Glossary

Glossary

stormed - sudden violent attack

Ratisbon - (German Regensburg) a city in Austria

mound - hillock/ hill

out-thrust - extended forward

fancy - imagine

prone - inclined downward

oppressive - harsh, domineering

mused - thought deeply

Lannes - Duke of Montebello, a general in Napoleon’s army.

bridle - the head gear used to control a horse

compressed - pressed together

anon - soon

flag-bird - the imperial eagle on the French flag

perched - sat on, rested

sheathes - covers