A rattling Arquebusade was poured in upon them as they struggled in the narrow doorway.
"The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: January 25, 2009
This herb formed an ingredient of the genuine Arquebusade water, as prepared against wounds inflicted by an arquebus, or hand-gun, and it was mentioned by Philip de Comines in his account of the battle of Morat, 1476. When the Yeomen of the Guard were first formed in England-1485-half were armed with bows and arrows, whilst the other half carried arquebuses.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
I hope you take great care of your mouth and teeth, and that you clean them well every morning with a sponge and tepid water, with a few drops of Arquebusade water dropped into it; besides washing your mouth carefully after every meal, I do insist upon your never using those sticks, or any hard substance whatsoever, which always rub away the gums, and destroy the varnish of the teeth.
"Letters to His Son, 1753-1754"
The Earl of Chesterfield