He had become expert in the Indian game of ball, which is a game resembling the Canadian lacrosse, and from which, in fact, it had been adopted.
"Betty Zane"
Zane Grey
Now this apparently deserted prame, near the centre of the line, was the Ville de Mayence; and the flag of Rear-Admiral lacrosse was even now flying at her peak.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore
Admiral lacrosse, being called away, had left his first officer to see to the safety of the flag-ship and her immediate neighbours, and this brave man had obtained permission to try a little plan of his own, if assailed by any adventurous British boats in charge of the vessels explosive.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore