"Preemptory" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... but discipline there was but little of, and the soldiery in those days regarded peaceful citizens as fair game; hence, when they came from the palace the streets of the city were already hushed and quiet, for the orders of the king had been preemptory that no men-at-arms, or others except those on duty, were to be away ...
— Winning His Spurs - A Tale of the Crusades • George Alfred Henty |
