porringer

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Friend Porringer, that mended sail must be bestowed in the large boat before the hut against Haines' coming for it in the morning.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

When, late at night, he and Porringer crept stealthily back to the quarters, it was with the conviction that this was the last time they should so steal through the darkness.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

I know: Porringer told me you were prevented.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

You and Porringer are to go to Godwyn's after that new sail for the Nancy.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

"Had I not best come with thee to hold up thy hands?" said Porringer.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary