2016. © Steven Bergman/AFF-USA.COM Credit: AFF/Alamy Live News
RMHEKDJ6–USACAPOC(A) HHC Soldiers participate in water survival training during battle assembly at Archer pool in Fort Bragg, NC on September 10, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) Taking a breather 456911
RM2CEDWFJ–. An archer with Columbus;. the villagepriest, with the precious charts in his care,Tortosa and his men returned at full speedto the assistance of Felix. Perrito waseager to go with them, and bounded awayjoyfully when his master gave him per-mission. THE SAILING OF THE FLEET 107 Find Felix, boy, find Felix! criedDiego to the dog. When they entered the gorge they foundit deserted. The barricade had been par-tially removed, and they saw that horsemenhad passed through. They shouted toFelix, but there was no answer. The onlysounds to be heard were the mournfulsough of the wind inthe pines, and th
RMHEKDJ5–USACAPOC(A) HHC Soldiers participate in water survival training during battle assembly at Archer pool in Fort Bragg, NC on September 10, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) Left, right, left 456910
RM2CEDYX1–. An archer with Columbus;. No one could perform the mis-sion better. I shall depart this very night, repliedRodriguez. Felix had bade Diego good-by, and wasaccompanying Tortosa to the gate. Heagain offered the archer his crossbow, butTortosa assured him that it was his. Felixthen requested him to keep it for him, lestthe tailor should seize and sell it. Felix had nearly reached Palos before itoccurred to him that he had again forgottento ask for the old cassock. He knew that Ignacio Diaz was very cu- FELIX WINS THE CROSSBOW. 41 rious. With the cunning that tyranny hadtaught him, he resolved t
RMHEKDJ1–Cpt. Randall L. Mueller swims underneath a parachute canopy during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C. on September 10, 2011. Mueller is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) Under the canopy 456906
RM2CEE0HN–. An archer with Columbus;. not hesitate on my account, replied thecavalier, with his unpleasant laugh. The yardstick was already executing cir-cles in the air, when Felix cried out desper-ately, — But hear me speak, master, and you,too, Sefior Caballero. The world is round! IS AX ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. The tailor dropped his stick and steppedback, with a look of fright on his face. Little heretic ! he gasped.But the effect produced on the strangecavalier by the boys announcement wasvery singular. He sprang out of the rudechair with such violence that a long rentappeared in his cloak. Ignoring
RMHEKDJ7–Lt. Col. Kathryn M. Vollert floats in 11 foot water in combat gear during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C. on September 10, 2011. Vollert is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) Staying afloat 456916
RM2CEDXWW–. An archer with Columbus;. beside him, and they soon reacheda village where they breakfasted with theparish priest, who received them very hos-pitably. Here Juan Perez obtained a donkey forFelix to ride, and presently they resumedtheir journey. Felix was very much elatedat the turn his affairs had taken. 52 AN ARCHER AVITH COLUMBUS. After travelling three days, they enteredthe Vega of Granada, and riding over awide plain, devastated by war, reached themilitary city of Santa Fe, built by Ferdi-nand and Isabella while besieging the cityof Granada. Looming dimly in the smoky atmosphere, they saw
RMHEKDJ2–Cpt. Brian D. Hahn gets dragged while wearing a parachute harness simulating a possible scenario during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C. on September 10, 2011. Hahn is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) What a drag 456908
RMHEKDC1–Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participate in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participate in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort 110909-A-CK868-392
RM2CEE1AH–. An archer with Columbus;. you are con-nected with the custom-house, he said, ina wheedUng tone. An inspector, perhaps.Is it not so ? Suppose whatever pleases thee, an-swered the stranger, coolly. Here, boy,he continued, tossing a coin to Felix, thouwast reproved unjustly. The tailors red face grew redder at thisrebuke. He folded up the cassock, whichhe had just finished, and said to Felix,harshly, — Here, jackanapes, take this cassock toFather Juan Perez at the convent of LaRabida, and bring back with thee his oldone, which he wishes repaired. Hastenback. If thou delayest on the road, theyar
RMHEKDC2–Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participate in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participate in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort 110909-A-CK868-897
RM2CEE005–. An archer with Columbus;. and at the same moment Senor Vasconaand Perrito tumbled out of the bushes, thecavalier kicking and struggling and reach-ing for his sword, while the dog held himfirmly by the arm. FELIX WINS THE CROSSBOW. 39 Diego ran forward and with difficultymade Perrito loosen his hold, and draggedhim away. The cavalier drew his swordand furiously advanced to run the dogthrough. Tortosa at once confronted him,with the coohiess of an old soldier, andsaid, — Put up your sword, Senor. Why wereyou concealed in the garden ? At that moment Columbus and his com-panions appeared, having
RMHEKDBJ–A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly 110909-A-CK868-359
