sumpter

Example Sentences

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They treated us very well on the journey, giving us sumpter beasts and every thing necessary.

From The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) by Mendoza, Juan Gonzalez de

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

"Pardon, my Prince," said I, "but all the apparel I have is upon my sumpter horse, which comes in the train of the Princess."

From Red Axe by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

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.

And behold he came upon a tall red horse, with the mane parted on each side, and he brought with him a large and beautiful sumpter pack. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 1 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir