sumpter

Example Sentences

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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.

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.

I had fallen back behind the sumpter horses, and halted for a moment, when I felt a hand rest lightly on my stirrup.

From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.

I happened to finish first, and, hearing the horses' hoofs, went out and watched the lads who were to be our guides fastening the baggage on the sumpter beasts.

From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John