Comments on: ‘Cry ‘Havoc!’ And Let Slip The Dogs Of War’: Speech & Analysis

By: Quadflier

Quadflier — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:22:02 +0000

Dogs also refer to mechanical devices that pin down something or hold a mechanism back, such as the pawl in a winch that prevents the spool from moving backward (unspooling). Letting them slip would allow a machine to run without restraint.

By: MIchael

MIchael — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:22:48 +0000

In reply to Adrian. There is nothing wrong with the text. The author is not saying that ancient Romans used slip collars with trigger devices. The author is saying that the word 'slip' is still used to this day in the context of controlling trained dogs.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:07:03 +0000

In reply to Dave. Dave is quite correct. "To let slip" is exactly what it means, a cord or leash is attached at the wrist and runs to the collar, the free end is held. Upon releasing the free end, the dog can run free. This can be seen in early paintings of stag hunts and the like. Please correct the text.

By: LilysDad

LilysDad — Wed, 04 May 2022 10:25:37 +0000

In Henry V Shakespeare describes the greyhounds as being “in the slips” which appears to imply either a place (from whence they are released or ‘slipped’) or perhaps in a state of readiness. Maybe these would be in the form of special leashes?
In modern day usage ‘slips’ is often used as the term for the place where boats are launched which does suggest that if the dogs are in the slips then it is a place however. Perhaps a form of pen or kennels?

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:38:49 +0000

Could you please provide an illustration of the device mentioned in this quote from your text? I believe you’re incorrect and the phrase simple means to let a leash SLIP from your hand or a loose loop SLIP from around the dog’s neck. I’ve been training full time professionally for over 40 years and have never seen a “trigger device” as mentioned. Thank you.

“The collar can be released and thrown off by using a trigger device, allowing the dog to charge forward. That is known as ‘slipping’ the dog.”