| 单词 | esquire |
| 例句 | But at that very moment a trumpet sounded, and a man came summoning him, the king’s esquire, to wait at the king’s board. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Now having eaten he made ready to set out again, and he wished his esquire a kindly farewell. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Platters were heaped with food and carried in by pages and esquires. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “This time it’s James Crow, esquire, and the Proud Boys. They are relentless. We need everybody on the battlefield for this one.” Perspective | Radio host Joe Madison is on a hunger strike for voting rights 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z A memo for employees in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s office directs them to avoid using words such as “very,” ”hopefully” and “got,” and to address men with the courtesy title “esquire.” New UK official’s office rules: No metric, ‘very’ or ‘got’ 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z OK, esquire, but I go back to what I was taught on the first day of law school: 1. Ex-Playboy Model Karen McDougal Sues to Speak on Alleged Trump Affair 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Teller responded to the magazine on Wednesday afternoon with one tweet: @esquire couldn't be more wrong. Fantastic Four Cast Defends Miles Teller After Esquire Interview 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Her regret for the mistake she had made in addressing Arthur Lonsdale as esquire magnified itself horribly in the mean little bedroom of the lodgings in Eden Square. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z In their stalls are placed brass plates of their armorial insignia, and above are suspended their banners, swords, and helmets; beneath the stalls are seats for the esquires. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z After his return from the war he became a private citizen, and is seldom spoken of in records by his military title, being rather called esquire, or gentleman. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z In answer to her signal the faithful esquire knocked at his master's turret door. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z The loss of a short unaccented vowel at the beginning of a word; Ð the result of a phonetic process; as, squire for esquire. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z The Penoncel, which was carried by the esquire, was the diminutive of the pennon, being one-half its breadth. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z “Ah, you would insult your Prince!” cried the esquire. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z It was, as Fred had mentioned to me, as an adult and as an esquire, and the writing was bold, black, and backward. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z In consequence of the cheapness of titles in foreign countries, our esquires and gentry are frequently undervalued by strangers, who can form no idea of an untitled aristocracy. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z The lottery gave general satisfaction, it was plainly and honestly conducted, and knights, esquires and leading citizens were present to check any attempt at cheating. England in the Days of Old 2012-02-18T03:00:17.863Z This flag was not carried by the esquire after the fight began, but was then either held by an inferior attendant, or put up by the owner's tent. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z “What do they ask for?” asked Lapushneanu, as the esquire entered. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z Khan, lord or prince; a designation as common as esquire. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z The dignity of esquire was conferred by Henry IV and his successors, by the investiture of the collar and the gift of a pair of silver spurs. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z When the troops of the Temple were on their march, the esquires rode before the knights with their baggage. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z It is believed that the two esquires made their way into the choir of the Abbey, and at a time when high mass was being celebrated. Old Church Lore 2012-01-31T03:00:14.880Z The esquire and the captain of mercenaries immediately laid hands upon him. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z E-, a purely phonetic addition, of French origin, as in esquire, estate, eschew, especial, escutcheon. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z The arms of Lord Audley were Gules, fretty or, and those of the four valiant esquires, as borne for many generations by their respective descendants, in the counties of Chester and Rutland, as follows: Delves. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z They were allowed two horses and an esquire. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z The collar was issued to this knight, when he was an esquire, out of the great wardrobe of Henry Earl of Derby, in the 20th year of Richard II. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-01-25T03:00:37.190Z Then he returned again to the hall where he found the captain of mercenaries and the esquire awaiting him. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z But let the rest, to wit, the esquires and retainers, remain contented with one, and be thankful therefor. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z Nor is it easy to discriminate between them, as every esquire is a gentleman, although every gentleman may not be an esquire. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z The Master of the Temple and the whole chapter, with the knights, in all 300, were slain; only four knights and fourteen esquires escaped. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z Duke and count and valiant esquire Fell upon thy fatal shore; There died noble Urdiales Who the stainless title bore. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z In the afternoon vast quantities of plantains are presented to those who have played esquire to the candidates. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z But whatever is spoken must be said in an under tone by the knight to his esquire. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z In later periods, knights selected one, or more frequently, several, of their principal or most valiant retainers, to officiate as esquires during a campaign. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z On a march, the Turcoman rode on a horse behind an esquire: during the time of war he was led by a cord, to prevent his escape. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z The members of the Holy Office are escorted by esquires, and in the rear is a great mob of towns-people. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z In front, dances of knights, ladies, and of maidens and young esquires—the favorite and medi�val dance, where the gentleman stood between two ladies, holding the hand of each. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z We have known many out of divers provinces, as well retainers as esquires, fervently desiring for the salvation of their souls to be admitted for life into our house. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z Real esquires, then, are of seven sorts: 1. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z When the knights were going to action, one esquire rode before each with his lance, another behind with his war-horse. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z How are —— ——, and —— ——, and the Doctor; and him who will be used as the tongs of hell—he whose eyes Satan looks out of, as from windows—I mean —— ——, esquire? The Bront? Family, Vol. 1 of 2 with special reference to Patrick Branwell Bront? 2011-10-27T02:00:24.317Z The esquire of my parish, too, was much offended. The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, 1835 2011-10-03T02:00:25.363Z The esquires of the knights were generally serving brethren of the order, but the services of secular persons might be accepted. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z Barristers-at-law, doctors of divinity, law, and medicine, mayors of towns, and some others, are said to be of scutarial dignity, but not actual esquires. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z He was allowed three horses and an esquire, who was either a serving-brother of the order or some layman who was hired for the purpose. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z In the November of this year, died Thomas Garth, esquire, general in his majesty's service, and colonel of the first regiment of dragoons. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:34.837Z William Catesby became a distinguished character; he was made esquire of the King's body; Chancellor of the Marshes for life; and one of the Chamberlains of the Exchequer. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z And Ion of Chios calls wine Youth of indomitable might, With head of bull; the loveliest wight Who ever rank'd as Love's esquire, Filling men with strength and fire. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z It is a prevailing error that persons possessed of £300 a year in land are esquires, but an estate of £50,000 would not confer the dignity. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z He was allowed four horses, and an esquire of noble birth. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z And already was the house full of brave and valiant knights, and esquires who even now were jousting with foils and overthrew many an one. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z The result of all this was that Horace Townsend really rode down with Clara Vanderlyn in the mere capacity of an esquire, while Halstead Rowan assumed the spurs and the authority of the knight. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z Falling from his horse, the rebel leader was despatched by an esquire. The Dover Road Annals of an Ancient Turnpike 2011-07-04T02:00:17.130Z In the reign of Henry VI this difference is observable, namely, that the heads of families were commonly accounted esquires, while younger sons were styled gentlemen. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z The knights probably found esquires for a limited time among those who fought under their banner and received their pay. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z But on the day following the joust, the esquires and the gentlefolk, but not the waiting-men, apparelled them, whatsoe'er it cost, in satin, broidered with silver. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z As a precaution, too, Sancho Mundo was directed to accompany the young man, in this chivalrous adventure, in the capacity of an esquire. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z From Dover the two monarchs rode into Canterbury, preceded by Wolsey, and followed by a long procession of knights and esquires, men-at-arms and archers. The Dover Road Annals of an Ancient Turnpike 2011-07-04T02:00:17.130Z Excepted were guilds, fraternities, and craftsmen of cities and boroughs which were founded on a good purpose; universities; the mayor and sheriffs of London; and also lords, knights, and esquires in time of war. Our Legal Heritage June 2011 (Sixth) Edition 2011-06-03T02:00:23.737Z The chaplains of the Templars, we may see, are omitted, and it was, perhaps, they who bore the greatest resemblance to the Refeeks, while neither knights nor esquires had the smallest similarity to the Fedavee. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z On the morrow, throughout the whole day, the esquires, who bore them fairly and well in every way, likewise jousted. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z The title afterwards extended to persons of respectable condition, as vague as our complimentary esquire. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z Keyes in his dizziness noted this point: people had not customarily addressed him as esquire. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Here she and Jeannette had been deftly plying their fingers in embroidering most quaint devices upon the trappings of the horses of the knight and his esquire, and a couple of men-at-arms. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Whenever the esquires took the horses out to graze, he was bound to precede them with a standard of the order. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z "One that tapers each way from the middle will suit you better for shooting in this light wind," said the young esquire, the puzzled play of his handsome features changed to sunshine by her voice. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z It is usually given to all professional and literary men, and nowadays, in the addresses of letters, esquire may be put as a complimentary adjunct to almost any person's name. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z And further on we will relate something of the fortune of this esquire, in that he toiled greatly for his honour. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II 2011-04-05T02:00:10.813Z But a solitary esquire would not be of much use. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z He always presided at the table of the serving-brethren and esquires. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z The esquire, without looking up, mechanically handed to her a third arrow, with the head broken and the feathers ruffled. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z In heraldry the helmet of an esquire is represented sideways, with the vizor closed. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z And the second was a noble esquire brought up in the Infant's household from early boyhood. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II 2011-04-05T02:00:10.813Z Behind the knight and his esquire there rode a couple of men-at-arms, bronzed and brown as the squire. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z "Each one of those boys is esquire to a gallant knight, and holds his horse until the champion is ready to mount." The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z It was very plain what had become of her esquire's wits. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Thanks to her agitation, the girl had recognized none of the party, but he had bowed to his sister-in-law and her esquires. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Now it was so, that in the household of the Infant there were two noble esquires, brought up by that lord, men young in years and fit for great deeds. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II 2011-04-05T02:00:10.813Z In practice, however, the title of esquire, now to all intents and purposes meaningless, is given to any one who “can bear the port, charge and countenance of a gentleman.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z His esquire will help him on his horse. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z "It tapers from the middle in each direction, I have no doubt," said Kate, archly, glancing mischievously towards her esquire as she prepared to take her place at the stand. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z But neither the heat nor the pace could conquer the indefatigable esquire who attended us on foot to show us the way, and hold the horses when we stopped. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z U. S. Nevertheless, so much stronger is custom than positive law, that not only every magistrate, but every lawyer in the country fancies himself peculiarly an "esquire!" The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z It is still not customary in Great Britain to address e.g. a well-to-do person engaged in trade as esquire at his shop; it would be offensive not to do so at his private residence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Hoods were only permitted to those above the degree of esquire of the king's household. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z "It was not a fair trial, Kate," said the esquire, gayly; "the wind has lulled; and, as you drew your bow, there was not a breath of air." Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Only think if I could get it—Jared Pellet—no, Mr Jared Pellet; or ought it to be esquire, eh, Patty? A Little World Now this rule prevailed in the colonies, and American magistrates were, perhaps legally, esquires, as well as the English. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z It is clear, however, that the title of esquire was very loosely used at a much earlier date. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z And the good sailors and sergeants and esquires sprang out, and cast anchor, and fastened the ships with ropes; and they brought out their shields and saddles, and led forth the horses. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) She was about to bound from it again, when she checked the impulse, reseated herself, and bade her esquire advance and kneel before her. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z The duke's eldest son is in law only an esquire, but in courtesy takes a secondary title of his father, and is addressed as if he held it by right. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide The rank of esquire can no more legally exist in America, than that of knight. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z The esquire ranked immediately below the knight bachelor, and his office was regarded as the apprentice stage of knighthood. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z It should be stated that Rodolph had not attached to these bitter words the humiliating sense which could place Murphy in the light of a mercenary; but such, unfortunately, was the esquire's interpretation of them. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 I have delayed the banquet too long with this folly," said Kate; "hie to the pavilion, fair archers and gallant esquires all," she added, gayly, "and I will soon follow you. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z The rank or military renown of a baron helped to swell the list of esquires and pages in his retinue; hence many castles were complete colleges of chivalry. Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations The term "esquire" is, as every well-informed person knows, a title of honor, standing next in degree below that of knight. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Marcos is not a chivalresque “esquire,” but an adventurer who seeks his fortune by attaching himself to great men; and the object of the author is to warn young men against such a life. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z And many esquires and attendants accompanied that fair company, and they so shone with cloth of gold and with many jewels and with bright shining armor that it bedazzled the eyes to look upon them. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Pages, esquires, gentlemen of low degree, dogs and horses, following on the flanks and in the rear, formed of the royal cort�ge an absolute army. Marguerite de Valois The banners being rolled up, the knights and esquires are permitted to return to their dwellings.” Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations By the English law, certain persons are born esquires, and others have the rank ex officio. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z 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 After that Sir Gawaine arose from where he kneeled, and he went toward the pavilion and as he approached it there came forth two esquires to meet him. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Thus self-deception in the knight is the ridiculous effect of courage, and in the esquire the not less ridiculous effect of sloth. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII In going there, the duchess only took with her the young Countess of Rully, M. de Genlis, an esquire, and myself, two waiting maids, a valet, and three footmen. Lives of Celebrated Women Among the last is a justice of the peace, who is legally an "esquire" during his official term. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z The Earl of Cambridge appears in it with a personal retinue of 2 knights, 57 esquires, and 100 horse archers. About London So they two dismounted from their horses and, with the help of that esquire they eased Sir Tarn of his armor. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions "William Tracy, a worshipful esquire in Gloucestershire, and then dwelling at Todington," made a will, which was thought to contain heretical sentiments. Notes and Queries, Number 80, May 10, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. In advance trotted a vigorous taata, with a couple of large, native baskets slung by a pole over his shoulders, loaded with bottles and provender; at his heels, our own unfortunate esquire, Giacomo. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia The knights and esquires are mounted on large bay horses, the common people on little Galloways. Border Raids and Reivers E. Gerry and James Winthrop, esquire, of Cambridge, two gentlemen, no less distinguished for their honesty, patriotism, and extensive abilities, than a Washington or a Franklin. Essays on the Constitution of the United States Thereupon she turned her horse about and immediately departed with those two esquires who attended her. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions On hearing these words Guilliadun fell as one dead, whereupon Eliduc in anger struck the esquire on the head and hurled him into the sea. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens This public accusation made all the esquires of that county, and several of other parts, my professed enemies. The Tatler, Volume 3 The esquires and retainers were required to wear black or, in provinces where that coloured cloth could not be procured, brown. Old and New London Volume I Straightway the glade in which they sat was filled with knights, ladies, maidens, and esquires, who danced and disported themselves right joyously. Legends & Romances of Brittany In the pavilion was a couch and Sir Gawaine seated himself thereon, and after he had done so the two esquires brought a table of gold and placed it before him. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions To the great hall repair the knights and the ladies, the esquires and the damsels, two and two, according to their rank, dipping their hands, as they pass in, into silver basins of rose-water. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens It is indeed a matter somewhat unsettled, what constitutes the distinction, or who is a real esquire: for it is not an estate, however large, that confers this rank upon it's owner. Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First The commission, being under the Great Seal, gives all the parties named therein the right to be styled esquires, and the name once in the commission remains, unless removed for any valid reason. Old and New London Volume I The lances of these two champions were repeatedly shivered in the attack, but neither was unhorsed; fresh lances were supplied by the esquires, and the sport grew ‘fast and furious.’ Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign So Sir Gawaine ate and drank and refreshed himself, and meantime the two esquires of the lake served him in all ways. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Christine is seated in a tapestried hall with one or two esquires who prefer to discourse of love to joining in the jollity. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens That all knights of the shire shall be actual knights, or such notable esquires and gentlemen, as have estates sufficient to be knights, and by no means of the degree of yeomen. Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First At King James's visit, before mentioned, no fewer than twenty-two earls and lords, besides knights, esquires, and foreign ambassadors, were enrolled. Old and New London Volume I What think you you were employed for, fellow––an esquire of dames? Beyond the Frontier A Romance of Early Days in the Middle West And when the morning had come he bestirred himself and presently there came to him those two esquires and aided him to arise. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions For which purpose they shall bring with them, to act as their esquires, umpires, and heralds, their most enlightened ministers and able generals, as Thugut, Pitt, and Bernstorff. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 The entire night preceding the day upon which the young esquire was made knight was spent by him on his knees in prayer, in a fast and vigil. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 Presently they were all seated—the knights and pages with their standard-bearers and esquires—on their own stand in the place of honour before the great central gates of the Palazzo Pubblico. Olive in Italy His esquire, by his orders, set him against a tree, with his face to the Spaniards, and taking hold of his sword by the cross-hilt, he kissed it, confessed his sins, and then swooned away. Harper's Young People, August 24, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Those are the pavilions of the Red Knight of the Red Lands and of the knights and esquires attendant upon him. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions But I would thank you for bidding your lad to me in the joustings; it was a matter I had overlooked that one must have an esquire. Robin Hood That is to say, every knight who professes his readiness to break a lance must provide himself with horse, weapons, and esquire, and send in his certificate of noble blood and knightly bearing.' Forgotten Tales of Long Ago In process of time amêlu came to be used, like our “sir,” and even “esquire,” of those who had no special qualifications for the title. Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters Perhaps it was the similarity between his own case and that of his master's that made the tie between them stronger than is often the case between an esquire and his chief. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney And his esquires brought to him a noble horse as white as milk and they assisted him to mount thereon. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions But you shall go, with Warrenton and your esquire, when morning is here. Robin Hood There he made a hermit, an officer of state, and a soldier come forward and address their exhortations to an esquire who was intended to represent himself. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) At to-morrow's dawn my esquire shall begin to burnish up my armour—and caparison my courser. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance All the long train of mourners taken from every class, the uplifted standard with the Cross of St George, the esquires and gentlemen in their long cloaks of mourning garb, these were a wondrous spectacle. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney And Sir Gareth and the damsel rode straight through the midst of those pavilions and many knights and esquires came out thence to see who they were who came thitherward. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions "I am deaf and dumb as you were, friend, a minute agone," spoke the little esquire. Robin Hood The term "esquire" was used only by members of the Council, and was the most honorable and respectful which could be obtained in Virginia, implying a rank which corresponded with the nobility in England. Patrician and Plebeian Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion You know I need a protector in my various rambles, and you shall be my esquire when I go forth in state to see my flower subjects scattered all over the farm. The Love Story of Abner Stone Hasten to get leave to return on the morrow with the gentlewomen and esquires, who are to reach Penshurst with my Lady Sidney and Master Thomas. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney So those esquires departed, and anon there came forth the Red Knight from his pavilion, and he was clad all in a loose robe of scarlet silk trimmed with miniver. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Robin, rather vexed at his esquire's want of caution, came with him from out of the hollow of the tree. Robin Hood I have not clothes t'adopt me, nor must sit For plush and velvet's sake, esquire of wit. Poems of Henry Vaughan, Silurist, Volume II I made a compact with Mr. Stone last night to act as my esquire on all my expeditions. The Love Story of Abner Stone Presently the boy said,— 'When I'm a man, will Mr Philip Sidney let me be his esquire? Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney And he brought a very considerable court of esquires and attendants with him; and he also told of the further doings of Sir Gareth. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The little esquire sprang back, and in doing so dropped both bow and arrow. Robin Hood By and bye, a few couple of strong hounds seem to have been kept by the small country esquires or yeomen who could afford the expense, and they joined packs. Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. An esquire passed among his neighbours for a great scholar if Hudibras and Baker's Chronicle, Tarleton's Jests, and the Seven Champions of Christendom, lay in his hall window among the fishing rods and fowling pieces. The Private Library What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books At short warning a 'marvellous great number of esquires, gentlemen, and yeomen' gathered round him, and the rebellion was easily put down. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Now as they drew near to the pavilions, they beheld several esquires who were sitting at a bench playing at dice. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Robin was much upset, and began to eagerly question his esquire so soon as he showed signs of returning to his wits. Robin Hood What helpeth the emperor, king, prince, duke, earl, baron, lord, knight, esquire, or gentleman, to cry for mercy being there? Mediaeval Tales Money rolled in, with the apes and the bears and the loans, and in October, 1605, Allen, by this time full esquire, bought the manor and lands of Dulwich for £4,900. Highways and Byways in Surrey Third Period.—At fourteen the boy left the service of his lady and became an esquire to the knight. History of Education Then Sir Gareth laughed, and said, "Say you so?" and therewith he drave past all those esquires and Lynette and the dwarf went with him and no one dared to stay him. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions You shall return for the tourney; and if your father will give you leave, young Cumberland, you shall become my Robin's esquire. Robin Hood The young gentleman "served his time" at courts and castles as a page, previous to taking the further degrees of esquire and knight. Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young Gaston in prison The Count leaped up, a knife in his hand, and would have slain his son as a traitor, but the knights and esquires, kneeling, prayed him to hold his hand. The Red True Story Book He spurred his horse, rode about a dozen yards, fell to the ground, and was despatched by Robert Standish, one of the King's esquires. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 So of these two knights the one became an hermit and the other by force of his knighthood brought it to pass that the esquire was exalted from his squirehood to become a king. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Warrenton drew his master's attention and anger away from his esquire by a quick whisper. Robin Hood Barristers have the rank of esquires, and are privileged from arrest whilst in attendance on the superior courts and on circuit, and also from serving on juries whilst in active practice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" But she was very poor, having married an esquire called Hall of these parts, and he was dead, leaving489 her but one little farm where, too, his old father and mother dwelt. The Fifth Queen Crowned "If she is as faithful as you say, and as daring, and full of resource," suggests ironically one of the young esquires, "why not send her after the lost Spear?" The Wagnerian Romances But when the esquire became a king the lady would have none of him, but turned her love to the knight who had exalted him to his high estate. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Robin entered the hut, dragging the unwilling esquire after him. Robin Hood One earl, forty-two barons and bannerets, two hundred knights, seven hundred esquires and probably 10,000 foot were killed in the battle and the pursuit. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" And so with gentlemen and esquires, merchants, knights and clergy, according to graduations. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 3, May 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature The deck of the ship Page 269 is seen from mainmast to stern; sailors busy with ropes, groups of knights and their esquires lounging. The Wagnerian Romances At other times, a party of esquires would run into that cloud, presently to come forth again bearing with them a wounded knight whom they had rescued. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The little esquire protested solemnly that the Bishop had paid it to them as conscience-money. Robin Hood The books of the chronicles of England and France show us not merely clerks and valets but gentlemen of every rank, from esquire to duke, eagerly accepting this office. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 And Merlin returned with his Knights and esquires, journeying partly by water and partly by land, till they drew near to London. The Book of Romance She always addressed an attorney by letter as Mister, raising up her eyebrows when appealed to on the matter, and explaining that an attorney is not an esquire. The Vicar of Bullhampton And the esquire said, "Follow me and I will bring you to him." The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions "He is my esquire, excellency," returned Robin, with dignity. Robin Hood "Maybe that you will become an esquire," said Aunt Esther to Ben. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin In 17 Edward II. he was certified to be one of the principal esquires in the county. Shakespeare's Family They were dressed in white and red silk, mounted on gray horses and attended by esquires. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution And as the esquire thus kneeled beside the knight he wiped the face of the knight continually with a napkin, and ever made that outcry of sorrow which they two had heard from a distance. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Two knights rode into the ring through the hastily opened gates, heralded by their esquires—amid the noise of a shrill blast of defiance. Robin Hood "There was a man in our town," continued Uncle Ben, "whose name was Palmer, and he became an esquire." True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin At the time of his birth his father was an humble husbandman, and lived not far from Manchester; and very near to the mansion-house of —— Harrison, esquire. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 Henry IV. gave this name, because the forty-six esquires on whom he conferred this honour at his coronation had watched all the previous night, and then bathed as typical of their pure virtue. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. This damsel and the esquires were all clad in flame-colored satin and all these were adorned with many ornaments of gold. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions At once the little esquire called out that no one had the right to shoot such a deer but Robin of Locksley, his master. Robin Hood In America we "esquire" all men who are our equals. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Governor Tryon of New York offered twenty pounds reward for the arrest of the rioters, which was as inefficient as esquire McNaughton's warrant. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America When a boy grew older he ceased to be a page, and became an esquire. The Children's Book of London Then immediately there came several esquires running to him and asked of him what was his will and why he had come to that place. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The esquire so addressed at once rode forward, but before he could speak his master had discovered an answer for himself. Robin Hood A member of Parliament was by law an esquire, and therefore a gentleman. Ralph the Heir His barons and beneficed men, his deemsters, knights, esquires, coroners, and yeomen, stood on the lower steps of the mount. The Little Manx Nation - 1891 Nowadays everyone puts esq., meaning esquire, on letters in an address, but at that time a man had really to be an esquire before he could be called so. The Children's Book of London Sir Percival told them what he would have, and that he would have a friendly contest of arms with the knight of that place; whereunto the esquires said, "It shall be as you desire." The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions "Is this your little esquire, young Stuteley?" asked he, lifting his brows. Robin Hood E was an esquire, with insolent brow; F was a farmer, and followed the plough. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Be not afraid, tanner, said our king; I tell thee, so mote I thee, Lo here I make thee the best esquire That is in the north country. The Book of Brave Old Ballads My gentle esquire came to acquaint me with it, and brought me back to the scene of action. Memoirs Of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749) So it befell that when they came within sight of the town, they beheld a great concourse of knights and esquires of the court who had come forth to meet them. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Robin and his esquire slept late; but no one offered to disturb their slumbers. Robin Hood King Edward himself climbed over the bows of a French ship, risking his life as freely as the youngest of his esquires. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Apparently, he wished to produce an impression by his 'glorious feather triumph' that Ralegh and his followers were a company of esquires or pages. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography There is nothing wrong with the bank, and the knowledge that my dear nephew, Frank Merrill, esquire, is accountant at one of its branches removes any lingering doubt in my mind as to its stability. The Man Who Knew Beside the knight there knelt an esquire clad all in garments pied of red and white. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions It was then discovered that this knight was unknown and had no esquire. Robin Hood “The esquire endeavoured to outshine the knight, the knight the baron, the baron the earl, the earl the king himself, in the richness of his apparel.” Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them Again he embraced her lovingly, and mounting his gallant charger he rode from the castle-gate, with about fifty knights and esquires in his train, all well armed and mounted. The Grateful Indian And other Stories Six months later King Fernando was seated in the great hall of his palace of Burgos, dispensing justice to high and low, when there entered once more Ximena, followed by thirty esquires and pages. The Red Romance Book Then Sir Lamorack lifted up his face and looked at that esquire, and he said, "Who is this knight, and how came he here?" The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions So the horse was given also, and Robin bade Arthur-à-Bland ride as esquire to the knight; to be good use and to fulfil his first duty as one of the band. Robin Hood He first attracted the attention of the king at a tilting match, at which he was the esquire to Lord Dingwall. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges It occurs almost regularly in words of French origin, e.g. squire and esquire, Prentice and apprentice. The Romance of Names He ordered his esquire to take him into the thickest of the fight, and, furiously brandishing his mallet, did such fearful execution that victory soon declared itself for him. Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk And the esquire said to him: "Sir, this is your horse, and it hath been purveyed expressly for you." The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions In a paper which he wrote upon licensed houses, Adams stated that "retailers and taverners are generally, in the country, assessors, selectmen, representatives, or esquires." Customs and Fashions in Old New England And a new charter was accordingly granted to twenty-one peers, ninety-eight knights, and a great number of doctors, esquires, gentlemen, and merchants. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges In some cases we have the fuller form also, e.g., esquire, eschew; cf. sample and example. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) To the castle repaired tailors, embroiderers and goldsmiths to make and devise garments for knights, ladies, lords and esquires and for the trapping, decking and adorning of coursers, jennets and palfries. Under the Rose With him there rode three very noble haughty lords of the court as the Queen had ordained, and with these went esquires and attendants to the number of threescore ten and four. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions “Knights do not have esquires now, my boy,” said Sir Godfrey, with a smile; “but—” He stopped short, while his son gazed at him eagerly, waiting for the end of his speech. Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story Near the border the fugitive and a faithful esquire joined some wood-cutters, assumed their dress, and commenced working with them on an oak, when the pursuers passed by. The Handbook to English Heraldry “Your Majesty might take me as your esquire, or page,” added the boy, trembling lest he should have brought his master’s wrath down burning upon his head. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Let the reader remember that he was not an ignoramus in mathematics: he might have won his spurs if he could have first served as an esquire. A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I Around about this pavilion were other pavilions for those three lords who accompanied him as his companions in the journey and for their esquires and attendants. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions He hath wronged me; indeed he hath; 95 at a word, he hath, believe me: Robert Shallow, esquire, saith, he is wronged. The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] Hamilton, saw in hand, observed his esquire anxiously watching their enemies as they passed, and at once recalled his attention to his woodman’s duties by the word, “Through!” The Handbook to English Heraldry And he tossed a folded paper, one end of which was sticking out from beneath his soup bowl, across to the young esquire. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Lord Audley, being carried back to his own tent, summoned his four esquires and divided the gift among them. Lynton and Lynmouth A Pageant of Cliff & Moorland Then all those knights and esquires crowded around Lynette and besought her that she would ask for the life of Sir Percevant. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions His father, Humphrey Stephen, owned Steens, and was a man of substance; a yeoman with money and land enough to make him an esquire whenever he chose. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales Gent. was first written, and it is altered to esquire. The Handbook to English Heraldry I have been with your esquire.—He was badly hurt yesterday, father; he mustn’t go on. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Not to be too prolix, I persevered, and so did my nephew, in the esquire's interest, who was chose chiefly through his means; and so I lost my curacy. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IV (of X)—Great Britain and Ireland II Words relating to feudalism are, among others: Homage, fealty; esquire, vassal; herald, scutcheon, and others. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 He might be a knight, esquire, or mere freeman, but in the great majority of cases the lord of the manor was a nobleman, a bishop, abbot, or other ecclesiastical official, or the king. An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England This peer was the offspring of a base-born son of William Herbert earl of Pembroke, and coming early to court to push his fortune, became an esquire of the body to Henry VIII. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth “These horses for sale?” said the man who had been rebuffed, pressing up to the young esquire’s knee. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France The comptroller of the household, an esquire of good birth, with a stiff little ruff round his neck, sat in a sort of office inclosed by panels at the end of the hall. The Armourer's Prentices Then the old man handed his great sword to his esquire, and flinging off his cloak, walked into the hall of the castle, where none durst follow him. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess No two historic things could well be more different than an esquire and a squire. A Short History of England The insurgents were joined by more than a hundred esquires and gentlemen; and two great landholders of Sussex, the Abbot of Battle and the Prior of Lewes, openly favoured their cause. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 Once more, both of you, I am the Comte de la Seine, on my travels, and you, Saint Simon, are my friend, and you, Denis, my esquire. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France He stepped forward as he spoke, and his esquire gave him the two-hand Sword of State, heavy enough to behead a bisonoid. Space Viking There is a great power of them, lords, knights, and esquires; but the greatest power is of the commoners. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Our esquires did not win their estates till they had given up any particular fancy for winning their spurs. A Short History of England It was aimed, in its own words, against voters "of no value, whereof every of them pretended to have a voice equivalent with the more worthy knights and esquires dwelling in the same counties." History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 “Well,” continued the King, as he watched his young esquire keenly, “can you sit there, or are you going to swoon?” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France He became afterwards an esquire of the body to King Richard; and he was one of the few faithful subjects who remained in his suite till he was taken prisoner in Flint Castle. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Then desired Lord Cobham in the King's presence that a hundred knights and esquires might be suffered to come in upon his purgation, which he knew would clear him of all heresies. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The latter is the property of Augustus Cæsar, the esquire of Adjutant Wilson. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer When Florinda had written these lines, she summoned a youthful esquire, who had been a page in the service of her father. Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844 Volume 23, Number 3 Yesterday, as it were, I looked upon you as a page; you are now my esquire indeed. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Even a dukedom could barely make the son of a simple esquire a match for an emperor's daughter, and the suit did not prosper. Henry VIII. Here an exclamation of "Mercy, mercy!" called the esquire's attention, and he beheld his amiable consort sinking aghast, with uplifted hands on a sofa in the hall. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems None but those who were esquires or knights were allowed to take part in these contests, which usually celebrated some important event, such as a royal marriage or a great victory. Chatterbox, 1905. Just as the sun rose a trumpet sounded, calling for a truce; and two knights in armour rode forward, followed by an esquire carrying a white flag. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS “My esquire reminded me that our steeds were at the hostelry, and—” “Ah, you love horses!” cried the King. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France The bishop's two attendant esquires also perished at the hands of the mob. London and the Kingdom - Volume I "There stands your enemy," said a French esquire, pointing to Don Pedro. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII Barry of six, on a chief, two pallets between as many esquires based—Mortimer. The Cathedral Church of York Bell's Cathedrals: A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See It was not quite civil of the Admiral; for I don't want a nurse of that kind, and would a thousand times rather ride as an esquire to you, and take share in your adventures. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS This was too much for the determination of the young esquire. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France "Knights and esquires," says the Dictum of Kenilworth, "Who were robbers, if they have no land, shall pay the half of their goods, and find sufficient security to keep henceforth the peace of the kingdom." The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. Soon after, Fitz-Gerald arrived with ten knights, thirty esquires, and a hundred archers; and being joined by the former adventurers, composed a force which nothing in Ireland was able to withstand. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John You are an esquire, I hear, of my good friend Sir Henry Percy. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower A man would willingly pay for the distinction of writing himself an esquire, who would grumble with dissatisfaction at the duty on his salt. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 I am going to be somebody big—King Harry’s esquire—the youngest one there. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France They were clad each according to his estate, and it was easy to recognize Pope and Emperor, Kings and Queens, Bishops, Barons, Knights, ladies, esquires, clerks, burghers, merchants, attorneys, apothecaries, labourers, ruffians, Moors and Jews. The Well of Saint Clare This esquire has said enough, should he be believed, to settle ultimately the point of the truth or falsehood of Godwin's notable doctrine, that we owe the increase of our numbers chiefly to emigration. The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6: Literary Curiosities Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts "I am an esquire of Sir Henry Percy, and have brought hither a letter for the king." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Out into the opening rode the contending knights, attended by esquires on foot, dressed in ancient habits of white and red silk, and mounted on gray horses. My Lady of Doubt Our young esquire seems to have reason on his side, and the Comte must be asleep. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France In this ante-chamber were now assembled pages, esquires, and other officers bespeaking a royal household, though much less numerous than is generally the case. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Turn key and lift bar, And loose bolt and chain; But Love took in his esquire, Grief, And there they both remain. The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar This, sire, is a messenger, one Master Oswald Forster, an esquire of Sir Henry Percy's. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The office of the lover was, never to quit his lady in public, and never to approach her in private: to be on all occasions her esquire. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 “What!” cried the captain, enraged by the low murmur uttered by the grooms as if endorsing the young esquire’s words. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France In the midst of the shouts and unrestrained clamor succeeding this eloquent address, the fiery chargers of the king and his attendant barons and esquires were led to the foot of the staircase. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Who of you now see the black man whispering to the worshipful esquire Jonathan Corwin? Giles Corey, Yeoman A Play Passing through Worcester on his way back, he had, at Oswald's order, purchased for himself clothes suitable for his position as an esquire. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Each lord was followed by his appointed tail of esquires and men-at-arms; behind these dense clusters of heavily armed spearmen marched steadily along the easiest paths by the waterside and over the lower hill passes. The Black Douglas “Oh yes; I am allowed to go where I like, as the King’s youngest esquire.” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Their gallant steeds, barded and richly caparisoned, held by their esquires, stood neighing and pawing at the foot of the steps leading from the oaken doors. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History She the fulfilment is of my desire, Therefore I vow myself her true esquire; She'll love me in return—my splendid meed— If I but love aright in word and deed. The Evolution of Love Oswald's esquire was on one side of him, Roger on the other. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Come and sit with us," said the Earl William kindly to him, "we are no more master and servant, earl and esquire. The Black Douglas You, Denis, boy,” he continued, turning to the young esquire, who stood looking on now with his lips apart and a strange feeling of misery and despair oppressing him, “you have your duty to perform.” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France "Not thus, my lord; in heaven's name, do not mount thus, unarmed, bareheaded as thou art!" exclaimed several voices, and two or three of his esquires crowded round him. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History All esquires of the Knights of the Bath. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society I was an esquire to Sir Henry Percy, but have for some time been staying with his brother-in-law, Sir Edmund Mortimer. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The deeds which attracted attention, and led to honour and rank, were performed by the esquires and candidates for the rank of knighthood, who rode behind the barons into the thick of the French chivalry. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century I hated it all through, but as the King’s esquire I had to fulfil my duty to my master. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants—all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Lords of manors, chiefs of clans and other tenants of the crown in capite are esquires by prescription. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society "Well, master, I never looked so high as to become an esquire; and would rather remain a simple man-at-arms, were it not that it will keep me near you." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The real fighting power of a feudal army lay in its knighthood, in the baronage and landowners who took the field, each with his group of esquires and mounted men-at-arms. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 I am no member of a gang of thieves, but one of my King’s esquires, bound to do his duty as his Majesty’s servant; and I have done mine—no more.” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France A few minutes after, the seneschal, attended by two or three higher servants, returned, marshalling in due form two young men in the garb of esquires, followed by some fifteen or twenty men-at-arms. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History All who in commissions signed by the sovereign, are ever styled esquires retain that designation for life. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society "Alwyn said that, three times during the fray, the young esquire saved his life, by cutting down men who were attacking him from behind, while he was occupied by other opponents in front." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Yes, Hubert was now an esquire; now he had a right to carry a shield and emblazon it with the arms of Walderne. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Well, why do you look like that?” he continued, as he noticed the change in the young esquire’s face. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France "In plain terms, then, good my lord, as yet we have had the worst of it," answered the esquire, bluntly. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History It was he who had served Joan of Arc as esquire during all her campaigns. Joan of Arc "How think you I had best bestow him, among the pages or the esquires?" Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower When the hour of combat arrived he vanished into the painted pavilion reserved for him at one end of the lists, accompanied only by his faithful esquire. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920 We heard just now that his page, esquire, or whatever he is, had been sent away.” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France In a few straightforward words his esquire gave all the information which was needed, interrupted only now and then by a brief interrogation from Hereford, and some impatient starts and muttering from his colleague. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History He left no clue as to his intended route; but simply announcing his purpose of visiting the sacred shrines of Palestine, started on his journey accompanied by only two esquires. Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton I should not have sent you with my esquire, on such a business, had I not believed that you would prove yourself worthy of my confidence. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower It is said that the duke was assisted in writing this play, by his Chaplain Dr. Thomas Sprat, Martin Clifford, esquire, master of the Charterhouse, and Mr. Samuel Butler, author of Hudibras. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II But speak, and don’t turn white like that—a gentleman of France, as you call yourself—a king’s esquire, should not be afraid to die.” The King's Esquires The Jewel of France Eventual evil, of a truth, there need not be, my lord," interposed his esquire, "even should no force of arms prevail. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History They looked at life with the wondering yet resolute eyes of a young esquire in his vigil of arms. The Art of Public Speaking I am an esquire of Sir Henry Percy," Oswald said, "and I rob not women. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Small flags borne at the end of a lance of an esquire or gentleman bearing his paternal arms. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science Your brave young esquire felt it to be his task, and he volunteered to play his part, as either of us would have done. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France "Ye are welcome, fair sirs," was the elder earl's kindly salutation, when his esquire had retired. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History Falstaff then unfolds his scheme for replenishing his coffers through the aid of Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page, and bids his faithful esquires carry the famous duplicate letters to the comely dames. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. "Do you take him in hand first, Marsden," Allonby said to one of the younger esquires, a young man of two or three and twenty. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower They are entitled to rank as gentlemen, but not esquires. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science In its preamble seven "esquires," two "merchants," two "gentlemen," and one "physician" appear as petitioners, and fifty-six gentlemen, with one lady, Mrs. Anne Waddel, are named members of the corporation. Lippincott's Magazine, December, 1885 He bid me take his collar and cap and be prince in fantasy, whilst he was my esquire. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young The first scene opens in a cool woodland glade near the castle of Monsalvat, where Gurnemanz, one of the knights, and two young esquires of the Grail are sleeping. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. A fortnight after his contest with Sinclair, Sir Henry formally appointed him one of his esquires. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The baron, who only ranks as an esquire, has no right to supporters or coronet, but exhibits the proper helmet, wreath, and crest. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science The secret of that chamber still remained with the three boys and their faithful esquire, Warbel. The Secret Chamber at Chad You will be my faithful esquire, and I will be your liege lord. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young Gurnemanz tells the young esquires the story of the Grail, and together they repeat the prophecy which promises relief to their suffering King:— Wise through pity, The sinless fool. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. He says that there is a vacancy in Percy's household, owing to one of his esquires being made a knight, and a page has been promoted to an esquireship. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower For the helmet of an esquire, see page 84. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science De la Zouch waylaid us," answered the esquire, "and we fell into his trap. Heiress of Haddon A loud shout of applause ensued; and the esquires being at hand with fresh weapons, each knight was too eager for the fray to lose a moment in requesting the usual signal. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Their words are interrupted by loud cries from without, and several knights and esquires rush in, dragging with them Parsifal, who has slain one of the sacred swans with his bow and arrow. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. We will do so willingly, on such recommendation," the senior of the esquires said; "as well as for the sake of his brave uncle, whom we all respect and like, and of his valiant father. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The closed helmet seen in profile is appropriated to esquires and gentlemen. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science The pulpit was none too strong, and as Nicholas ascended the stair and shut the door, it distinctly shook and tottered to and fro over the esquire. Heiress of Haddon Many a stately knight bent his head, and many an inquiry was directed to the esquires and attendants as she drew near. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Whenever the emperor appeared in public, he was preceded by esquires chosen from among the young nobles distinguished for their beauty, the delicacy of their features and the perfect proportion of their forms. The Empire of Russia In a few minutes Sinclair, who was the heaviest and strongest of the esquires, rode out into the courtyard in full armour. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower But entering with the last, as became his humble rank of esquire, he laid nothing at the lady's feet save his sword and the chain that she herself had given him. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales This fear was strengthened soon, for as the priest fixed himself conveniently in his elevated position, the floor above the esquire's head creaked and groaned and threatened every minute to fall. Heiress of Haddon The tents of the warriors were fancifully decorated, every one having his shield newly emblazoned and hung out in front, where the pages and esquires watched, guarding vigilantly these sacred treasures. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 He was served with his horse, his esquires came at call to the routine of garrison days and nights. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay His youth excited some little surprise, but acted in his favour, because it was evident that Percy would not have nominated him as one of his esquires, had he not shown particular merit. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower There are things that a plain esquire may leave undone without causing scandalised remark, but a fiercer light beats on a baron. When William Came Much amused, the captive esquire thanked her warmly for her kindness. Heiress of Haddon Twice eluding the request, the esquire at last complied, and threw the far-famed weapon into the lonely mere. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Behind him, esquire of honour, rode the young Amadeus of Savoy, carrying his banner, a white basilisk on a blue field. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay "My name is Oswald Forster, and I have the honour to be one of Lord Percy's esquires." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The Prince, who knew the signal, bidding adieu to the company, instantly galloped off with his friend, another knight, and four esquires. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) "Margaret is to wed Sir Thomas Stanley this autumn, I hear," ventured the esquire. Heiress of Haddon Here was Hugo, and I his esquire, in the front rank of them all; here was poor distraught Ralf clutching his hilt like a man frenzied. The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin Being a Chronicle of Sir Nigel de Bessin, Knight, of Things that Happed in Guernsey Island, in the Norman Seas, in and about the Year One Thousand and Fifty-Seven "He could have bettered it," said Yolet, our beloved chief's trusty esquire, "only by sending Guise himself!" For The Admiral He might get a buffet or two, from the esquires, but he will be none the worse for that; while with the pages it might be bickering, and ill will. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower When they marched to battle, each knight had three or four horses, and an esquire carried his shield and lance. