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The Long-Bow

The use of the English long-bow arrived at the highest perfection in the reign of Edward III.; and, notwithstanding the introduction of fire-arms, continued for a long time after to be successfully cultivated. Cressy, Poictiers, Agincourt, and many other victories, were obtained by its use; and Sir John Fortescue writes, "That mighte of the realme of Englande standyth upon her archers,"-as it will now upon our riflemen or sharpshooters, when our army shall get the right kind of gun.