RM2CEDT0G–. An archer with Columbus;. ofgratitude, you have saved my life ! They swam on. Distant shouts and criescame to their ears. Felix did not realizetheir meaning. He did not know that theship had gone ashore. He was still be-wildered. Around him was a vast wasteof waters amid which he was lost. Heknew not where he was nor whither hewas going. Had he been alone, terror anddespair would have seized him. Where are we going? he asked, pres-ently. Going ashore, replied Pablo calmly. They swam on and on. Felixs heartbegan to sink. He was becoming ex-hausted. Could they ever reach the land ? Pablo marke
RMHEKDBW–Capt. Randall L. Mueller swims underneath a parachute canopy during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Mueller is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Capt. Randall L. Mueller swims underneath a parachute canopy during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 110909-A-CK868-297
RM2CEDT9A–. An archer with Columbus;. to Felix, and beggedto be taken with him. He was certainlythe brightest of the seven,— gentle, affec-tionate, and obliging. Felix soon taughthim to speak a little Spanish, and rewardedhis efforts with biscuits and honey. After touching at several beautiful islands,and seeking in vain for rich kingdoms, andmines of gold and gems, Columbus set sailfor a great island to the south, which hefully believed to be the gorgeous Cipangoof which he had long dreamed. On the morning of the twenty-eighth ofOctober there burst upon his view a grandand far-extending island, with lo
RMHEKDBF–A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly 110909-A-CK868-242
RM2CEDXY8–. An archer with Columbus;. A ROYAL MESSENGER. 53 vent where dwelt a company of Franciscanmonks. Hastening from the awful atmos-phere of war, they entered a cool, dusky,quiet courtyard, where the friars welcomedthem kindly, and led them away to reposeafter the fatigues of their journey. Here Felix quietly resided for severaldays among themonks, while FatherJuan Perez enteredthe presence of thesovereigns to lAeadthe cause of Colum-bus. The monks werevery kind to Felix.He ate with themin the refectory, andthey tried to amuse him as well as they could. One of themtook him about the warlike city,
RMHEKDBT–Capt. Brian D. Hahn swims underneath a parachute canopy during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Hahn is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Capt. Brian D. Hahn swims underneath a parachute canopy during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 110909-A-CK868-314
RM2CEE0C3–. An archer with Columbus;. e,while there learn what thou canst of thiscrazy stranger. Felix could hardly close his eyes thatnight. He was thinking of his amiable newacquaintance, Diego Columbus, who hadcalled him cahallero. He longed for themorning, when he could finish his seamsand hasten to the convent. CHAPTER II. FELIX WINS THE CROSSBOW. Early the next morning, Felix sprangfrom his bed and began his usual task ofsweeping the shop. Hitherto he had beena great sluggard. Often had the angrytailor awakened him in a verysudden and painful manner.He had lived like a younganimal, without ambitio
RMHEKDBG–A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly 110909-A-CK868-271
RM2CEDTDA–. An archer with Columbus;. colored men to greet the strangers who hadlanded on their soil, — the soil that was tobe theirs no more. Columbus and his men remained on shore 142 AN ARCHEK WITH COLUMBUS. the rest of the day, exploring the beautifulisland, which the natives called Guanahani,and endeavoring to converse with the gentlethough barbaric inhabitants. With pres-ents of beads and hawk-bells they won thehearts of the simple people, and sought to learn from themmore of the newworld that theyhad found. During the after-noon, Felix, at-tracted by thebeauty of thewoods, wanderedaway from his c
RMHEKDBK–A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool 110909-A-CK868-412
RM2CEDXP7–. An archer with Columbus;. ts will be a reasonable sum. Wiltthou speak to thy employers about it ? After a little hesitation, Felix informedhis master that his fortunes were really thereverse of brilliant, and that when heescaped from imprisonment on bread andwater, he would be ready to return towork. 66 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. The tailor seemed much disappointed onhearing this, for the one hundred ducatshad evidently figured very pleasingly in histhoughts of late. After making a few more purchases,Columbus and Felix returned to the con-vent, and Felix wassoon immured in hiscell in companywi
RMHEKDBN–A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool 110909-A-CK868-767
RM2CEDRNE–. An archer with Columbus;. bbed it on his sleeve, and then threw itdown angrily. Tortosa picked it up, and it was exam-ined curiously, while they all laughed atthe tailors disappointment. But none ofthem knew that it was really a great treas-ure, — the humble 2^otato. Felix and Diego accompanied Columbusto Barcelona, where the sovereigns gavethe discoverer of the New World a trulyroyal reception as Admiral of the Ocean THE RETURN TO SPAIN. 183 sea, and Viceroy and Governor of theislands discovered in tlie Indies. Felix remained in the service of Colum-bus until the latters death. He became an
RMHEKDBM–A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool 110909-A-CK868-446
