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" Others were clad in pure white, bearing hammers or maces of silver or copper; and the guards, together with those in immediate attendance on the prince, were distinguished by a rich azure livery and a profusion of gay ornaments, while the large pendants... "
The Quarterly review - Page 338
1847
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History of the Conquest of Peru: With a Preliminary View of the ..., Volume 1

William Hickling Prescott - 1847 - 350 pages
...different liveries. Some wore a showy stuff, checkered white and red, like the squares of a chess-board.8 Others were clad in pure white, bearing hammers or...birds, and studded with shining plates of gold and silver.8 The monarch's attire was much richer than on the preceding evening. Round his neck was suspended...
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The Dublin review, Volume 23

1847 - 560 pages
...by a rich azure livery and a profusion of gav ornaments, while the large pendants attached to their ears indicated the Peruvian noble. Elevated high above...inestimable value. The palanquin was lined with the richly covered plumes of tropical birds, and studded with shining plates " Pizarro saw that the hour had come,...
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The United States Democratic Review, Volume 21

1847 - 602 pages
...livery and a profusion of gay ornaments, while the large pendants attached to the ears distinguished the Peruvian noble. "Elevated high above his vassals...open litter, on which was a sort of throne made of mai-sive gold of inestimable value. The palanquin was lined with the richly-colored plumes of tropical...
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The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, Volume 21

1847 - 606 pages
...the ears distinguished tho Peruvian noble. "Elevated high above his vassals came tho Inca Atxhuallpa, borne on a sedan or open litter, on which was a sort...inestimable value. The palanquin was lined with the richly-colored plumes of tropical birds, and studded with shining plates of gold and silver. The monarch's...
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History of the Conquest of Peru: With a Preliminary View of the ..., Volume 2

William Hickling Prescott - 1850 - 384 pages
...en las umuos de cobre y plala." — Ibid., MS. ATAHUALLPA VISITS THE SPANIAEDS. Elevated high ahove his vassals came the Inca Atahuallpa, borne on a sedan...birds, and studded with shining plates of gold and silver.t The monarch's attire was much richer than on the preceding evening. Round his neck was suspended...
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Chambers's readings in English prose ... 1558 to 1860

Chambers W. and R., ltd - 1865 - 244 pages
...Peru. It was not long before sunset when the van of the royal procession entered the gates of the city. Elevated high above his vassals came the Inca Atahuallpa,...inestimable value. The palanquin was lined with the richly-coloured plumes of tropical birds, and studded with shining plates of gold and silver. Round...
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History of the Conquest of Peru: With a Preliminary View of the ..., Volume 1

William Hickling Prescott - 1874 - 560 pages
...the large pendants attached to the ears indicated the Peruvian noble. Elevated high above his vassels came the Inca Atahuallpa, borne on a sedan or open...sort of throne made of massive gold of inestimable value.13 The palanquin was lined with the richly10 Relacion del primer Descub., MS. 11 " Blanca y colorada...
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Stories of Other Lands

1888 - 248 pages
...of gay ornaments, while the large pendants attached to the ears indicated the Peruvian noble. 9. " Elevated high above his vassals came the Inca Atahuallpa,...inestimable value. The palanquin was lined with the richly-colored plumes of tropical birds and studded with shining plates of gold and silver. The monarch's...
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History of the Conquest of Peru: With a Preliminary View of the ..., Volume 1

William Hickling Prescott - 1892 - 484 pages
...different liveries. Some wore a showy stuff, checkered white and red, like the squares of a chess-board." Others were clad in pure white, bearing hammers or...inestimable value." The palanquin was lined with the richly colored plumes of 10 Relacion del Primer. Descub., MS. 11 " Blanca y colorada como las casas de un...
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History of the Conquest of Peru: With a Preliminary View of the ..., Volume 1

William Hickling Prescott - 1893 - 472 pages
...different liveries. Some wore a showy stuff, checkered white and red, like the squares of a chess-board.11 Others were clad in pure white, bearing hammers or...sort of throne made of massive gold of inestimable value.13 The palanquin was lined with the richly colored plumes of 10 Relation del Primer. Descub.,...
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