| 单词 | varlet |
| 例句 | Momma pulled herself back from being ten feet tall with eight-foot arms and said, “You’re welcome for nothing, you varlet, I wouldn’t waste a killing on the likes of you. ” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z A falconer like Edgar’s father was better paid and of higher social status than a groom or varlet. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Father is a varlet, and the varlet serves the lord. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Jon blows the varlets to bits, and totes his beloveds’ corpses to his home. The Wild West in the South of France 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z Well, come in, if it be so, varlet," replied the porter, lifting the barrier; "but if you come forbidden, the pillory and your ears will be acquainted. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Subtle.Out, the varlet That cozened the Apostles! Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature 2012-03-29T02:00:13.900Z One feels obliged to the little varlet for the privilege of giving to him—his smile and manner are so courtly. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z At this "I'll twist the smooth varlet's neck that sold me mine," shouted Denys, in huge wrath, and confirmed the threat with singular oaths peculiar to the mediæval military. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Lock, stock, and barrel, these insolent varlets were to be stamped out of existence, without parleying, as a warning to all traitors. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z It was a pity to have to annihilate so bold a varlet; and yet the independent ways of these same bold varlets are pestilent,--dangerous to the lords who are set over them. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Poor varlet, I wish he would not be so stupid.... Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z A varlet was sent into the castle to inquire, but he found no one within but two sick people who were unable to speak. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z "Here is one of your varlets defies you." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Hold, varlet, be still"—said the Yankee attorney, "Are you to decide on the route of our journey? The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z He had dared to go to Kiŷoto, and make one of a set of insolent varlets who had presumed to waylay their lord, despite of warnings, and, with brow in dust, present a written prayer. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Nine thousand lusty varlets he after brought away. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z Fathers, lovers, guardians, varlets, priests, and panders played their parts in it. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z I do, moreover, detest hotel life, and the black-coated varlets that settle, like so many flies, upon your smallest movement. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z From there we companied together, even to Marseilles, where I served you as my own liege lord for near seven years, nor do I grudge you varlet's service. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z With a literary rascal one cannot observe the strict laws of knighthood, except indeed, those which govern the relations of the noble and the varlet. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Himself then gave them escort; meanwhile each battle-steed Was led thence to their quarters, for those Burgurdian guests Had many a zealous varlet to tend their high behests. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z "What!" exclaimed Rend, in disgust, "you wish that dirty, hideous little varlet to come near you?" The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z And do you, varlets, keep a wary eye upon him. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z Looking towards the forest, he saw a varlet issue therefrom riding upon a palfrey. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z And does a certain 38 lady ever graciously bid her varlets give them entrance? Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z Here he comes, in pudding-time, to resolve the question:—Come hither, you lying varlet, hold up your hand at the bar of justice, and answer me to what I shall demand. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z I am a nobleman, and I will kill you, you varlets! The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Nay, fast in fetters, false varlet, according to thy deeds. Gammer Gurton's Needle 2011-09-24T02:00:15.643Z He did not cease lamenting his evil case till the varlet prayed him to control his wrath. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Do you still deem these varlets to be invulnerable? The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z For my master's sake! why, you impudent varlet, do you think to 'scape us with a lye? Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z The varlet did feign such a story, when I thought to catch this fool in thy company. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Cornélius had brought with him originally a couple of Flemish varlets, an old woman, and a young apprentice of mild and attractive appearance; this youth served him as secretary, cashier, factotum, and messenger. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z At the time hope was growing sick a varlet came into the courtyard. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z But the varlet could run, leaping forward upon us with long, uneven strides. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z An if any varlet throw but an unmannerly word at my lady mother, I’ll stop his mouth with a good steel bolt. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z "Thou art a naughty, law-breaking varlet!" said the justice. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z He thought to live with me and bring me to ruin, the bold varlet! The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z So the varlet forthwith went upon his way. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z One of his varlets set his ban-dog on us both, this morning.” In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z If thou hast the folly to attempt to stay me, I will take the place by storm; thy varlets shall hang, every one; and thine own fate thou canst guess. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Now," said Sir Henry Chester presently, "it hath been proved that thou hast been a naughty, law-breaking varlet. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z He was asleep, the varlet, for he was tired out. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z The demoiselle sought after the castellan, who was in his chamber, and there she brought the varlet, who held forth his letter, and added thereto the Emperor's greeting. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Then he said, “My varlet, who holds my horses at the gate, must bring me a letter the which I gave into his charge, and some one must tell him to come without delay.” The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z Shall we have nothing for all this but the freeing of these varlets?” Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Ye took this good varlet Hull into thy service? House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z He now looked on with cold curiosity at the arrangements made by the executioner and his varlets. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z He had no heir, neither son nor daughter, save one only varlet, and he was such as I will tell you. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Thus you see how it is sometimes needful for a master to turn varlet, and perchance in this manner he ofttimes comes by that which he desires. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z I see it clearly now that ’tis our own old Marvin whose rights were trampled on by those who called him churl and varlet. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z All the varlets and handmaidens were dressed in the old native costume, so appropriate to the ancient wooden buildings with quaintly carved eaves and doorways, about which they hovered. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z "Herein have we done well," saith the varlet; "and stay, sir hermit, and ye will, for ye shall not be destroyed or slain." Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z But the matter did not put from the Emperor's mind the great beauty of the lad, and he commanded the Abbot to bring the varlet before him. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Almost every crowned, or would-be crowned, head, as he appears on the scene, does so as a mean intriguer, a lying varlet, a wearer of false colors. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z The varlet made at once for the woods and has thus far escaped us; but we will run him to earth, if it take the whole of Gilroy. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z To summarise the course of preparation for knighthood, it may be pointed out that for the first seven years of training, the aspirants were known as pages, varlets, or damoiseaux. Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London 2011-06-30T02:00:33.287Z And the varlet took note where the good man bestowed the hanap, and he stole it away and hid it, for he would not leave it behind. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z The varlet was hardy and stout, and the charger he bestrode was right fierce. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z There are half a dozen translations of "Paradise Lost," in which the name of some obscure varlet figures on the title-page, while that of Milton is not once mentioned. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Would thou have all these things for which we risk our lives and lands extended to every churl and varlet in the Kingdom?” Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Ah," said Prianius, "if his varlets be so keen and fierce, his knights must be passing good! King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 2011-06-20T02:00:02.907Z Right well were those twain lodged; but in the morning when they were shod for their journey, the varlet lighted a brand and laid it at the foot of his bed. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Very covetous was the varlet of this coffer, yet might he never set his hand upon it. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z And I never call people varlets, or saucy varlets. Nocturnalist: In a Harlem Basement, Beneath the Stars 2011-06-16T02:25:32Z But already I smarted with the affront given me by the poaching varlet; and now this insult to the honorable name of Mountjoy was not to be borne. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z "The fellow is a mere varlet, and a younker that has just escaped from the hands of the women." Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z The varlet covered over his face as well as he might, even as if he could not well endure the odour that came from them, and turned aside from the path. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z "Yea, sire," answered the varlet, "and since it is more than three weeks that they were married, perchance one day will she be mother as well as wife." Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Nor was Rawleigh less unpopular in the succeeding reign, when the mob hooted this great man, and when this great man condescended to tell them how much he despised such rogues and varlets! Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z "These are but Saxon varlets, Alice; and Saxon varlets, whether male or female, are not fitting objects of chivalry to a Norman knight." The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z And he setting forth as a trader's varlet! Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Hold your peace and say no more, fair and dear father," saith the varlet; "know that there was need for this, and hereafter ye shall learn the truth herein. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z The varlet, indeed, is full of roguery enough to be thought a knave; but then he has yet more ignorance, and may better be thought a fool. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z It appears that before leaving her, he caught one of her runaway attendants; forced him back upon the box; and, putting the whip and reins into the varlet’s hands, compelled him to continue the journey!” The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Saddled and bridled all; for word had been sent out before, and everything was ready—even to the varlet having been warned by the veteran and gained over to the good cause, now his master’s. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z For the archers, who were to the number of three thousand, shot fast their arrows, not sparing masters nor varlets.... Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I 2011-03-12T03:00:27.327Z So the varlet threw and struck it, that it let fall the blossom. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Pardon me, man, I thought it must be some varlet of the admiral's scurvy gang. Vasco Nu?ez de Balboa 2011-01-02T03:00:18.200Z “What, varlet!” cried the cuirassier captain, turning furiously upon the speaker—“you presume—” “Only, great coronel, to gie ye a bit o’ sound advice. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Of whom should I speak, sinner that I am, but of him of whom I last spoke—that incomprehensible, uncontrollable varlet—that scribbler of bad verse—that idle companion of thine?" William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z I respect a good round oath—an oath that blanches my cheeks and makes me imagine that it would not be extraordinary if the ground were to open and swallow the varlet who uttered it. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z And now, lo you, without more tarrying, a varlet enters the court. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Every man was his own lawyer then, and if any base varlet offended his knighthood, he exclaimed—“Grammercy!” Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z Why, I think a rope was too good for them, and a pardon not enough for the executioners," replied the prince; "you should have had a bounty on each head of the varlets. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 That varlet hath forgotten to deliver the message he received from Master Arderne. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z But it would seem," continued the king, musing, "that this impudent varlet, my counterpart, has stood me in good stead here, and, by mine honour, done me good service too. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 But the varlet straightway went up to the body, nor did he show by any sign that he perceived aught evil therein. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Hearken, Lazaro, thou varlet, that flingest my mailed shirt over thy crupper, as if it were a vile horse-cloth," he cried to the younger follower, "have more care what thou art doing. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "Irreverent varlet!" exclaimed the Baron, fiercely, darting at me a glance from his evil eye that froze my very marrow. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I Nor be deceived if some far midnight bell Boom that anticipated hour, nor leave By one short inch the bloody orbit, for The minion varlets of Hell's majesty Expectant cirque its dim circumference. Accolon of Gaul with Other Poems Where," he exclaimed, with a fierce frown—"where is the impudent varlet that has been imposing on the credulity of my subjects, by assuming my incognito? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Then saith the varlet: "I myself will give him burial, if that I may." Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z I die, but the young varlet doth advance his sword against him! Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "How unfortunate," he murmured, "that I am unable to stretch him dead on the spot, without other witness than that young varlet who would have been such a good mark for my second ball!" Marguerite de Valois From seven to fourteen these boys were called pages or varlets; at fourteen they bore the name of esquire. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 And, as the varlet led away the horses, Lanzo conducted the monks to his own tent, where he offered them some food and wine. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. The hermit and the varlet who were weary and wet to the skin, for it had rained the day long, sat them down upon the perron before the door of a great house. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Faith, a very valiant pagan! and in no wise resembling the varlets of Cuba. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico A varlet—to dare to suppose, because a gentleman comes twice to borrow money from a rich and loving relative, that he has returned a third time upon the same errand! The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion As for the two varlets who had accompanied the noble lady, they were stretched out on a freshly made bed of straw in the weighing-room. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel It is forbidden to the varlets to rob, but there is nothing said about the masters. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. What say ye, sir?" the varlet made answer; "for naught would I depart and if I did not first commend our host to God. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z "Quick, for the love of God! over the beam, with all these varlets,—for life! for life! for Don Hernan is fled, and all the cavaliers!" Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico Though sent almost as a prisoner there, or at least under observation, she had speedily possessed herself of castle and castellan, guard and officers, kitchen scullions and gardener varlets. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion "This varlet's lies confirmed you in your suspicions, Gilda," retorted Stoutenburg roughly, "and his confession—practically at the foot of the gallows—is but a tardy one." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel Wido put his knee upon his chest, and the other varlets tied him hand and foot, so that he could not move. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. Therewith the varlet mounted the stairway, and in the chamber above he met with his host. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z The varlets are perhaps sleeping in security, without a thought of their master. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico Well, Anthony the Calvinist, you are an obstinate varlet. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion The culprit has obeyed our summons and has come accompanied by a fat varlet of a man, whom, he says, he may need in his defense. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades "For the first theft, a varlet shall be flogged, shaved, and marked with the iron; for the second, he shall be hanged!" added the herald. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. "Nay," saith the varlet, "let us call out again, for yet will I lodge within." Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z "Even the varlets may strike at the knave who has wronged me; yet may I not raise my hand!" Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "What have you to do with this, varlet?" he demanded. The Eye of Wilbur Mook Order this monstrous varlet of yours to roll off me—I am suffocating! The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades "The varlets may pass," said Dietho, coolly pocketing the money; "but for the others to cross this beautiful bridge, which has cost so much money to build, there are just twelve pieces too few!" Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. So leave taken, the varlet went his way, and with him the hermit. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z You young varlets do not know the value of a florin as I know it.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. A band of varlets tried to ambush me on my way here. The Eye of Wilbur Mook Then the whole pack of varlets rushed upon me from all points but my back, where the table did prevent them from surrounding me. With Ring of Shield She and her company sallied out, and dashed into the camp of the French lords, and cut down tents and fired huts, the camp being guarded by none but varlets and boys, who ran away. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Good sir, I pray you hold your peace," saith the varlet, "you are no sage, instead you were brought up in these woods and wastes, and know not good from evil. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z "Come, come, and be taught, you young varlet, I say, Or else, silly child, I shall walk thee away." Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) The numerous courses are well served, for a superior domestic is charged with this duty, and he is assisted by two varlets. Women of England All the varlets come in and bow low before his majesty. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine But denial did them no good, for Cicely had witch marks, so was condemned, and the two little lying varlets made themselves orphans and homeless. Witch Stories Listen to the varlet now," said Pike, in French; "the fellow's as cool with us as if we were exactly his equals, and no more. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas He was a fair and delicate boy, timid in manner and retiring in disposition; I, a browned-faced varlet, who knew every one from the herd to the high-sheriff. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I The numerous courses are vell served, for a superior domestic is charged with this duty, and he is assisted by two varlets. Women of England Taking a varlet with her, she went to the chapel, and there discovered the beautiful maiden, looking like a new-blown rose, and at once guessed the cause of her husband’s sadness and gloom. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Ho! guards! seize this insolent varlet and cut off his head this moment!' Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children My sword unsheathed and certain Of the visor of my casque, My steel steps challenged the donjon My gauntlet should unmask; But never a knight or varlet To stay or slay or ask. Days and Dreams Poems “Unmannerly varlet, how dare you come dashing through this throng like a drunken ploughman!” A Prince of Good Fellows At the sideboard is a squire or page whose sole duty is to serve the wines and drinking vessels; he too is assisted by a varlet who places them before the several guests. Women of England As she sat watching and weeping out of sheer pity, a weasel ran from behind the altar and passed over the body of Guilliadun, and the varlet struck it with a stick and killed it. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Thou art a rich young varlet! 1st Leper. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature Beholding this, the varlet cast his staff at the animals and they sped away, leaving the red flower behind them. Legends & Romances of Brittany He set forth in haste, accompanied by two squires riding on one horse, a page and a few varlets running with torches. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) At the sideboard is a squire or page whose sole duty is to serve the wines and drinking vessels; he too is assisted by a varlet, who places them before the several guests. Women of England Martin recalled Little Billy's reminiscence concerning the "slithering about of fat and greasy varlets." Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story Marry," he continued, with a smile, seemingly relieved by his reflections, "thy ready wit hath at last returned; but by St. Paul! what hath become of that varlet Richard? The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts As she sat weeping a weasel came from under the altar and ran across Guillardun’s body, and the varlet who attended Guildeluec struck at it with his staff and killed it. Legends & Romances of Brittany The landlords were quite independent, and the servants the most impudent set of extorting varlets I ever encountered! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes A pair of varlets in attendance were yawning on a bench. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Unnumberéd bones adorn each dell— Where Rulers lie there stands a bust; Blood-stainéd the hands of him whose task Is blasting varlets like a god. Betelguese A Trip Through Hell The crowd, catching the spirit of the varlet, straightway raised a tumult, showering the nobles with sundry jibes and insulting remarks, considering it rare sport to have at their mercy those of high degree. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts “Ho, there!” he cried, “build a great fire, varlets, and cast this slave into it.” Legends & Romances of Brittany “Good it is to hear that the varlet was not let sleep sound all the night!” decided Don Ruy. The Flute of the Gods They were sturdy varlets, quite indifferent as to boots and stockings, and equally so as to blows. Young Barbarians Upon the northern coast, by chance, we caught him: And hither, in a broad-wheel'd waggon, brought him; For in a chaise the varlet ne'er could enter, And no mail-coach on such a fare would venture. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Villain!" he cried, in a voice choaked with rage, "is it a base born varlet like thee, that dare utter such threats to me! Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Again and again he visited the chapel, and his wife, marvelling whither he went, bribed a varlet to discover the object of his repeated absences. Legends & Romances of Brittany Croustillac recalled the history of the assistant of Rend-your-Soul being devoured by his dogs, but he was not intimidated; he raised his staff with a menacing air, and said, "To heel, varlets; to heel, varlets!" A Romance of the West Indies Duke of Burgundy, as painter and "varlet de chambre," shortly after which he went to Lille. Six Centuries of Painting I found the varlet had lied most expansively: the Falls are gloriously fine, and worth walking a good many miles to see. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland "Thou graceless varlet, hast thou a wish that I should fulfil the promise I made thee a short time since?" Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Returning to his lodgings in the town, he was leaning from the casement considering his strange adventure when he saw a varlet issuing from the forest riding upon a palfrey. Legends & Romances of Brittany "I shall order some of those varlets to open the gate," he said, "and they will be wise to obey." In Brief Authority "Stamp, my steed, and show the varlets that we are better than we seem to be," he said. Tales From Scottish Ballads Thou miserable varlet; this is thine own gold. Mediaeval Tales Cease, for I can no longer endure thy interminable prosing; a more talkative varlet never intruded on the patience of an indulgent master. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. “By heaven!” he cried, “the lowest varlet in my company shall hew your casque from your head for this!” Legends & Romances of Brittany Its results were all in their favour, thanks to the stern, stubborn fidelity of José, who lied like a very varlet. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley She invited us to lunch in the kitchen and shut the door so that none of the hungry varlets of the company should stick in their unmannerly noses and whine for scraps. The Rough Road And when this was done, the emperor called unto him his steward, and said, "How may I rid this varlet from the world, that thus hath defamed me?" Mediaeval Tales Attempt not to impose on me, thou base-born and ungracious varlet. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. By your favour, Signorina, there are indeed certain letters in my saddle-bags which my groom has in charge, but the varlet has gone to his supper in the servants' hall. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) Sturdy varlets they were, clad in green jerkins and armed with ashen lances pointed with steel. The Doomsman But, Rebecca, I've a mind to see what observance these people will give the varlet. The Panchronicon The varlet knows his advantage, and will keep it! The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 There be three varlets waiting at the gate. The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems He had continually after him," says Froissart, "sixty or eighty armed varlets, among whom were two or three who knew some of his secrets. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 I tell you, to your comfort, if you don't send the varlet quick off with a flea in his ear, you shall have it. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Rip van Winkle The ungrateful varlet did not even thank me for the honour. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life "Do you think the bullet of that varlet's rifle would have turned aside, though his majesty the king had stood in its path?" returned the stubborn scout. The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 Every man to his trade, and the scholar may learn from the varlet and the wise man from the fool. The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems These men contemptuously dared them to the fight, shouting, "Come on, varlets of the devil, we occupy all the passes, and there are three thousand of us!" The Vaudois of Piedmont A Visit to their Valleys This varlet, Wellborn, lives too long, to upbraid me With my close cheat put upon him. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 Up to your chamber, little varlet, and learn thy chapter. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... What the Jeofailes does the varlet mean by threatening an Englishman in his own house? The Dragon of Wantley His Tale He ordered the varlet to be removed and examined, in order to discover whether any secret letters were concealed about him. The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems False evidence meant to weight Justice's scale, Eavesdroppings, astute fabrications, The figments of vile keyhole varlets, the fudge Of venal vindictiveness. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890 Sir G. My own varlet Rebel against me? The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 So he bade his varlets deal with her as ye have heard, and suffered her to have the fellowship of the Carline her friend. The Sundering Flood Toss a few rounds into the varlets, Colonel Stuart. Blackbeard: Buccaneer "Then give the varlet food and raiment and set him on his way," said Sir Hugh. The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems "Ill-mannered varlet!" thought the old man; "but what can they be a-wanting with our Dummy?" Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 It would of blew yon varlet out of the water, if I’d had anything to load with except just them marbles. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive At one time he took service with a minstrel and was his varlet. The Red Romance Book So saying, he whirled his sword and dealt a blow that would have decapitated the varlet, but that the pitying steel struck short and shaved the queue forever from his crown. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 If perquisited varlets frequent stand, And each new walk must a new tax demand? The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Personal pride and dignity were appealed to, that no Christian gentleman would wish to look like "every Ruffian, every wild-Irish, every hangman, every varlet and vagabond." Customs and Fashions in Old New England Yon varlet no longer exists for us—we no longer exist for him. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive The varlets set down the pack on the floor, and departed. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Ready and sharp is he for a joke, cold and unfeeling in manner, and troublesome as the varlet blackbirds that sit on a tree and gabble and moot, while other birds give you music. Summerfield or, Life on a Farm He did not believe the monk would long pursue a solitary pilgrimage, for varlets of that kind have common haunts and byways. Under the Rose Was varlet what you called them? he wondered. That Sweet Little Old Lady We thought maybe it was something about yon varlet. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive After them came Levina, one of the Countess’s dressers, and two sturdy varlets, carrying the pedlar’s heavy pack between them. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century The varlet, as he was then called, followed Mr Altham into the shop. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century He took the advice of the varlet in "The Taming of the Shrew," and studied what he most affected. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III These varlets pretend to be bent chiefly on their sundown meal, but the moment it is dark they will be on our trail as true as hounds on the scent. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 I think you will find that better than this absurd German champagne which I see yon varlet has been offering you, my dear Mrs. Daniver. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Pray you, my noble Countess, would you eat in gold or silver?—and how many varlets shall serve to carry your dainty meat?—and is your sweet Grace served upon the knee, or no? Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century But varlet, at that date, was a term of wide signification, including any type of personal attendant. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century “How many yards of glory shall it take to cover his Grace?” whispered one of the irreverent varlets behind them. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Lay her more along the land, sagamore; we are doubling on the varlets, and perhaps they may try to strike our trail on the long calculation.” Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 Yon varlet has wired on ahead to have us stopped! The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive “Well, Master Deane, I hope you have not been engaged in any idle conversation with the varlets you have fallen in with along the road,” said the old man. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea The varlet of a duke would be a gentleman by birth and education, for gentlemen were not above serving nobles even in very menial positions. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century He was a page, habited in deep mourning; and Philippa recognised him at once as the personal “varlet” attendant on the Countess. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Prove it before these varlets here, thou honourable man; prove it. Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] Meantime, we must have a care for our good ship’s safety, for none may tell what plans yon varlet may be laying to circumvent us.” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive And I to Ford shall eke unfold 90 How Falstaff, varlet vile, His dove will prove, his gold will hold, And his soft couch defile. The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] Somebody unseen to the varlet answered the call, and received directions in a low voice. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century You are that child; and your trouble is the varlet God hath sent after you.” The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Varlet, thou liest; thou liest, wicked varlet! the time is yet to come that she was ever respected with 160 man, woman, or child. Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] “It means that yonder varlet will not leave Natchez to-morrow until late evening, after the wires are in from the northern ball games,” I replied. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Hang him, dishonest varlet! we cannot misuse him enough. The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] A varlet will come to fetch you; take care you are ready. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Her varlet followed also, at a little distance behind. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Thou seest, 180 thou wicked varlet, now, what’s come upon thee: thou art to continue now, thou varlet; thou art to continue. Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] “Bid the varlets hasten,” he hissed to me. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Citizeness, ponder your treatment by this varlet, who has deceived you, besmirched your life, and contaminated your hand. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette Yet even now it is good to think, While my few poor varlets grumble and drink In my desolate hall, where the fires sink, Ah! qu'elle est belle La Marguerite. The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems In their excess of malignant hate, Israel's judges abandoned their Lord to the wanton will of the attendant varlets, who heaped upon Him every indignity their brutish instincts could suggest. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern And the poor varlet nearly expired with terror later in the day when Lieut. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 “Cast loose the stern-chaser and fire her at yon varlet if he makes a move.” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive But to such sneers, and to all the scorns and insults of the varlets of the kitchen, Beaumains would answer naught, and was ever quiet and mild whatever he endured. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Was varlet what you called them, he wondered. Brain Twister He minds me of a varlet of mine own, whose colics I effectually cured after a while by mingling a certain drug with the strong waters he craved. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims No, the one in the left-hand drawer, most ignorant of varlets! Patsy “Yon varlet don’t know where we have went,” commented L’Olonnois in his alarming grammar. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive "But rat me! if the impudence of the varlets be not the most amusing thing since the Quaker's plea for toleration!" Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia “Is this the way King Hudibras teaches his varlets to behave to poor people who are better than themselves?” The Hot Swamp Such are the words: Bag, bargain, barter; barrel, basin, basket, bucket; bonnet, button, ribbon; car, cart; dagger, gown; mitten, motley; rogue; varlet, vassal, wicket. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 Inconsiderate and barbarous varlet as thou art, dost thou recite this ill accident to a father! and to one who has not dined! Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection I added, “it shall go hard, but we’ll hold yon varlet to his accounting!” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive What! ye varlets, do you come into the presence of the Lord Mayor of London with your hats on? A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn Thus he kept up this useless troop of lazy varlets in faded liveries, when a good house-steward and two active footmen would have served him much better. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar He talked indeed of reporting us to Sir Thomas as idle varlets, who did as little as they could for their pay. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham “You see if the young varlets are not in trouble before the week’s out, sir.” Devon Boys A Tale of the North Shore It were only by mere chance yon varlet could escape coming over some of them. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Let me tell you, if you pay not proper respect to the court, I will have you carried to Bridewell and well whipped, you varlet, though you are the son of a Commonwealth admiral! A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn Off to thy fellows, varlet!” at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose’s face. The Armourer's Prentices All these, however, are but pleasing fantasies, the cobweb visions of those dreaming varlets, the poets, to which I would not have my judicious readers attach any credibility. Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Volume I He told me, with not a little bluster, he too went to wait upon a gentleman at Oxford, but he guessed the varlet would get little joy out of his visit. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Add this to the fact that yon varlet has got the king’s navy after us, and marry! methinks we have full work cut out for us. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive I should like to rush in with my sword and stop that foul-speaking varlet’s mouth, Lord Mayor of London though he be. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn Thou hast been afoot all night, and lookst so grimed and ill-favoured a varlet that no man would think thou camest from an honest wife’s house. The Armourer's Prentices Hence "grape juice" bring, and speed thee, or the back Shall feel the stripes thy varlet hide demands. 