RM2CEDY0K–. An archer with Columbus;. arefully shaded with the other.Felix gazed at him with fear, thinking thathe might have been sent to bring him topunishment; but the brother, after regard-ing him for a moment, gave a short laughand said, — Little brother, thou hast done us agreat service. Thou hast slain our tyrant.Now, thank heaven we shall sit at thesecond table. Hitherto it has been, first,the Fathers, then the cat, and lastly, wepoor sinners. Come with me and I will seethee safely out of the gate, for I and mycompanions would not see thee abandonedto the anger of Father Torribio. With these wor
RMHEKDBP–A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) A U.S. Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in water survival training, during battle assembly in Archer pool 110909-A-CK868-818
RM2CEDT20–. An archer with Columbus;. her. Theaffrighted boy at the helm screamed analarm. Then the deck was crowded with 158 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. the dark figures of the terrified crew. Theyrushed about in a wild panic. Frenziedshouts and orders mingled in the dreadfultumult. Again the sea raised the doomedship, and again she crashed on the sands. CHAPTER VIII. was drawing THE RETURN TO SPAIN. It was a sudden and disagreeable awaken-ing for Felix, to find himself tossing amongthe breakers. He was entangled in hiscloak, and in imminent danger of drown-ing. But just as he began to grow faintwith exha
RMHEKDBY–Sgt. 1st Class Monte A. Henderson jumps into the pool to demonstrate how to use the Army combat uniform shirt to float during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Henderson is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Sgt. 1st Class Monte A. Henderson jumps into the pool to demonstrate how to use the Army combat uniform shirt to float during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 110909-A-CK868-656
RM2CEDT4C–. An archer with Columbus;. 152 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. Near the huts were small fields of cottonand Indian corn, and between the hills ofcorn were low, dark-green plants, eachplant having a number of queer, roundishroots or tubers. Felix put a few of theseroots in his pocket as curiosities. He tastedone of them, but at once concluded that itwas not yet ripe. After hanging a few beads on the huts,. to conciliate the owners, who had been seenhovering at a distance, the party returnedto the boats. In a few days the two envoys returned.They had been disappointed. The splendidcity and the mighty
RMHEKDBR–Capt. Brian D. Hahn is dragged while wearing a parachute harness simulating a possible scenario during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Hahn is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Capt. Brian D. Hahn is dragged while wearing a parachute harness simulating a possible scenario during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 110909-A-CK868-331
RM2CEE076–. An archer with Columbus;. cy. But thouwouldst best not disturb them now. What! is Senor Columbus sick ? criedFehx. Here, here, said Tortosa, tapping hisforehead. He believes that the world isround. Perhaps the world is round, repliedFelix boldly. No more of that, cried Tortosa se- FELIX WINS THE CROSSBOW. 31 verely. I love a harmless joke, but that is rank blasphemy. Where is his son, Diego ? asked Felix, avoiding the dangerous subject. Oh, he is about with that terrible dog. Thou shouldst have heard the brute snarl at the fine young gentleman who came with the doctor Fernandez. I took down
RMHEKDBX–Lt. Col. Kathryn M. Vollert floats in 11 foot deep water in combat gear during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Vollert is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Fimbres/Released) Lt. Col. Kathryn M. Vollert floats in 11 foot deep water in combat gear during water landing during water survival training in Archer pool at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 110909-A-CK868-866
RM2CEE135–. An archer with Columbus;. ines of hisface told of age and sorrow. In his handhe carried a large roll covered with awoolen cloth. Beside him stood a pale, handsome boyof about the same age as Felix. Thestrangers seemed tired, and their clothingwas worn and soiled with travel. Felix stopped near the group and staredat them with curiosity. The porter seemedsurprised, and the strange man repeatedthe request he had just made,— THE WORLD IS ROUND. My son is hungry and thirsty. Canyou give him a httle bread and water toenable him to finish our journey? Yes, Seiloi-, repKed the porter, veryrespectfu
RM2CEDWHB–. An archer with Columbus;. the road; but you ride on with Diego andguard the charts. Tortosa hesitated. He did not like theplan. Ride on! ride on!- yelled Felix, whohad sprung upon the steep bank and wasfuriously rolling huge rocks down into theroad. You cant do any good here.Guard Diego and the charts ! THE PURSUIT. 105 Tortosa was accustomed to obey orders.He rode on, and left the courageous boy athis task. Having rolled down all the availablerocks, Felix took a small axe that hung athis saddle-bow, and chopped two or threeyoung pines so that they fell down acrossthe road, thoughstill hangi
RM2CEDYTT–. An archer with Columbus;. sieges. Then Felix ran to fetch the crossbow,and they began shooting at a mark. Their 44 AX ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. hearts were light, and the sport wentmerrily on, until it was suddenly cut shortby a dismal catastrophe. Diego could not handle the crossbowvery well, and his arrows usually flew wideof the mark. At last one of these unluckyshafts, flying across the garden, glanced onthe bole of a lemon-tree and darted off at asharp angle. The unfortunate cat hap-pened to be lying in its path and was in-stantly transfixed. He gave a wild leapand fell to the ground, dead.
