inlying

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They did not dare to attack the camp, itself, precautionary measures having been adopted to prevent their near approach, by stationing inlying and outlying pickets round it.

From Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by Taylor, William

The inlying pickets were accordingly doubled, and every man slept in his clothes, so as to be ready.

From The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War by Churchill, Winston

A strong inlying piquet, to act eventually as a reserve, must be placed in a central position.

From Cavalry in Future Wars by Goldman, Charles Sydney

Behind it the infantry lie down to sleep, a section of each company, as an inlying picket, dressed and accoutred.

From The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War by Churchill, Winston

A body of cavalry who were in their way—an inlying picket—proved for the moment unsteady, and thus the rebels reached the post at which two of Major Tombs’ guns were placed.

From Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles