sumpter

Example Sentences

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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

We started, my uncouth guide sitting tailor-fashion on the sumpter mule, upon the baggage. 

From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

Next came a long train of sumpter mules, with the Princess's baggage, and that of her attendants.

From Tales From Scottish Ballads by Stewart, Allan

There are ten lances and two court ladies and a dozen or so of sumpter horses—a brave show.

From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.

They drove up to the door of Government House in their travelling equipage, saddle and sumpter horses following.

From Jasper Lyle by Ward, Harriet