cowkeeper

Example Sentences

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Here the cowkeeper crossed himself devoutly, and his companions followed his example.

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

Ay," replied the cowkeeper, "and it is not only past troubles that the gentle soul has to bear, but present troubles also!

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

The next day Jack went out again and hired himself to a cowkeeper, who gave him a jar of milk for his day's work.

From Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Clippinger, Erle Elsworth

But early on the morrow—between five and six o'clock—came Will Hendra, a cowkeeper, into our courtyard with a strange tale; one that disquieted if it did not altogether astonish me.

From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

"Alas, Monsieur," replied the cowkeeper, bluntly, "the Baron de Pradines had very few friends in these parts, but no enemy, I think, who would serve him a turn like this."

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford