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Why was the muskeet called the brown bess?
Although popular to the ill-informed masses , the Brown Bess was not named for the color of its stock, nor its barrel, nor for the Queen, it was called the 'brown bess' because of then common use of the word 'brown' as meaning drab or cheap, and the word 'bess' was used to refer to a cheap woman or harlot. The barrel was often cheaply treated or painted brown to protect it from rusting. Thus among the lower class of soldiers that often carried them, the term ' brown bess', that was first used in the 1600's, became an appealing name for their own 'harlot' piece.
What did bess of hardwick achieve?
Bess of Hardwick died in 1608.
Why did they tie Bess up?
They tied Bess up so that she wouldn't get away!
Who are porgey and bess?
Singers.
You saw movie about a horse on an island during World War 2 and she swims to get on the landing craft when the Marines soldiers when they are forced to leave her behind?
The name of the movie is gallant bess the one with marshall Thompson in it made in 1946
Which horse carried supplies and wounded soldiers in the Korean war?
Black Bess
What did Tim the ostler do in the highwayman?
After eavesdropping on Bess and the Highwayman he told the British soldiers about him so that they would kill him and he could have Bess, the highwayman's lover, to himself.
What are some weapons used in the revolutionary war?
The standard arm of the British soldiers was the "Brown Bess" musket. The Americans used a mix of firearms, leaning heavily towards the French version of a very similar musket.
How did Napoleon behave towards french?
He was French, so you are asking how he behaved towards himself.
How did the soldiers know that the highwayman would return to the inn?
Because they knew he had to come back and get Bess.
How do the duke and king behave towards each other in chapters 30 32?
they just behave really cool
What is a complication in highwayman?
One complication in "The Highwayman" is the highwayman's beloved Bess sacrificing herself to warn him of a trap set by the soldiers. This ultimately leads to both the highwayman and Bess tragically losing their lives.
How does Mary warren behave towards her employers?
she scary of John
What is Bess in relationship to a highwayman?
Bess is typically portrayed as the lover or partner of the highwayman in the 19th century poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. She warns the highwayman of a trap set by soldiers, which ultimately leads to his death. Bess is known for her loyalty and tragic fate in the poem.
How did the kshatriyas behave towards others?
Gentle and good natured
What is the title of an old movie that had American soldiers on island and one of them found a horse at the end of the movie the soldiers were rescued and the horse swam to the battleship?
Gallant Bess, made in 1946 by MGM
Why was the gun namesd the brown bess?
Actually, there was no specific reason, and no official answer. Unofficial thoughts of mine? Bess was a girl's name- and your musket was the only girl you were likely to be holding for a while. The barrels were "in the white"- that is, unblued- and turned brown with age. Brown Bess rolls off the tongue much easier than "Land Pattern Musket" and just became a popular term with soldiers. PS- 100 years later, the Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield rifle, also known as the Mark 1 #3 was known to soldiers as the "Smelly". That's soldiers for you.
