nightwatch

Example Sentences

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In a more innocent state of society such as that which exists in the north, such a thing as a nightwatch is undreamed of.

From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert

"Pooh! as usual, you gentlemen of the nightwatch are badly informed," grumbled the ostler, pushing the dog into a corner.

From The Son of Clemenceau by Dumas fils, Alexandre

She learned the true method of atonement in the stillness of that nightwatch.

From The Old Homestead by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

Redcoats, nightwatch, sailors and populace joined in the pursuit, pressing the young patriot sorely.

From The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade or, Getting Out of New York by Moore, Harry

Making his way along the wharf, Dick presently saw a nightwatch with a lantern at the end of a long pole coming toward them.

From The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade or, Getting Out of New York by Moore, Harry