subst. soldiers who , through the favor of their commander , were exempt from menial offices (throwing up intrenchments, procuring wood and water, foraging, etc.), free or privileged soldiers

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subst. soldiers who , through the favor of their commander , were exempt from menial offices (throwing up intrenchments, procuring wood and water, foraging, etc.), free or privileged soldiers 
subst. soldiers who , through the favor of their commander , were exempt from menial offices (throwing up intrenchments, procuring wood and water, foraging, etc.), free or privileged soldiers 

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