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) "I was almost killed by that treacherous esquire," he whined, as he began his explanation. Heiress of Haddon The word mister, as a prefix, or the word esquire, as a suffix, seemed a superfluity. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs So far as can be ascertained, these were either knights attached to the royal household or service, who wore gold or gilt collars, or esquires in the like position, who wore silver collars. Notes and Queries, Number 39, July 27, 1850 Accordingly, at twelve o'clock, Oswald went to Hotspur's room, and was taken by him to the hall where the esquires, six in number, had just finished a meal. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The knights selected their esquires from among the serving brothers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) "And you miss him, I perceive," pursued the esquire tremulously. Heiress of Haddon Nevertheless in the noblemen's halls this order is not used, neither is any man's house commonly under the degree of a knight or esquire of great revenues. Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series) The adjacent street of Essex, from Morris' Coffee-house, and the turning towards the Grecian, you cannot meet one who is not an esquire, till you take water. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 "But in that way you can hardly penetrate armour," one of the other esquires said. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets? Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850 "You will go with us, I hope," he added, turning round to the esquire. Heiress of Haddon The office of Justice of the Peace was developed and filled by knights, esquires and gentlemen who were closely associated with the magnates. Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. In a word, it is now, populus armigerorum, a people of esquires. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 I am neither knight nor esquire, but a simple soldier; but I take no presents for saving two maidens from capture and captivity. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Cuthbert had now for the first time donned full armor, and rode behind the Earl of Evesham as his esquire, for the former esquire had been left behind, ill with fever at Acre. The Boy Knight The young esquire fixed his eyes upon her, and began— A face that should content me wondrous well. Heiress of Haddon In 1367 he was one of the valets of the King's Chamber, a post always held by gentlemen, and received a pension of 20 marks, and he was soon afterwards one of the King's esquires. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature In the King's Bench Walks, the whole buildings are inhabited by esquires only. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 A smile ran round the faces of the esquires, for Brother Roger's pugnacious instincts were widely known. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower On his return from the field the king assembled many of his principal knights and leaders, and summoned the Earl of Evesham, with the message that he was to bring his esquire with him. The Boy Knight The excitement, which had simmered before, now suddenly became intense, and away went lord and lady, knight and esquire, over wall and ditch, in their eagerness to keep up with the hunt. Heiress of Haddon Thou hast been something more familiar with the pen than the sword of late -- and thy faithful esquire likewise. In the Days of Chivalry I shall therefore, as briefly as possible, do myself and all true esquires the justice to look into antiquity upon this subject. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 I should say, Sir Henry, as you are good enough to ask my opinion, that it were best among the esquires. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Penned down under poor Robin I was powerless to move until our young esquire, in an interval of slashing at his assailants, found time to give a sharp blow together with a shout to Robin. The Boy Knight "Pooh," she said, "you are simply an esquire, and he is a knight." Heiress of Haddon I will go with thee, brother, as thy faithful esquire and comrade, and we will win back for thee the right to call the old lands thine. In the Days of Chivalry No, our order is temperate, cleanly, sober, and chaste; but these rural esquires commit immodesties upon haycocks, wear shirts half a week, and are drunk twice a day. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 I am an esquire of Sir Henry Percy," he said, "and have been staying for a while with Sir Edmund Mortimer, whose sister is my lord's wife. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Titles of duke, lord, esquire, earl, viscount, or patrician, ought not to raise one into the first rank. The Abominations of Modern Society Thou shalt prove thy words, Sir Henry de la Zouch," returned the esquire, "or I shall have thee branded as a knave. Heiress of Haddon As he rode out, the esquires round Gaston and Raymond drew rein and whispered one to another: "It is the King's Master of the Horse!" In the Days of Chivalry I'll undertake, that if you read the superscriptions to all the offices in the kingdom, you will not find three letters directed to any but esquires. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 Once in England the "esquires" were a class with certain recognised claims, but nothing could stop the polite tendency to add "Esq." to the name of a person on a private letter. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul Macgregor Laud, esquire, of Liverpool, as supercargo, and Mr. Briggs, of Liverpool, surgeon, accompanied the expedition. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa But neither the knight nor the esquire appeared to be particularly eager to commence the struggle. Heiress of Haddon I know your good lord well, and love him well, and sure there be none of his esquires, be they never so young, who would disgrace their master by fleeing in an hour of peril. In the Days of Chivalry Behind Sir Edmund was an armour-bearer with an arquebus, and an esquire carrying the arms of Ulster, the baronets being the hereditary defenders of the province of Ulster in Ireland. The Man Who Laughs "Every one here," wrote Meulles, "begins by calling himself an esquire and ends by thinking himself a nobleman." Crusaders of New France A Chronicle of the Fleur-de-Lis in the Wilderness Chronicles of America, Volume 4 Mr. Arnold swore to the truth of it, when so drawn up, before Edward Montague, esquire, a master in chancery. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II At one of these meetings a resolution was made, that Granville Sharp, esquire, be appointed chairman. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I A great assembly of esquires will be in attendance on their masters, and I trow ye twain might well be amongst these, as we hope ourselves to be. In the Days of Chivalry He was always an esquire, and sometimes a knight. The Man Who Laughs A few wore sashes across their breastplates, and several had knots of ribands tied above the coronals of their lances, which were borne by their esquires. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Charles Berns Wadstrom, esquire, traveller on discovery in Africa for the King of Sweden. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II At the first of these sittings, a letter was read from Henry Grimston, esquire, of Whitwell Hall, near York, offering his services for the promotion of the cause in his own county. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I A penniless knight without servant or esquire would cut but a sorry figure. In the Days of Chivalry The Speaker, the Right Honourable John Smith, an esquire, member for the borough of Andover, got up on the stool which was at the centre of the bar. The Man Who Laughs Each then selected a lance from the bundle offered them by the esquires, and their choice of a weapon made, they carefully fastened down their visors, which up to this moment had been raised. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance George Woodward, esquire, an owner and mortgagee of property, and occasionally a resident in the West Indies. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II Accordingly James Martin and William Morton Pitt, esquires, members of parliament, and Robert Hunter, and Joseph Snath, esquires, were chosen members of it. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I Boy, what sayest thou to taking service with me for a while -- thou and thy brother likewise -- and journeying to fair England as two of my young esquires? In the Days of Chivalry The eldest and younger sons of viscounts and barons are the first esquires in the kingdom. The Man Who Laughs Having bestowed a similar boon upon each of the marshals, Mounchensey requested that the coffer might be placed in charge of his esquire—and his directions were complied with. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance That no misrepresentation of any person's testimony might be made, Matthew Montagu, esquire, and the honourable E.J. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II These depositions had been taken before Jacob Kirby, and Thomas Symons, esquires, commissioners at Bristol for taking affidavits in the court of King's Bench. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I On his return from the field, the king assembled many of his principal knights and leaders, and summoned the Earl of Evesham, with the message that he was to bring his esquire with him. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Merchants having goods to the value of five hundred pounds may dress like esquires and gentlemen to a value of six marks. Popular Law-making Soon after this, and while a sword, blunted in the manner prescribed, was girded round his waist by his esquire, the trumpets were sounded, and the challenge proclaimed by the marshal. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Hercules Ross, esquire, twenty-one years a merchant in the West Indies. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II I went with him to the residence of George Daubeny, esquire, who was then chief magistrate of the city, and they were sworn to in his presence, and witnessed as the law requires. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I Penned down under poor Robin, I was powerless to move until our young esquire, in an interval of slashing at his assailants, found time to give a sharp blow together with a shout to Robin. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades It might be objected that J. S. is called 'Gent,' while Sidnam is termed esquire; but it should be remarked that in the MS. the 'Esq;' has been added in a later hand. Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England England hath enough of Saxon churls without thee, and I shall purvey myself an esquire of youthful grace and noble blood.” More Bywords J. Harrison, esquire, M.D. twenty-three years resident, in the medical line, in the West Indies and America. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II Leaving behind her esquire, who was not yet armed, she went down. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 Cuthbert had now for the first time donned full armour, and rode behind the Earl of Evesham as his esquire, for the former esquire had been left behind, ill with fever, at Acre. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades The young man, the esquire who aspired to the title of knight, was first stripped of his clothes and placed in a bath, which was symbolical of purification. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 “Is this the esquire who hath done such good service, according to the young lady?” asked the King. More Bywords Robert Jackson, esquire, M.D. four years resident in the West Indies in the medical line, after which he joined his regiment, in the same profession, in America. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II Her esquire was beginning to arm her when she heard it shouted in the street that the enemy were at that moment doing great damage to the French. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 Quentin greeted his uncle, and the following day the as taken before Lord Crawford, the commander of the Scottish Archers, the king's bodyguard, and enrolled in that honourable corps as esquire to Le Balafré. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Varlets were in attendance to help the esquires in looking after their masters, and helping them up, with their heavy armour, if unhorsed. Bayard: the Good Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach Now a ship-master is no more entitled, in strict usage, to be called a "captain," than he is to be called an "esquire." Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" George Baillie, esquire, one year in the West Indies, and twenty-five in America. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II But one day I encountered a certain esquire; he was well dressed, and walked with an air of ease and consequence. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction So he gathered a strong body of crossbow-men, and others with spears and swords, besides asking for the help of two gallant knights who came with their esquires mounted and in armour with their men. Young Robin Hood By the side of the knight is laid Stolid man Sancho too, Than whom a squire more true Was not in the esquire trade. Don Quixote Lucy had felt this distinction, and I was grateful for the delicacy and tact with which she had dropped the "captain," and put in the "esquire." Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Anthony Pantaleo How, esquire, employed by Government as a botanist in Africa. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II I am, as it were, her spiritual lover; and were she a damsel errant, I would be her ghostly esquire, her friar militant. Maid Marian So saying the knight and his esquire rode down the forest glade till they were lost to view. Robin Hood Fortune, when she Bound thee apprentice to the esquire trade, Her care and tenderness of thee displayed, Shaping thy course from misadventure free. Don Quixote He is an "esquire" as a member of congress is an "honourable," by assumption, and not of right; and I wish the country had sufficient self-respect to be consistent with itself. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" James Kiernan, esquire, resident four years on the banks of the Senegal. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II "Talk not of my voice," said the friar; "for if Marian be a damsel errant, I will be her ghostly esquire." Maid Marian So the horse was given, also, and Robin bade Arthur-a-Bland ride with the knight as far as his castle, as esquire. Robin Hood Gurth, gallantly apparelled, attended as esquire upon his young master whom he had served so faithfully, and the magnanimous Wamba, decorated with a new cap and a most gorgeous set of silver bells. Ivanhoe In abhorrence of the sight, he cried to his esquires, "Who are these, and what is this distressing spectacle?" Barlaam and Ioasaph Robert Crew, esquire, a native of America, and long resident there. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II "Stand close behind me and you will be safe," he whispered to his esquire. The Enchanted Island of Yew The young esquire was a goodly youth and bade fair to make as stout a knight as his father. Robin Hood Behind them, but still upon the dais or elevated portion of the hall, stood the esquires of the Order, in white dresses of an inferior quality. Ivanhoe The social position of the household in the past was almost as definitively shown by the presence of this article as that of an esquire or nobleman by his old helmets or shields. The Woodlanders Thomas Woolrich, esquire, twenty years a merchant in the West Indies, but in the interim was twice in America. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II One day the prince noticed his esquire's dismal expression of countenance, and asked the cause of it. The Enchanted Island of Yew Thus, they frequently address Englishmen as Sir, instead of mister or esquire. Literary Blunders Behind him came Brian de Bois-Guilbert, armed cap-a-pie in bright armour, but without his lance, shield, and sword, which were borne by his two esquires behind him. Ivanhoe Why, Mr. Smith, that word "esquire" is gone to the dogs,—used on the letters of every jackanapes who has a black coat. A Pair of Blue Eyes The second was from Stephen Fuller, esquire, as agent for Jamaica. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II So next morning Marvel sought the presence of King Terribus and said: "I have come to bid your Majesty adieu, for my esquire and I are about to leave your dominions." The Enchanted Island of Yew There is the old confusion respecting English titles which foreigners find so difficult to understand; and monsieur and esquire usually appear respectively before and after the names of the same persons. Literary Blunders Behind them followed other Companions of the Temple, with a long train of esquires and pages clad in black, aspirants to the honour of being one day Knights of the Order. Ivanhoe Terry and Alice ran, but Elnora had to suit her steps to Little Brother, who was her loyal esquire, and would have been heartbroken over desertion and insulted at being carried. A Girl of the Limberlost The comptroller of the household, an esquire of good birth, with a stiff little ruff round his neck, sat in a sort of office inclosed by panels at the end of the hall. The Armourer's Prentices Marvel looked at the reproachful face of his esquire and smiled. The Enchanted Island of Yew A month ago," says Swift, "were sent me over, by a friend of mine, the works of John Hughes, esquire. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 Hesitating on the threshold, over her shoulder the girl smiled kindly upon her commandeered esquire; and stepped within. The Black Bag Joseph answered he had such a value for that little piece of gold, that he would not part with it for a hundred times the riches which the greatest esquire in the county was worth. Joseph Andrews Vol 1 Longespée was killed at the head of his knights, who almost all fell with him; and his esquire, Robert de Vere, was found with his banner wrapped around his dead body. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II We can't call them odd or singular," said the esquire, "for everything is even in numbers and double in appearance. The Enchanted Island of Yew He was an esquire, and what was the duty of an esquire? A Dish of Orts : Chiefly Papers on the Imagination, and on Shakespeare "No, I haven't even the title esquire, which, I understand, all American citizens possess." One Day's Courtship She had lain asleep on the sloping bank above the lake on drowsy afternoons, tired by wandering far a-field with her young esquires. The Golden Calf On Whitsun-eve three hundred tents were erected in the Temple gardens, and in each was a young esquire of noble blood, clad in white linen and scarlet cloth, from the King's own wardrobe. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II "And what will you do?" inquired the esquire. The Enchanted Island of Yew Pay him then the respect due to such an esquire, but no more. The Forest Lovers Deacon is an important title, which is rarely omitted; and wo betide the man who should forget to call a magistrate "esquire." Satanstoe "Madame, permit me," said a handsome young esquire, and offered her holy water. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice The Conqueror's horse was killed; his esquire, an Englishman, in bringing him another, was slain; and he himself received a blow which caused such agony that he could not repress a shriek of pain. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II "Having conquered you alone, I feel it my duty to hang you without assistance--save that of my esquire." The Enchanted Island of Yew I was hunting very early in the morning with my esquires and ladies, and by ill-hap lost them and my way. The Forest Lovers I would have retreated to the stair-case, but the door of it was occupied by the phantom figure of an esquire, who rudely flung a gauntlet in my face. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies Talbot gave the order for the attack, and his thousand knights and esquires charged down upon the camp. Two Summers in Guyenne In the midst of the battle, Tancred made his esquire swear never to reveal his exploits, probably as a mortification of his own vanity in hearing them extolled. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II "What think you, Nerle?" asked the Prince, turning to his esquire. The Enchanted Island of Yew Taking with him but six or seven trusty servants, and three esquires, all well armed, he set out in the night for the place where the ringleaders were quartered. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) I have conferred with the esquire, and taught him how they must be fed. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 O!" cried the Duchess, clapping her hands, "O Yolande, hark to this rare esquire! The Geste of Duke Jocelyn The other knights followed in order, all attended by their esquires and their grooms. Endymion "Well, what shall we do?" asked the esquire; "fight?" The Enchanted Island of Yew He was permitted to have seventy-two esquires, as his body-guard, ten of whom were horsemen. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) Malicorne, Gargantua's esquire carver, was come in her, being sent expressly by his master to have an account of his son's health and circumstances, and to bring him credentials. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 There you stand, Quentin, in our honourable corps of Scottish Bodyguards, as esquire to your uncle, and serving under his lance. Quentin Durward At length, he met the esquire of a Polish knight returning from a convivial meeting, not a little elevated. The Rise of Iskander |
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