Both Uses of
sergeant at arms
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- He perceived Chateau-Renaud and Debray, who had just gained the good graces of a sergeant-at-arms, and who had persuaded the latter to let them stand before, instead of behind him, as they ought to have done.†
Chpt 109-110
- "Well, what do you think of this, my fine fellow?" asked Debray of the sergeant-at-arms, slipping a louis into his hand.†
Chpt 109-110 *
Definition:
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(sergeant at arms) someone responsible for enforcing order at a meeting