slacken pace
Example Sentences
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About four o'clock we approached the village of Verdu, when, oddly enough, my horse began to show signs of distress, and I was compelled to slacken pace.
From My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France by Hayens, Herbert
The Pursuers were now compelled to proceed with caution: As well as they could judge, the Fugitive also seemed to slacken pace, for they heard the steps follow each other at longer intervals.
From The Monk; a romance by Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory)
How Alfred maintained his hold he never knew nor did the mare slacken pace greatly until home was reached.
From Watch Yourself Go By by Warden, Ben W.
It was a matter of their driver’s will rather than their pleasure that made them slacken pace as they neared the mile-stone.
From Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker by Bryant, Marguerite
The prospect of introducing to his father guests who would pay for all they received, was so satisfactory to young Beman that he made no protest at being thus forced to slacken pace.
From Corporal 'Lige's Recruit A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga by Otis, James