RM2CEDX37–. An archer with Columbus;. ished toassure himself that Our Lady of Rabidahad really been restored to her place. Hewill trouble us no more. Let us repair tothe chapel and celebrate a mass for the re-pose of his soul. 74 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. The monks were well pleased not toretire to their lonely cells, and presentlythe chapel was lighted. The tall candles atthe altar threw a soft light on the whiteimage of Our Lady of Rabida, and the clearvoice of Father Juan Perez was heard con-ducting the service. The next morning as Felix was seated onhis table busily sewing, the physician, Gar-cia Fer
RM2CEE04B–. An archer with Columbus;. top of the 32 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. How do you do, cafeaZZero, respondedDiego, in his gentle, pleasant tones. Can you send your dog away? askedFelix. Tortosa doesnt like dogs ; and ifyou will, hell let us shoot at a mark withhis crossbow. Very well, said Diego ; and taking thedog over into the cloister, he placed his capon the floor, and bade him watch it, and then returned toTortosa and Felix. Felix now placed a mark against a 1 )ank of earth near the fountain, and the three took turns in shooting. The bow was powerful, the string being drawn back by a winch, an
RM2CEE0KB–. An archer with Columbus;. 16 AN ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. What are you doing with your cross-bow ? asked Fehx. My trusty weapon shall not leave myhand till that dangerous beast has gone,groaned the soldier. Oh, Tortosa, cried Felix, suddenly, did you know that the world is round ? For a few moments the soldier gazed at the boy with silent terror. Then he roared, as he stretched out his hand for an arrow, — Hast thoubeen playingwith the dog ?Art thou in-fected withmadness? Be-gone ! AndFelix, whoknew the oldarchers ex-treme fear of mad dogs, fled at once, with-out waiting for any further discussi
RM2CEE0C7–. An archer with Columbus;. ona. I do not know you, replied the phy-sician bluntly ; but you seem to knowmore of this Columbus than I know. Youmay go with me to La Eabida if you wish.Seilor Columbus will please himself aboutreceiving you. Have you a mule ? I thank you, Senor. My horse is wait-ing in the next street. In a few moments the cavalier returned, FELIX WINS THE CROSSBOW. 23 mounted on a fine black horse, and he and thephysician set out together for the convent. Leaving their animals at the gate, theywere admitted by Tortosa, who saluted SenorFernandez withrespectful famil-iarity. Wher
RM2CEDTYM–. An archer with Columbus;. sly, I come to inform you that three armedPortuguese caravels, under the commandof Don Juan Vascona, are cruising in thevicinity of the island of Ferro with the in-tention of attacking you. THE SAILING OF THE FLEET. 127 How dost thou know this? asked Co-lumbus. I saw them when I left Ferro in thatcaravel, whose captain I promised one hun-dred ducats if he would bring me to you,replied Felix. He shall be paid at once, said Colum-bus. Thy information is valuable. Andwhen I am at leisure I wish to learn howthou camest here, so far from Spain. He then gave orders for th
RM2CEE1C4–. An archer with Columbus;. osr . 62 V. The PuRsi it .... 81 vr. The Sailing of the Fleet . 106 VII. The Xew World . 128 VIII. The Ketlrx to Si-aix . 159 CHAPTER I. THE WORLD IS ROUND. One fine afternoon in the autumn of 1491,Ignacio Diaz, a tailor of the seaport townof Palos, was seated upon his table busilyat work on a new cassock evidently in-tended for a priest or monk. Diaz was a short, obese man with around, red face. He was ignorant andavaricious, servile to his superiors andtyrannical to those beneath him. One ofthe chief victims of his petty tyrannywas his apprentice, Felix Madrigal,
RM2CEDTHN–. An archer with Columbus;. tell me if thou seest anything in thatdirection. Felix approached, and looked intently inthe direction indicated. Presently he said : Senor, I see a light a long way off mov-ing up and down. THE NEW WORLD. 139 Then I am not deceived, cried Colum-bus. I have discovered land ! He called two of his officers, and they toosaw the distant light. The night wore on, and every man in thefleet was wide awake and on the alert.At two oclock in the morning a red flashlighted up the swelling sails of the Pinta, and the report of acannon electrifiedthe expectant mari-ners. Followi
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