Catching a Tartar.
During a battle between the Russians and Tartars a private soldier of the former cried out, "Captain, I've caught a Tartarl" "Bring him along," said the officer. "He won't let me!" was the response. Investigation proved that the captive had the captor by the arm and would not allow him to move. \so "catching a Tartar" is applicable tb^one who has found an antagonist too. powerful for him.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XXII, Issue 307, 26 January 1894, Page 8
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71Catching a Tartar. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XXII, Issue 307, 26 January 1894, Page 8
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