sumpter

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As one of the sumpter cattle that carried his tent had fallen into a river, Themistokles's servants hung up the rich hangings, which were dripping with wet, in order to dry them.

From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Stewart, Aubrey

A sumpter mule had been saddled to carry the baggage, for the dame had, at the last moment, discovered a wondrous assortment of fineries and fripperies that most perforce be translated to Gamewell.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

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.

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.

A small train of archers and cross-bowmen brought up the rear of the escort, save the baggage and sumpter horses, laden not only with provisions but cooking utensils, and even with furniture for the household.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John