sumpter

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Here richly-caparisoned horses were prancing, there sumpter mules laden with supplies, and decorated with ribbons and flowers, made their slow way onward.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Chests were strapped on sumpter mules; chariots with pawing horses stood in the main courtyard, ready to be gone.

From Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain by Kinney, Margaret West

XII Many a well-laden sumpter before them cross'd the Rhine, That for the fellow-hunters carried bread and wine.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

Independently of their convoy, they had a sumpter canoe in company, belonging to the Eboe people, from which the others were supplied with dressed provisions.

From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert

Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.