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the Ababdeh and Bisharieen. The Helmet quilted, and of Metal - - - - 329

The Origin of Crests. The Cuirass or Coat of Armour of Metal Plates, or quilted - - - 331

Hempen Armour used by the Greeks. Arms of different Egyptian Corps. Heavy and light Troops - - 333

The Chariot Corps. Chariots, each carried Two Persons. Curricles of Towns. Attendants, or running Footmen 335

Charioteers; their Post honourable - - - 337

Whips. A Hero often dismounted and fought on foot - 339

No Seats in their Chariots - - - - 341

Chariots of Wood. The different Parts - -34-2

Ornamental Appendages of the Chariot. Egyptian Citizens unarmed - - . - - 347

Framework of Wood. Binding and Ornamental Parts of Leather - - - - 348

War Chariots had Wheels of Six Spokes. Curricles frequently Four. No scythed Cars 350

The Harness 351

The Traces. Greek and Roman Cars, Parts of. Note 353

Egyptian Chariot and Horses, according to European Mode of drawing 354

Housings and Ornaments of the Horses - - 355

No Blinkers. The Bridles. No Egyptian Car with more than two Horses . - - 356

Cars of foreign Nations - - - 357

Persepolitan Chariot. Egyptian Chariot Corps, heavy and light - - _ - - 358

Light-armed Chariot Corps. The Shield connected with the Idea of a Siege. Sieges - - - - 359

Use of the Testudo or χελωνη. Attack of a fortified Place 361

Warlike Engines used in Sieges 363

Use of Stones in Battle, a primitive Custom not common to the Egyptians. Enemies with whom they fought 364

Helmets. Crests when first used. The Shairetana. Their Arms and Costume 366

Allies of the Pharaohs, at a very early Period. The Tok-