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts Then the scholars had to fight for their lives; and I, forgetting I was not really one of them, girt my gown about me, and, shouting to them to follow me, charged the varlets. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Then we’ll make a run for it, if yon varlet is here on the Sea Rover. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive “No thanks to your bravery, varlets,” answered the nobleman. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn I trust not the varlet with whom I bartered it for my motley. The Armourer's Prentices And now these varlets point with taunting grin At what my demigod hath ordered here, And oh, ye sages, what shall I reply? 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts By my soul, it wants but to look at the varlet to see poacher written in his face! Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess “Yon varlet,” said I, “does not pick us up at Baton Rouge.” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive For a minute or two it would be still, then the hidden varlets would be as noisy as before. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 “What do you call a Nabob, you varlet?” St. Ronan's Well "The impudent varlets!" exclaimed Squire Hathorne, his wine-red face growing redder. Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem This varlet, they say, was appointed to the service by one—hang the name of him—an Irish knave that made eyes at her. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess In fact, we’ve already started in by taking the beautiful maiden captive, and, mayhap, yon varlet yet shall walk the plank, or swear a solemn oath never to wear such waistcoats as these again. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive I had hardly gotten well to my forge before three stout varlets came in on a pretense of seeing a golden bracelet which I showed them without suspecting aught. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV I have not seen the Liberal," wrote Southey to Wynn, October 26, 1822, "but a Leeds paper has been sent me ... including among its extracts the description and behaviour of a certain 'varlet.' The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4 He is a merry varlet, and yet knows when to joke, and when to hold his peace. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Well, as I told thee, this varlet is appointed to the charge by this Lu— Say it again, comrade.” Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess I’ll take possession on the ground that she is my boat, that her charter money is not paid, and that yonder varlet is making away with her out of the country. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Behind him skulked four stout varlets, bearing between them a rude plank, on which was stretched a naked body, the limbs being not yet stiffened in death. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Well, I am glad you are not the dull insensible varlet you pretend to be, however! Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform Your duties are to wait on me when not in the field, to stand behind my chair at meals, and to see that my horses are well attended to by the stable varlets. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS “Thank Heaven I have no inn; but tell me, landlord, this varlet, was he a long pale fellow, with straight hair, and eyes half shut; and was this the tune he whined?” Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Yon varlet might run across one, floating, it is true. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive "Get out of the way you impudent hussy," he commanded, "I'll kill your meddling lover, like the varlet hound he is." The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Why, you graceless young varlets, I do not seek to free you from schooling. Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know Naturally we replied, and threatened to report them to their officers; when the insolent varlets drew and ran at us. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS The fourth varlet did not wait for me, but closed on me with his knife. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess My friend, the varlet Cal Davidson, half stood in the stern of the stubby craft and waved at us an excited hand. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Members were accustomed to travel and to attach themselves to the service of various princes, receiving appointments as “varlets” or “escripvains” or “enlumineurs,” which sometimes obliged them to resign their membership. Illuminated Manuscripts Are you green enough not to know what I shall do if you don't get me out of this scrape, you varlet? Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Upon my word," the Count, who sometimes rode with them, said one evening, "this varlet of yours, Master Philip, is an invaluable fellow; and Conde, himself, cannot be better served than you are. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Well, this varlet, as I—” “And where is the villain now?” Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess There came an answering hail which assured me that yon varlet, Davidson, had heard. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive “Giles—Clement—dogs and varlets!” called the furious Norman, “what villain have you brought me here?” The Literary World Seventh Reader "Dust assume to crowd in front of me, base varlet?" questioned Bruce. Frank Merriwell's Reward Your rogue is necessarily a man of resources; and one of that kind will, on a campaign, make his master comfortable, where one with an over-scrupulous varlet will well-nigh starve. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS "This varlet messenger, may be, is mistelling the news," said Master Drury, hoping it might be so, for he had thought the rebel troops well nigh crushed out. Hayslope Grange A Tale of the Civil War “Yes, but suppose yon varlet boards the Sea Rover, an’ chases us the way we done him?” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive But with a covenant was the punishment of such varlets settled. The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation "He must be a bold varlet, thus to speak irreverently of great ones." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Six men were there in all, led on by the Prince, being of his bosom friends every one or his own varlets. The Well of Saint Clare Someone has been trying to force the lock--one of the varlets, probably, who thought the knight might keep his money here.' A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden Time and again I seen the varlet make false moves. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Base varlet! don't you see how you have wronged me? History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour The varlet who sang— "A king cannot swagger Or get drunk like a beggar, Nor be half so happy as I"— had the soul of a philosopher in him. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country It will be best to discover early whether this varlet speaks true or false as to the chances of escape. Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France So he cast the reins of his horse to a stable varlet and stamped indoors, carrying his master's helmet to the armoury. The Black Douglas Tell me,” he demanded with sudden inspiration, “is yon varlet a suitor, too, for yon heartless jade?” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive The gentleman, thinking that he had cleverly tricked him, then went in haste to a tavern with his crony, to whom he said— "Our breakfast has been paid for at the cost of that varlet." The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) Thou varlet," cried the Counsellor, with the colour of his eyes quite changed with the sparkles of his fury; "is this the way we are to deal with such a low-bred clod as thou? Lorna Doone A Romance of Exmoor The heathen varlets smote him down, and those that stood him by, Ælfnoth and Wulfmaer, by the side of him in death did lie. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days "Out of my way, hill varlet!" cried the man on horseback. The Black Douglas Tell me, what was in that note I carried, addressed to yon varlet Davidson?” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Then they paid their reckoning and went away as vexed as they had been merry on their arrival, when they fancied they had tricked the apothecary's varlet. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) A swaggering soldier's a saucy varlet, Though he looks uncommonly well in scarlet. Verses for Children and Songs for Music Is this pious boarding-house a place for me, thou wicked varlet? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Then arrived you and your varlets and got your heads broken for your impudence. The Black Douglas She didn’t mean yon varlet—she meant you, I’m pretty sure, Black Bart. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive While thus discussing, they sat themselves down in front of an apothecary's shop, where there was a varlet who listened to them, and who forthwith resolved to give them their breakfast. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) Come," said Spikeman, pursuing and bringing her back, "name not the presumptuous varlet. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "What do you mean, you varlet," said his master, "by that impudent wink?" The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Open, varlet of a watchman, or by Saint Bride I will have you swinging in half an hour from the bars of your own portcullis. The Black Douglas Because yon varlet, fat and saucy, and well content with life, already, by some means and for some reason, had outrun the mails. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Ennasuite laughed and said—"'Tis no wonderful thing to have frightened a sleeping varlet, since women of as lowly condition have frightened noble Princes, without putting fire to their foreheads." The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) Something have I to tell thee of the poor varlet," said Spikeman; "but first would I rather speak of one who doth interest me more. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance How?" exclaimed Fenton, with a doughty but confident swagger; "incredulous varlet, do you doubt the authenticity of my information? The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One And he chuckled in his satisfaction so loudly that Malise, using no ceremony with Duke or varlet at such a season, put his hand over his mouth. The Black Douglas But, though yon varlet, my friend dear old Cal Davidson, spoke rather freely about his honeymoon, and all that, I can not do so of mine with Helena.... The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive "Hands off, varlet!" cried Paul, throwing himself into the character of prince with great energy and goodwill. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young Thou wilt be a false varlet an' thou dost, and I will never trust thee with message more. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance Methinks thou art right, gentle mother; albeit I did sorely long to give the varlet a lesson to teach him better. The Secret Chamber at Chad Meanwhile Sholto had recovered from his surprise, and the crowd of varlets was melting apace, thinking the Angus marshal some one of consequence. The Black Douglas Yon varlet has beaten us into New Orleans.” The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Ye are a mean-spirited varlet, unworthy of the degree of knighthood. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion "The lying varlet! the cozening knave!" exclaimed the young man, indignantly. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "They are kept in leash by a varlet stationed behind yon yew-tree hedge, who only awaits my signal to let them slip; and by my faith it is time he had it." The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest "Sing if ye like, but I'll plug my ears, for one," said still another sulky varlet, with the toes out of his sea-boots, while all the rest with one roar of misanthropy joined him. Israel Potter Thought one, "I'll seize this varlet vile," And speedily arose; He caught him in his clutch—the sprite Vanished and tweaked his nose! Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Shall I ever submit to that varlet again? With Rimington It seemed as if the little varlet mocked at me as he flew by in full song, and sought to taunt me with his happier lot. McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader The second household god was a big brawny varlet, wild and shaggy in appearance, being clothed in the skins of beasts, with sandals of untanned cowhide. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest In short, the pillage was rescued and all who conducted it slain or made prisoners; for not three escaped, excepting varlets, who ran away and crossed the river by swimming. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees Nevertheless," said De Whalley, "I have some clue to the search, if the glance of his eye, which these varlets have reported, do show truly where the treasure is hidden. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 No thought, no care, found entrance there, But beauty's smiles were won; No sour Jack Priest to spoil the feast"— "Ha!" cried Howlet, interrupting Mr Lorimer in a tremendous passion, "what says the varlet? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 "Take him away," then said Fergus to his varlets, "and guard him well"; for he misdoubted some mischief of Faery was on foot. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Besides these, there were a whole host of varlets of the chase on foot. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Thou utterest what comes upmost, so that to me it be most annoying, thou dastardly varlet! The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Thou art a plain-spoken varlet, and I would but ask thy master's name and condition. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 You young varlets do not know the value of a florin as I know it.' Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 420 Volume 17, New Series, January 17, 1852 He appointed a new provost, "a dangerous varlet of low estate, but excellently fitted to carry out perilous work." Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Clap him on a horse, get on another yourself, take these four varlets with you, and deliver him into the hands of Sir Ralph Assheton, who will relieve you of all further trouble and responsibility. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest My father, the varlet, That ate me up! Faust; a Tragedy, Translated from the German of Goethe "Go, knave," said he; "thou art a teasing little varlet." Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "The People—who are varlets!—still oppose them, Whether the Powers that be make or enclose them!" Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 27, 1892 Indeed, I had drawn a crowd of grinning varlets to the door before my performance was over. Helmet of Navarre Perceiving from the noise that the otter had been found, the four varlets hastened towards the scene of action, and, by their shouts and the clatter of their staves, contributed greatly to its spirit. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest One of his first tasks will be to inquire fully into the charges against the taxi varlet. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917 My coach will be here immediately, if the varlets play me not false. The Sign of the Red Cross And it was assumed that any man who would not tell who "his folks" were, was a rogue and a varlet and a vagrom at heart. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women It would have liked him well to bring this contumelious varlet to his knees. Helmet of Navarre Stand off from my table, thou shameless varlet! Stories from the Odyssey And that is what these varlets here in the station know right well. The Frontiersmen I drove forth the hired varlets who would fain have robbed me ere they left; but take what you will, and my blessing with it. The Sign of the Red Cross His mandates were intrusted to one Ravoo, the hereditary pontifical messenger; a long-limbed varlet, so swift of foot, that he was said to travel like a javelin. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II Fifty accounts have I had of Rafona; none of which wholly agreed; and here, these two varlets, sent expressly to behold and report, these two lying knaves, speak crookedly both. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I When the Englishmen entered into the field, at the first they soon overcame the varlets, and as they entered further in, always they found new men to busy them and to scrimmish with them. Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series) To do the varlet justice, too, he was strongly attached to his parent. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists He described my frequent visits to my uncle when I was a lad, and I found the varlet, even at that time, imp as he was, had known that he was to inherit the estate. Tales of a Traveller He referred the anxious world to a witness, still alive and hearty,—his contemporary tailor; the varlet who cut out his tappa doublets, and rejoiced his soul with good fits. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II There is the ordinary Brown Shark, or sea attorney, so called by sailors; a grasping, rapacious varlet, that in spite of the hard knocks received from it, often snapped viciously at our steering oar. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I He was too grand a beast to be wasted upon a varlet of a serving man. Tom Tufton's Travels By the bye, your Majesty," he said, turning to the King of France with a laugh, "if the masters may not fight, there is no reason in the world why the varlets should not. The Boy Knight To complete my misery, I had a real rival in Harlequin; an active, vigorous, knowing varlet of six-and-twenty. Tales of a Traveller Said Babbalanja, turning, "You perceive, my lord Media, that these varlets take after their masters; who feed none but the well-fed, and house none but the well-housed." Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II Now, the fish here treated of is a very different creature from the Sword fish frequenting the Northern Atlantic; being much larger every way, and a more dashing varlet to boot. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I As it neared us, the driver reined in his horses, which snorted impatiently as he paused, and a musical voice called out: "Hallo! you young varlet; where are you going so early in the morning?" Strange Visitors "Well, sir," Cuthbert said, "I am glad that it should be, seeing the varlet insulted me without any cause, and purposely upset the cup over me." The Boy Knight Alas! the varlets knew it already, and were only amusing themselves at my expense. Tales of a Traveller "Obsequious varlets," said Media, "where tarry your masters?" Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II And advancing they salamed, and told Media the excuse of those sour- looking varlets. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I You should sit beside me as my chatelaine, in the great hall, under a canopy emblazoned with armorial bearings, the centre of a brilliant retinue of ladies in waiting, archers and varlets. The Cross of Berny "If I could find the varlets I would hang them over the gates of the town," the knight said wrathfully. The Boy Knight They quickly got all things in readiness, and as soon as it was evening, set out under the command of this desperate varlet to commit that horrible murder which he had contrived. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences All these, however, are but pleasing fantasies, the cobweb visions of those dreaming varlets the poets, to which I would not have my judicious reader attach any credibility. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete Odds bobs, I trow it was that varlet dotard, Sir Frank de Dock, who hath entreated me most naughtily since thou art departed unto that far-off province. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Let one of those varlets but touch me with his hand," said Roderic, "and I will break his back across my knee. The Thirsty Sword And as my hair, my temper is; So if a page my hair should quiz, I waste no time, but straight pull his, And thrash the saucy varlet! Christmas Entertainments But as he came through the trees, he decided in his mind that they were the servitude of some great man: varlets, hirelings or slaves. The Brook Kerith A Syrian story So far from abandoning the country, those varlets continued their encroachments, squatting along the green banks of the Varsche river, and founding Hartford, Stamford, New Haven, and other border towns. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete But take to her, O gallant knight, This signet with my solemn plight To seek her presence straight, When varlets or a caitiff crew Resolved some evil deed to do— Besiege her castle gate. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Lord Orilus, the lady's husband, hearing from her that a youth had kissed her, flew into a towering rage, and rode speedily away, hoping to overtake the impudent varlet and punish him. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art "Hands off, base varlets!" exclaimed De Gondomar, endeavouring to shake himself free from the rude grasp imposed upon him. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Nice music they made, in spite of the efforts of the varlets in russet to keep them quiet. The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance So saying, he whirled his sword, and dealt a blow that would have decapitated the varlet, but that the pitying steel struck short, and shaved the queue for ever from his crown. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete The ungrateful varlet! what did he complain of? Richard Vandermarck By-the-bye, your Majesty," he said, turning to the King of France with a laugh, "if the masters may not fight, there is no reason in the world why the varlets should not. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Sir Francis, however, stepped between them, exclaiming—"Get hence, base varlet—she is my wife." The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance The moment these prescribing varlets will let me, depend upon it, I go. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 Break your necks after him, you idle varlets. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 Strike up you merry varlets, and leave your peeping, This is no pay for Fidlers. The Scornful Lady "Well, sir," Cuthbert said, "I am glad that it should be, seeing the varlet insulted me without cause, and purposely upset the cup over me." Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Half from love and half from fear, this liberality was so general, that, down to the very soldiers' varlets, every one gave; so that at last it was considered a disgrace to have contributed little. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 I wonder such a pretty lady will be followed by such a clumsy varlet. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 What's the meaning of this? my pockets heavy! has my small officer put in counters to abuse me?—How now! yellow boys, by this good light? sirrah, varlet, how came I by this gold? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 Whoever had the wherewith made a meal, but few had, save a hunch of bread from a varlet's knapsack. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 "If I could find the varlets, I would hang them over the gates of the town," the knight said wrathfully. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades He had continually after him," says Froissart, "sixty or eighty armed varlets, amongst whom were two or three who knew some of his secrets. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 But when the person's nearer approach undeceived me, how did I curse the varlet's delay, and thee, by turns! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 And this was what I saw in the Comté de Foix: The Comte left his chamber to sup at midnight, the way to the great 'salle' being led by twelve varlets, bearing twelve illumined torches. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4 France and the Netherlands, Part 2 "Sir," said the constable, addressing the king, cap in hand, "be of good cheer; these fellows are ours; our very varlets might beat them." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 Well, but the wretch she so spitefully prefers to me is a mis-shapen, meagre varlet; more like a skeleton than a man! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 Scarcely had his varlets done so, when the street in which he lived was covered, front and back, with folk, and chiefly small crafts-folk. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 If, indeed, I am out of the way a little, I always take care to rewards the varlets for patiently bearing my displeasure. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 By the columns beyond, sly, foxy-faced lawyers hobnobbed; and on long benches by the wall, cast-off serving-men, varlets, grooms, pastry-bakers, and pages sat, waiting to be hired by some new master. Master Skylark "Now, varlet, what mean you by this uproar?" Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War Thou must be in earnest surely, when thou wrotest it, and have severe conviction upon thee: for what a hardened varlet must he be, who could draw such a picture as this in sport? Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 Davy, the varlet of Justice Shallow, who so identifies himself with his master that he considers himself half host half varlet. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Lothario, 'tis true, seems such another wicked ungenerous varlet as thou knowest who: the author knew how to draw a rake; but not to paint a penitent. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 On a day when Eliduc went forth, his wife called to her a varlet of her household, commanding him to follow his lord afar off, and mark where he went, and on what business. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Take that, varlet, for saving the ungrateful wretch from my vengeance. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 Mowbray and Tourville each intend to give thee a letter; and I leave to those rough varlets to handle thee as thou deservest, for the shocking picture thou hast drawn of their last ends. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 A good varlet, a good varlet, a very good varlet.... A Cotswold Village I have engaged the rough varlet to bear me company in the morning to Berks; where I shall file off the rust he has contracted in his attendance upon the poor fellow. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 The varlet hid himself in the wood, and followed so cunningly after his lord, that he was not perceived. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Then he writes the lines that we now have as the Conclusion to Part the Second; and adds: "A very metaphysical account of fathers calling their children rogues, rascals, and little varlets, etc." Coleridge's Ancient Mariner and Select Poems Cheer, ye varlets, cheer— I'm passing with a wide and open ear! The Devil's Dictionary "What is that to thee, sirrah varlet?" said the old knight; "stand away from the porch, or I will fracture thy sconce with my cane." Maid Marian Here is a marauding varlet, who demands your money, with a pistol at your breast. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 The varlet smote it with his staff, and killed it as it passed. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France "Do you think the bullet of that varlet's rifle would have turned aside, though his sacred majesty the king had stood in its path?" returned the stubborn scout. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 "Father," she said, "thine ear bend down— My sins are more than scarlet: I love my fool—blaspheming clown, And common, base-born varlet." The Devil's Dictionary "I come late, Robin," said Sir William, "but I came by a wrestling, where I found a good yeoman wrongfully beset by a crowd of sturdy varlets, and I staid to do him right." Maid Marian At this moment there was a clatter of hoofs upon the road, and a varlet by the door cried out that one of the Englishmen was coming back. The White Company When, about noon, Eliduc rode to the Court to greet his King, the lady rose quickly, and carrying the varlet with her, went swiftly to the hermitage. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France But," cried Duncan, "I see no signs of—" "The gentle ones," interrupted the scout; "the varlet has found a way to carry them, until he supposed he had thrown any followers off the scent. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 The varlets they were all asleep, And there was none to see The greeting fair that passed there Between my love and me.' The Story of the Amulet I threw one of his varlets into a thorn hedge, and another into a water-butt, and a third landed head-first into a ditch. Robin Hood A white mule with red trappings, led by a varlet, carried Sir Nigel's own napery and table comforts. The White Company She called the varlet within the chapel, and showed him this wonder. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France The varlet knows his advantage and will keep it! The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 My lord Yvain made his way directly toward the fortified place, and seven varlets came out who lowered the bridge and advanced to meet him. Four Arthurian Romances "Giles—Clement—dogs and varlets!" exclaimed the furious Norman, "what have you brought me here?" Ivanhoe Four of my lazy varlets strove this day to carry it hence. The White Company This red flower she placed within the mouth of that weasel the varlet had slain, and immediately he stood upon his feet. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Why, saucy varlets, dare you be so bold? The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1616 Swift flew the dart, but fully as quickly sank that varlet, the head of the spear scraping his skull, to pass on and smite with death one even more evil, if that might be. The Lost City "See him contented, however, thou stubborn varlet," said the Disinherited Knight. Ivanhoe Tapster, ostler, varlet, hark hither, and a wannion on your lazy limbs! The White Company When the lady saw this, she cried to the varlet, "Throw, man, throw, and gain the flower." French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France At the same moment one of the varlets approached with a dark object in his hand, which even in my dream filled me with a vague feeling of familiarity. Tales of Terror and Mystery He set forth in haste, accompanied by two squires riding on one horse, a page, and a few varlets running with torches. Familiar Studies of Men and Books And it is to you, you graceless varlet, I owe all this? She Stoops to Conquer Bands of armed men clanked along the highway, and the few lines of laden mules which carried the merchandise of the trader were guarded by armed varlets, or by archers hired for the service. The White Company When the varlet was no more a child, Oridial sent him to the King, to be trained as a page in the courtesies of the Court. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France "How dare you obstruct the King's highroad, You saucy varlet, get out of my way." A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass Cool and calm, the perjured varlet Stands on strongly-planted heel, In his left a strip of scarlet, In his right a streak of steel; Ah! the monster topples over, Till his haunches strike the plain!— Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon Lady, thou cravedst of me yesterday two things; the first was freedom from the captivity of Greenharbour; and the second, life and liberty for the varlet that cherished thee in the wild-wood the other day. Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair Nay, my fair lord," said Alleyne, "these are not horses and a squire, but mules and a varlet. The White Company Gugemar called to him by name, so that the varlet looking upon him, knew again his lord. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France In a moment of moonlight, I perceived, also, the figure of De Berquin, who stood at the border of the woods watching the proceedings of his varlets. An Enemy to the King I trust not the varlet with whom I bartered it for my motley. The Armourer's Prentices I say; for such a varlet am I, that I cannot altogether wish it, for the soul of me!—Such a triumph over the whole sex, if I can subdue this lady! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 Neither varlet nor ostler could be seen, so he pushed open the door and called loudly for the landlord. The White Company When Eliduc came out, the varlet hastened to his mistress, and told her what he had seen, the tears and dolour, and all that befell his lord within the hermitage. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France "Put the varlets in prison and I will have them beheaded to-morrow." Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods Thou hast been afoot all night, and lookst so grimed and ill-favoured a varlet that no man would think thou camest from an honest wife’s house. The Armourer's Prentices Obliged to assume such airs of reformation, that every varlet of ye has been afraid I should reclaim in good earnest. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 So shrill was the outcry that both the inn-keeper and Alleyne, with every varlet within hearing, rushed wildly to the scene of the uproar. The White Company When the varlet heard this cunning counsel of the maiden, he rejoiced greatly, and thanking her sweetly for her rede, craved permission to depart. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France It is time that we should prove to him that we are not merely a boisterous and unruly party of swilling varlets, who leave their brains in their cups. Vivian Grey Off to thy fellows, varlet!” at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose’s face. The Armourer's Prentices My compliments especially on making up your varlets in the quite colourable image of the true detective. Mr. Justice Raffles The ancients could not endure that a "poet should build an house, but this varlet has dug a grotto, and established a clandestine connexion between Parnassus and the Temple of Plutus." The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 The varlet made no long sojourn in his home. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France What want you, ye noisy and disturbing varlets? what want you, ye most unhallowed rogues, at such a place, and at such an hour? Vivian Grey All the knights, anticipating an easy victory, dismount, and send their horses to the rear, in the care of varlets who subsequently saved themselves by riding them off. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 "A curse," cried he, "on all the false varlets I have maintained, who have left me so long subject to the insolence of a priest, without attempting to rid me of him!" Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Thy Watchman's, thy bellman's, verses, I do retort upon thee, thou libellous varlet,—why, you cried the hours yourself, and who made you so proud? The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 The varlet took the maiden in his arms, but first he gave her the flask with the precious brewage to carry, since for pride he might not endure to drink therefrom, save at utmost peril. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France "Now, by our black Lady of Altoting, thou art an impudent varlet!" growled the Austrian soldier. Vivian Grey The varlet saw that I did not know him, and said, 'Canst mend me a broken dagger, master armourer?' Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest They always make excuses to slip down to the river-side when there is aught doing, and I am far too easy with the varlets. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 Or hath some varlet, cross'd by cruel Fate, Thrown down the price of empires in a plate? Poetical Works The varlet went his way to the knight, and having saluted him on the part of the lady, he told over to him the story, and bestowed the nightingale upon him. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France What an impertinent varlet he is; only to think of him there, presiding among a set of fellows that have fought all the battles in the Peninsular war. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 I hear from the prior that the varlet you took down with you has grown into a big man, and is well-nigh as tall as I am already. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest These varlets might laugh, but what would they say if they knew that they were going to fight the Spaniards. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 It seemed as if the little varlet mocked at me, as he flew by in full song, and sought to taunt me with his happier lot. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies This simple she poured within a little flacket, and gave it to the varlet, who received the gift with great joy and delight, and returned swiftly to his own land. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Mortimer, to do him justice, was entirely without physical cowardice, and continued to look like a stage lord dismissing a varlet. The Sisters-In-Law You are a troublesome varlet, Wulf, and the Lord Bishop has been making serious complaint of you to the king. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest Out we sallied, I and one varlet in our travelling outfit, Maternus and six more habited as imitation Praetorians. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Never had such a set of noisy, roistering, swaggering varlets landed in peaceful Communipaw. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies The varlet went here and there, till he lighted on Eliduc. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Hold, thou varlet, there's a crown for thee; be an honest man. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2 The explosions of laughter of these two varlets on meeting and exchanging compliments were enough to electrify the country round. The Crayon Papers Now anyone might suppose that it would be an easy matter for some eighteen horsemen to ride down and scatter a mob of varlets afoot. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Being a smooth-tongued varlet, he easily prevailed on her to elope with him, and they were privately married at Spank-town! Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies Gugemar rode at a great pace after the quarry, a varlet riding beside, bearing his bow, his arrows and his spear. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France He wishes to disguise the fact that he is of the torchbearers, the varlets, the bathkeepers who produced him. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago A pretty story, truly," would they cry, "about a wolf and a dragon, and a young widow rescued in the dark by a sturdy varlet who dares not show his face in the daylight. The Crayon Papers "You insolent young varlet!" the man said furiously. When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire It shall go hard with thee, varlet that thou art, if thou dost. A Boy's Ride He called his varlet before him, "Friend," said he, "go forthwith, and bring my comrades to this place, for I have to speak with them." French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France "Heaven grant it, Warwick!" said the Duke of Clarence; "for though Edward hath used us sorely, it chafes me as Plantagenet and as prince to see how peasants and varlets can hem round a king." The Last of the Barons — Complete "Knights and riders took they none, Squires and varlets of foot not one; All unarmed of weapon and weed, Save the shield, and spear, and the sword at need." Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete "I regret that the officiousness of this blundering varlet should have mistaken my intentions, which were but to salute you courteously." When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire And then I did meet that varlet of a groom at the Green Dragon, and he did send me here. A Boy's Ride The varlet went upon his errand, leaving his master sick with the heat and fever of his hurt. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France She rode a stout mule, and was attended by two sturdy varlets - quite sufficient guards for pilgrims, who were not supposed to carry any valuables. Grisly Grisell I simply made up my mind that the varlet on my right, whose dirty claws and beery breath were sickening me, should have the direst of drubbings before the day was out. The Yeoman Adventurer The most religious persons have often more respect for a varlet, than for God. Good Sense "These people do not call each other varlets." A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 6. |
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