postilion

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But, above this murmur rose a voice, and I saw the Postilion push his way to the steps of the inn, and turn there, with hands clenched and raised above his head.

From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery

"Forgotten?" repeated the Postilion, "Oh, Lord, yes!" and leaning over, he winked one eye, very deliberately; "forgotten 'er—ah! —to be sure—of course!" and he winked again.

From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery

"Good Lord!" exclaimed the Postilion, and fell back a step.

From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery

The Postilion stepped nearer, lowering his lanthorzs. then staggered blindly backward.

From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery

About ten o'clock, the whole party, including even the Postilion, myself excepted, fell asleep.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul