英语词汇“outspan”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

I know this because we are finger to finger at the keyboard of a Steinway grand piano in a glitzy central London hotel lobby, and he easily outspans my meaty paws. When Jay Rayner met Jeff Goldblum 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z

The oxen were outspanned, and turned out to graze on the veldt, care being taken to prevent their straying. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z

She likes me to look round for a chat if I am ever in Marico, and so, for old acquaintance sake, I usually outspan for a day if I am anywhere near Water Kloof. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

The horses were outspanned, and left to graze, while the coloured driver flung himself face downwards in the full rays of the sun to sleep for a couple of hours before making the return journey. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z

He scarcely noticed the bee-hive-shaped huts, for his eager eyes were fixed upon a couple of large bullock-waggons outspanned on the banks of the river. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z

He would like to outspan and stay where he was—the river was too full, and the next drift would be worse still. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

The waggons had stopped for the night, the oxen were outspanned, and the native servants were engaged in knee-haltering their masters’ horses, which were then turned into the veldt to graze. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z

That happened four and thirty years ago, in 1857, in the Marico country, within less than sixty miles of this very outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

In all these weeks I haven’t seen a soul besides yourselves, except for a party of prospectors who outspanned one night.” Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z

At last, with a whoop and a yell and a groan, it was hoisted out of its oozy prison and drawn onto the veldt, when the oxen were outspanned and breakfast was eaten. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

Key and I set out together at a brisk pace, well knowing how poor was our chance of catching up to the waggons again before the midnight outspan. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

He returned in a few minutes, and ordered the cattle to be outspanned and carefully secured inside a small thicket which lay close at hand. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z

On waking up next morning, after a hard and distressing trek from the nearest water in this thirsty country—Lopepe—I was surprised to see another waggon outspanned almost alongside. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

They lent a hand, and when the team was outspanned and haltered to the disselboom inside a hastily improvised laager, they repaired to the house, carrying provisions with them. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z

As we neared Queenstown we found ourselves getting anxious about their welfare, trekking slowly, and making frequent and long outspans. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

Heron had decided to outspan where they were, under a big Dingaan apricot-tree, and the ladies were busy making plans for the disposal of cushions, wraps, and rugs to fend off the coming rain. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

This contretemps caused a delay of several hours, and instead of outspanning on the bank of the Mooi river, as they had intended, they were obliged to stop some miles short of it. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z

After some little trouble about the camp, where the trail was much mingled with others, he presently got the spoor away into the bush, to the west of the outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

I began to think rather wistfully of the little tin hotel or thatched store I knew must be near, where we would outspan for the night. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z

We soon had the good things we had brought with us transferred from the cart to a grassy knoll, and our charioteer outspanning and knee-haltering the horses, let them wander away and graze. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

On November 10, 1883, we crossed Little Sunday’s River and outspanned at the foot of Knight’s Cutting. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

When a few miles had been accomplished, the oxen were outspanned, and allowed to graze, while the men took their mid-day meal, and afterwards smoked their pipes, under the shelter of some fragrant shrubs. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z

Near him, in the shade of the spreading acacia tree by which the waggon was outspanned, crawled on a couple of blankets little Jan, his two year old child. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

A hundred grass ticks having at various times of outspan made convenient entry through open-work brown silk stockings, chewed at my ankles causing exquisite irritation not to be assuaged by a violent application of finger-nails. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z

When the boys would outspan and get things in readiness for meals, our hunger from the open-air life would be so great that we could scarcely wait while they made the fire for coffee. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

This very day last year I was outspanned on this spot, as we are now. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

In the evening we outspanned on the farm of Petrus Schoeman and halted for the night, expecting to hear from General de Wet every moment. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z

Sitting under the great acacia tree, where the Marstons had outspanned, they enjoyed together a right merry New Year’s dinner. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

About sundown, just before we were ready to start, some other waggons passed, and Ted, knowing the owner, went on with him intending to rejoin us at the next outspan. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

They outspanned and inspanned three times before the wagon stirred, and a hole had been dug big enough to bury us all in before the wheels were released. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

It was just like him to remember these things, for in our routine there was as a rule no eating during the night outspan. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

A delay occurred at a ford, and it was half-past three in the morning before we arrived at the outspan, which the foremost waggons had reached at twelve o'clock. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z

I first saw him, outspanned at breakfast, near Palla Camp on the Crocodile River, with a number of other men, going into Mashonaland upon the same errand as himself. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

We had outspanned in a flat covered with close grass about two feet high and shady flat-topped thorn trees. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

At the end of three hours the oxen were outspanned to graze and the boys prepared our midday meal. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z

We crossed the Lundi, and somewhere beyond where one of their worst nights was passed we outspanned in peace and security, and gossiped over the ruins of ancient temples and the graves of modern pioneers. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z

A little after sunrise we outspanned and rested for a short time. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z

A quarter of a mile away she had some thought of turning from the road to avoid the outspan and its risks, but it was too late. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

The hens usually laid their eggs in the coop because it was their home, but sometimes they would make nests in the bush at the outspan places. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

Being on my way to Brother Sarel’s I thought I would outspan here and get some medicine.” A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

“We can either stop there, or drive on a little farther and outspan in the veldt, whichever you prefer.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

We were outspanned, and quite at our ease, when a report came that the enemy was advancing from Wit Kop. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z

He could inspan and outspan oxen, and was already master of other useful veldt wrinkles, which usually take some time to acquire. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

As they grew older and were able to crawl about they were taken off the waggons when we outspanned and put on the ground. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

At each outspan Jacomina exercised all her faculties to shine as a cook. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

“Oh, do let us outspan in the veldt,” answered Lilian, gleefully. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

He said this was the place to outspan. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z

And so, very reluctantly on my part, we made our way back to the waggons, which had been standing for weeks outspanned on the southern bank of the river, in charge of our men. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

At the outspan they stood about exhausted and panting, with rings and lines of brown marking where the moisture from nostrils, eyes and mouths had caught the dust and turned it into mud. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

The course was interrupted by amatory interludes whenever the wayside boskage was propitious, so it was not before the outspanning took place that the wagons were reached. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

Of course it will—or rather two picnics, for we shall have to outspan again. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

Then they covered the bodies with bushes, and picking up their course, returned to the outspan, which they reached at noon. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z

These four being therefore ready, having already brought in and kraaled the goats for the night, they assisted the Englishman to outspan his oxen and unload the waggons. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

There, on a flat-topped terrace-like spur where the last outspan was, we took breath, halved our loads, double-spanned, and pulled ourselves together for the last big climb. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

When outspanned for breakfast they saw a lot of cattle and some horses being driven towards them. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

And I think we’ll put the hood up, for there’s no shade between this and the next outspan.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

They may have circled round, struck the road below the old ‘outspan,’ and returned towards Pretoria.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z

Between the kraal and the river, amid a thin grove of spreading giraffe-acacia trees, set upon a little islet of rising ground, lies the outspan where travellers bound to and from Ngami usually halt. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

Charlie dropped his whip quietly and outspanned the ox and its mate, saying to me as I gave him a hand: “When I strike a rotter, I chuck him out before he spoils the others!” Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

Gertrude and Helena accompanied their friend as far as the first outspan place, where a farewell libation of coffee was poured out from tin pannikins. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

Lilian, however, forgot her fatigue, as after the next outspan they wended up the rugged, but picturesque bush-road, in the golden light of the waning afternoon. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

Before dusk they outspanned on a grassy knoll, and set to work at once with axes to build a fence round. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z

At nightfall, more dead than alive, we outspanned beneath the loom of a gigantic mountain range, whose recesses we were to pierce on the following morning. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

I found Mungo a long way on, brought to a standstill by the slipping of his load; and we caught up to the waggons at the next outspan. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

At every outspan place could be seen the remains of the fires lit by the fugitive. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

In every direction waggons were outspanned, standing in rows of six or seven, or in twos and threes, according to the number owned by or in charge of any one man, but everywhere waggons. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

Just before sundown he came to a wagon outspanned, the owner of which had just slaughtered a goat. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z

Here we outspanned for a final rest before completing our work, if to complete it were possible. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

At the outspan or on the road or footpath he shouldered them aside as one walks through standing corn, not aggressively but with the superb indifference of right and habit unquestioned. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

But the moment came when the unhappy cattle were unable to advance with the wagon another step, so had to be outspanned. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

They did so; and a great shout went up from the outspan, echoing far along the sides of the darkening hills, where the lowering rain-clouds rested in an unbroken pall. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

Here the teams were “outspanned” and turned out to graze. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z

Klaas had told me previously of a most wonderful pool of water that lay on the crown of a mountain where we should outspan finally before entering upon the portals of the diamond valley. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

It was not, as a rule, at the outspan, where many hands were available, that Snowball gave trouble, but out hunting when I was alone or with only one companion. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

At the top of the saddle the oxen were outspanned and driven to the spring to take their last drink before entering the region of thirst. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z

We were caught in a snowstorm, and had to outspan. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

The wagons were outspanned in an open space about three hundred yards away, and thither the Reverend Josiah hastened with a hearty welcome. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z

Many are the stories told at the outspan fires of the South African transport riders—some weird, some romantic, some of native wars, some of fierce encounters with the wild beasts of the land. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

And all this time he was outspanned and free to go; but would not stir. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

We outspanned after a trek of about three hours. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z

Well, we outspanned, and tied the oxen to the yokes. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

They reached a place called “Inkruip,” and here it was decided to outspan and rest the team. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

One night, after a day’s journey through the bush-veldt, we lay at a farmhouse, near which was a public outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

At the first outspan from Barberton next day I saw him carving his mark on the handle, unabashed, under my very nose. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

Andries was to lie in ambush at a certain knoll, while the wagon went on to Kanxas,—there to be outspanned. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z

The right of outspan, usual bone of contention in Dutch neighbourhoods. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z

After he had taken his departure for his wagon, which was outspanned on the other side of the kopjes, Oom Schulpad produced his violin and struck up a lively polka. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

That evening we outspanned in a howling wilderness of loose and scorching sand, upon which scarcely a bush or shrub found subsistence. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z

On the way to Lydenburg, not many treks from Paradise Camp, we were outspanned for the day. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

At about ten o’clock we once more outspanned. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z

Thereafter came the outspanning, with the identical accompaniments of the inspanning. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z

Max went into the shop; Nathan followed him after outspanning the horses. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

He halted the team and outspanned the dogs so they would be unhampered by the sledge in case of attack. Polaris of the Snows 2011-03-02T03:00:28.900Z

It was a long job skinning, cutting up, and packing the wildebeeste, and when we reached the outspan the waggons had already started and we had a long tramp before us to catch them. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

We outspanned for an hour at midnight and made coffee. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z

At night we outspanned on the Quagga Flats, not so beautifully picturesque as the spots we had hitherto selected, but still pretty well wooded and watered. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z

He went to where his tired horses were still standing in the harness, outspanned them, and after tying the front legs of each together with a reim, turned them out to graze. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

They then proceeded to the outspan, and gave orders for the preparation of their repast, while they bathed in the stream, yet warm from the effects of the sun. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z

There, where afterwards Cassidy did his work, we outspanned one day when the heat became so great that it was no longer possible to go on. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z

Confident it would soon be at its normal level, they did not think of outspanning. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z

They had outspanned by the last spring, which gurgled out among the roots of the mokhala-trees upon the very edge of the desert. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

Just before descending the hill from where his cart stood outspanned he had heard laughter and the shrill voices of children at play. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

And look, the mules outspanned were plenty good, So was the stolen gun. Provocations

After seeing the cattle outspanned and attended to, the boys wandered away among the troops, as they were to start at daybreak, and it was long past dark before all were over. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars

Down by the outspan quite a number of waggons had formed a laager, but from this came no challenge as he passed it near by. Harley Greenoak's Charge

They outspanned in a little meadow, directly by the edge of the water, and made a fire out of the stems of the willows that grew near. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

His team was in a miserable condition; the poor horses just staggered away for a few yards when outspanned and then sank exhausted on the ground. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

Two mules strayed fettered by the reim, outspanned, A cart unhitched, stuck in the khaki sand. Provocations

The waggon stood outspanned in the tall grass, which, waist high, was about as pleasant to stand in as the drift of a river. The Induna's Wife

Now I’m going to take refuge in helping to outspan. Harley Greenoak's Charge

After treking some miles across the plains, they outspanned by a vley, and formed their camp. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

When she reached the dunes she found that the horses could take the cart no farther, so she outspanned the team and tied the legs of each animal together to prevent it from straying. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z

The hour was propitious—the still, deliciously lazy time of the mid-day outspan. The King's Assegai A Matabili Story

The three adventurers rode forth into the broad moonlight, and were soon at the outspan, where their wagon stood ready. Tales of South Africa

The while they had been outspanning, and now, handing over the horses to a native stable-boy, they entered. Harley Greenoak's Charge

So, choosing a pretty grove of willow-leafed “olean-wood” trees, that stood near the bank of the river, they outspanned under their shade. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

A few spaces from the spot where we outspanned we came to a series of “old workings” which ran along the crest of the ridge for about 2000 feet. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal

I will halt them here, give you an hour’s advance, and then move straight forward for the Limpopo, where we will outspan. The Ruined Cities of Zululand

We trekked again all next day, and halted for the night some three miles short of ‘the skeleton outspan,’ as we called it. Tales of South Africa

When he did so reach it he became alive to the fact that a Cape cart, outspanned, with its harness hung over the splashboard, stood before the door. Harley Greenoak's Charge

They halted the wagons to await the result of the chase; though the oxen were not to be outspanned, unless it should prove successful. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

The trap had been outspanned, and the horses turned loose into the veldt. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War

Passing Quissanga and Goanha, the little caravan kept steadily on to the northward, making short marches daily, until a period of three weeks had elapsed since they had outspanned from the banks of the Limpopo. The Ruined Cities of Zululand

Just beyond where the Steyns had outspanned was the wagon of another traveller. Tales of South Africa

Shall we outspan and make a night of it on the veldt? A Veldt Vendetta

It was near sunset when they had finished “outspanning,” having formed their camp in the centre of the mokhala grove, and not far from the spring. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

Assuredly nothing could look more peaceful than the aspect of things as they pulled up at the mixture of store and wayside inn where they were to outspan after the first stage. In the Whirl of the Rising

Other waggons stood outspanned along the flat, but mostly deserted, for their owners preferred the more genial atmosphere of the hotel bar, and the native servants in charge had all foregathered at one fire. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Puff-adder Brown has an extra light wagon outspanned with fourteen good oxen at Jackal’s Pan. Tales of South Africa

Give him a cool chair on the stoep, and a ditto drink, while I go and see to the outspanning, and to things in general. A Veldt Vendetta

It was a curious little place where they had outspanned. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z

We shall probably have to outspan in the veldt. In the Whirl of the Rising

But it was the time of the evening outspan that these two would enjoy most heartily. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

This we followed briskly until four o’clock p.m., when we came upon an old outspan, and discovery Number 4. Tales of South Africa

Now and then we would pass a string of transport waggons, or a traveller on horseback, and in the middle of the day we outspanned at a farm of the rougher kind. A Veldt Vendetta

You trek or outspan at your own sweet will, undeterred by any misgivings as to goods being delayed an inordinate time in delivery and the potential loss of future commissions in consequence. A Frontier Mystery

We shall haf Zeederberg’s coaches outspanning here again before de month is out,” he declared, as he bade them a hearty good-bye. In the Whirl of the Rising

“And now I will drive my waggons hence and outspan them outside the kraal.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

All that day and all the next we toiled on, only outspanning once or twice during the daytime, and at night, by water, to rest and refresh the oxen for a few hours. Tales of South Africa

But Ben Halse outspanned his pair and hitched them on, and by this aid, and much shouting and flogging, the whole outfit emerged, panting and dripping on the opposite bank. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion

Soon the cracking of whips and an increased buzz of voices without announced the arrival of the waggons, and we all went out to the place of outspan. A Frontier Mystery

The said Frank, having shouted ineffectually for one of the boys, presumably away on some other business, was helping Jan to outspan. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion

“I don’t know quite what to think, Ridgeley,” said Dawes, as they rode on a little ahead, about an hour before the evening outspan. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Northward we trekked steadily through wild desolate country for the best part of one day, and outspanned by a desert pool for the night. Tales of South Africa

Before leaving the outspan, Hans wrote a few words on a paper, which he inserted in a split stick, planting this stick in the ground, so that it pointed at the sun. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer

We inspanned before daylight, intending to make a long trek, and that evening to cross the Blood River and outspan for the night on the other side. A Frontier Mystery

He could hear the trap draw up at Gideon Roux’ house over the way and the sound of voices, could see a light or two, as the people were outspanning. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion

Towards sundown, the trader’s outspan became alive with the lowing of cattle and the shout and whistle of those in charge. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

We outspanned for the night, and sat down to think it over and have a pipe while supper was being got ready. Tales of South Africa

We can return to our outspan to-night, and can tell what we have done, not boastfully, but as men who have done well. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer

I will send men to show your people where to outspan.” A Frontier Mystery

I climbed up a tree near the outspan, and thought that I saw a line of bushes some distance off that showed like the presence of water. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa

Their outspan was some three or four hundred yards distant from the kraal. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

At the end of this vlei, farthest removed from the group of wagons outspanned there, is gathered at this early hour a notable display of bird life. Tales of South Africa

I knew that we outspanned about half a mile further on, and as the day was very hot, I asked my father if he would go on after a short outspan, or wait a bit. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer

We had crossed the Blood River, and after an extra long morning’s trek had outspanned on one of the small tributaries of that stream. A Frontier Mystery

We did not reach the outspanned waggons until long after dark, and were directed to them by the firing kept up at intervals by the Hottentots at the waggons. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa

One of the waggons had been loaded up in the morning and sent on to the outspan; the other was ready by sundown. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

One afternoon about this time a great wagon lumbered in to swell the already unwieldy proportions of the trek, and outspanned under a big tree. Tales of South Africa

Having outspanned, we at once set about making for the cattle a kraal of the worst description of thorn-trees. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850

Jan Boom the Xosa, spoke fair English, in case any of the natives should visit the outspan, and their speech require interpreting, and the other driver Mfutela, seemed a reliable man. A Frontier Mystery

But one party of emigrants of the labouring class—we never really learned where bound—trekked on before us, and generally outspanned within sight. The Dop Doctor

The principle of the road is always outspan on the other side of a drift—that is, the opposite side from the one you arrive at. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

The two set off together, Barend flicking his little hide whip as he walked, and chattering to his mother with keen excitement as the various camps and outspans came into view. Tales of South Africa

They were agreeably disappointed about this; for, when morning dawned, their eyes were gratified by the sight of two large covered wagons outspanned upon the plain, with several oxen and horses grazing near them. The Giraffe Hunters

The outspan was hidden again by another rise in the ground. A Frontier Mystery

The waggons were halted and outspanned before the tavern. The Dop Doctor

They remained outspanned all day on the same spot. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

The wagons stood for another two days at this outspan, while the Steyns’ oxen rested and refreshed themselves after their desperate trek across the “thirst”. Tales of South Africa

Here we outspanned and soon had our wet blankets, clothes, and other articles spread out on the veldt drying. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition

For the rest, life was pleasant enough as we moved along easily—outspanning during the heat of the day for several hours—and then trekking on until dark. A Frontier Mystery

When, after a hard day's toil, he at length outspanned, the waggon-pole still faithfully pointed to the north-west. The Dop Doctor

In fact, this outspan is almost on his farm. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Not long after, we were outspanned together on the Crocodile River, in a clear place where there was no tse-tse fly for some miles. Tales of South Africa

At last, at about one o'clock, having come up with the 11th Division, we halted and outspanned near the Guards' Brigade. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition

The last time I saw him was at the outspan before the battle began. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899

The sun was already below the horizon when they halted to “outspan.” Popular Adventure Tales

The place where the waggons were outspanned was open and grassy. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

They outspanned under a big Motjeerie tree, and there, tended by her husband and the still faithful Hottentot, Andries, and with Barend’s hand in hers, she passed from life into the unknown. Tales of South Africa

After going some miles, I was pleased to see the waggons turning off the slippery track on to the veldt and outspanning. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition

An early start was made, and at 10 a.m. a halt and outspan ordered. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland

An hour later they outspanned for the noon halt. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

Then it is sometimes a good plan to outspan for a little while to rest your oxen, because they’ll need all their strength for pulling through.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

I was unable to do so at that time; but later, on my way up-country, I outspanned at Nooitgedacht, and stayed several nights. Tales of South Africa

The whole laager could outspan under their shade, and it was a delightful, refreshing sensation to find oneself protected from the burning sun. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War

The General added that it was his intention to march again in the afternoon in their direction, to have another outspan at dusk, and then to march all night and surprise them next morning. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland

The first day's march brought them to a tiny trickle of water in the center of a drift, where they outspanned. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

About half a mile from the site of the outspan ran a spruit or watercourse, the bed of which, deep and yawning, now held but a tiny thread of water, trickling over its sandy bottom. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

One evening—I remember it well—we were outspanned in a delightful valley between low hills, through which a pleasant stream ran—a rare thing in the prevailing drought. Tales of South Africa

This done, he once more changed the wet handkerchiefs, and went out to find Jack outspanning the cattle, and talking in a loud voice to his wife. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure

Then, immediately after breakfast, the oxen were inspanned, and, pushing forward a little more rapidly than on the first day, we forded the Great Fish River shortly after noon before outspanning for the midday halt. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

They had learned the value of a big tree, and the oxen were outspanned around a spreading fig-tree of gigantic size. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

Thus chatting, they travelled on; and, at length, after the regulation four hours’ trek, by which time it was nearly midnight, Dawes gave orders to outspan. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

One day four years ago he came to our farm and outspanned. Tales of South Africa

Then, too, there was the outspanning—the unyoking the often vicious animals from the dissel-boom or wagon pole and trek chain, when he halted by water, and let them drink and feed. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure

We did not enter the village, but outspanned at a distance of about half a mile from its eastern gate. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Here's a good place for the outspanning, just at the bank. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

It’s away on the flat there at the outspan just outside the town; any one’ll tell you. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

The mules were outspanned and led to water, and we breakfasted. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900

I’ve had to drive the bullocks, and inspan and outspan all by myself.” Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure

The spot where we had outspanned for the night was the one which I usually chose as the termination of the second stage of my journey when going to Port Elizabeth. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

By midnight the sky was overcast, and when they outspanned the next morning for the early halt gusts of wind and rain were sweeping down upon them that gradually changed to a steady, settled rain. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

“Better wait till we outspan,” said Dawes, reading this. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

On the afternoon of the Dreifontein march our advance cart with the luncheon had not outspanned fifteen minutes before it was discovered that one of the horses was gone. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900

At nightfall we found ourselves nowhere near the river drift; and were ordered to outspan for the night, and next morning the escort told us they would look for the drift. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899

We stripped off his hide, and left the carcass to the vultures to dispose of, which they did with commendable promptitude, as Jan subsequently informed us when we rejoined him at the next outspan. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

At six that evening they outspanned the oxen, fed and watered them at a waterhole, and rested for three hours, during which all the party slept save Schoverling, who remained on guard. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

Sintoba and his fellows, having outspanned in compliance with the peremptory orders of their captors, were seized and unceremoniously bound. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Our first outspan was in the valley of the Zwartkops River, close to a big vlei, which was surrounded by dense, scrubby jungle. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer

For miles and miles men were quickly at work sinking holes into the ground; camp-fires were flaming; teamsters were inspanning and outspanning their oxen, and wagons were creaking. Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania

Two days later, about mid-afternoon, we outspanned close to the headwaters of the small stream, the course of which we had been following for so many days. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

The commissioner met them with great delight, and they outspanned the oxen for a three-days' rest before going on. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series

Saddling up the horse that remained and giving orders where the waggons were to outspan, Dawes cantered away into the veldt. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

The farmers had brought their families with them; some dozen or so wagons had been outspanned together, and several tents had been pitched. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer

We trekked gallantly for hours and hours, we pulled out of a swamp at the first attempt; we even essayed a dreaded ford before we outspanned. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales

This would at once arrest the attention of Jan, the Hottentot driver, upon his arrival at the spot; and seeing it, he would outspan, even if we chanced to be elsewhere when he arrived. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Well, the evening that I speak of, we outspanned under the cliffs of Erongo, and the oxen drank deep. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa

“Let’s saddle up and ride on ahead, and find a good place to outspan,” suggested Dawes. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

About noon we outspanned beside a stream and allowed the horses to have a roll. Six Months at the Cape

We outspanned and went on with the struggle soon after sunrise, putting shoulders to wheels in wild earnest. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales

I shall outspan here, so that my oxen may rest in the shade of the gorge. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Fortunately, Hendricks had outspanned at no great distance off, and had sent out some hunters, who, coming up directly afterwards, assisted us in carrying the wounded man to the camp. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand

“Do we outspan on this side or cross first?” said Gerard, as the cool murmur of water became audible. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

We “outspanned”, that is, we unyoked, and “off-saddled” here for luncheon, and found shelter from the sun under a mimosa, which was large enough to merit being styled a tree. Six Months at the Cape

We outspanned in a valley where the new green of the grass had come already. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales

Three miles farther on we outspanned for the night. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Their leader rode forward, merely observing— “You must make haste, boys, for we have a worse bit than this to cross, and cross it we must, before we outspan for the night.” Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand

One morning a party of half a dozen young Zulus, driving an ox, came up to them as they sat outspanned. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Then he helped to outspan the oxen, and I showed him and the man with the wagon where to find water. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer

We outspanned in a very green valley, I remember, and sat long over roast monkey-nuts that his driver benignantly provided. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales

Then, recovering our horses, we returned to Bella Vista, and, thoroughly worn out by the fatigue and horror of the past day, I sought rest in the outspanned wagon. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Some further distance had to be traversed before water was reached, when the travellers outspanned for their morning meal, as also to afford the oxen rest after the toils they had gone through. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand

“We had better get on and find our outspan,” said Dawes, after the momentary silence which had fallen upon the pair. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

You mean stampede the bullocks; but they’d be outspanned at night, and we could never get them inspanned and away without being beaten off.—Can’t see it, Solomon the Wise.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer

Not till we had knocked under, and outspanned once more did we struggle through. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales

Thus, by the time that we reached the frontier, ’Ngulubi was quite qualified to act as driver, while he, Jan, and Piet had also learned to look after the zebras when they were outspanned. Through Veld and Forest An African Story

Night came on, and they were compelled at length to outspan, when the poor oxen lay down overcome with fatigue. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand

This is a good spot to outspan, and—here come the waggons.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley

Then, the cattle being inspanned, the little party headed away inland, in a north-westerly direction, striking a small stream by which they outspanned, three hours later. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa

Here Anna alighted, and left the 'boy' to outspan and watch the cart. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories

On their long and tedious trip, the average time was about fifteen miles a day, when the order for outspanning would be given. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World

It did not seem possible for the old President even to outspan, for I had received information that the enemy's right wing was already threatening Petrusburg. Three Years' War

"Jan resents having to pay outspan money: he will wriggle out of it if he can," said Constance. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911

And now, to change the subject, what say you about outspanning? The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa

Finally, we halted at a tiny cottage, and the Signal Company outspanned. Adventures of a Despatch Rider

The mountains being passed after a hard day's travel they entered the little village of Ceres where they outspanned for the night. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World

On reaching the commando, I gave orders to outspan at twelve o'clock. Three Years' War

"What, outspan in this pitiless place, with not a house, or a tree, or water to be got at!" cried one of the girls. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911

All spoke of the good treatment the Boers had shown them on the journey, even when the waggon had outspanned for the night close to the Boer camp. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege

They outspanned, and we, as always, made for the inn. Adventures of a Despatch Rider

Forty days after leaving the Cape, they outspanned on the banks of the Orange river, into which Paul, without any ceremony, plunged with eagerness and enjoyed his first swim in Africa. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World

Here we outspanned for a short time, but we could not wait long, for our pursuers were following us at a great pace. Three Years' War

One might have thought Jan had never heard of outspan money, instead of its being a familiar and heating subject with him. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911

At nightfall we found ourselves nowhere near the river drift, and were ordered to outspan for the night, and next morning the escort told us they would look for the drift. The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs

When firing began, the gun being still on its waggon, all that could be done was to outspan its team of oxen. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith

One night we outspanned at a spot called the "Salt Pans." A Winter Tour in South Africa

The trek was done at a fierce pace till midnight, when an outspan was ordered; the party slept for four hours, and made Otjimbingwe just as the dawn of the 1st of May was breaking. With Botha in the Field

A small escort remained with it, the wagons were laagered, and the oxen outspanned and sent out upon the veld to graze. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans

He brings his waggon with him, and outspans on some open space within the town. The Boer in Peace and War

It has outspanned the greatest dream of the Founder—professionally. The Primrose Ring

At noon we outspanned at some water-pools, where several of these groups were also resting. With Steyn and De Wet

When we outspanned later the horses made a show of grazing for the first time for five months. With Botha in the Field

Hundreds of waggons had been outspanned on the banks on either side. On Commando

At about this time, Tom Osby drove his freight wagon down the street and outspanned at the corral of Whiteman the Jew, just across the street. Heart's Desire

So they journeyed on westward till they came to the shores of Loch Derryvaragh, and there they made a halt and the horses were outspanned. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland

I at once went back and informed De Wet, who ordered the column to halt and outspan. With Steyn and De Wet

Following Mushroom Valley, we trekked, with two brief outspans only, to Clocolan, all the time scattering De Wet's followers. With Botha in the Field

Even if there were wood to be had on an outspan place, there was always a race to procure the best poles. On Commando

We outspanned for the second time at the house of De Koker, who had been the first to advise me to visit the laager. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time

At last, about half-past four, we topped the swell of one of the numerous and interminable land billows that undulate across all plains countries here, and saw a few miles away the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires

There was nothing for it but to outspan and carry the heavy loads up the steep bank. With Steyn and De Wet

There was a long journey ahead of us, so we only remained during the time that was occupied in outspanning the tired mules and inspanning the fresh lot. Argentina from a British Point of View

Quickly the animals were outspanned, the picket ropes put down and the loose horses driven off to feed while the cattle were close herded. The Covered Wagon

At midday we outspanned to rest the horses and eat our lunch, and in the afternoon we crossed the great Marico River, where was situated a deserted and ruined hotel and store. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time

When the team is outspanned, which in the waterless country of forced marches is likely to be almost any time of the day or night, N'gombe Brown sought a little rest. African Camp Fires

We outspanned and off-saddled, turning our animals loose, as we knew they would not stray far in such a blinding storm. With Steyn and De Wet

At five we outspanned, with orders to trek again at the uncomfortable hour of 1 A.M. In the Ranks of the C.I.V.

We then jogged along again at a very good pace to another wayside public, where we outspanned again and ate, and were again questioned, and again made much of. Letters from the Cape

No questions as to being at home, disengaged, or follies of that sort, were asked; the horses were solemnly outspanned and allowed to roam; the family party had come to spend the day. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time

At about ten o'clock we came to the foot of the Mau Escarpment, and also to the unexpected sight of the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires

At the Last Water we outspanned for the night and most of the succeeding day. Stories from Everybody's Magazine

They nearly always had a British force close on their heels, and no sooner had they outspanned for a rest than it would be "Inspan—trek." In the Ranks of the C.I.V.

At our outspan at noon yesterday he came to me and offered me my liberty if I would help him. Prester John

Such being the case we decided to outspan and lunch. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis

Our transport rider's object in starting this night was to reach the Kedong River, and there to outspan until our arrival next day. African Camp Fires

Captains Elliot and Lambart begged to be allowed to outspan till the next morning, but were told that they must cross, which they accordingly attempted to do. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal

I then went to meet my wagons, which I heard coming on, and, ordering the men to outspan, I took all my dogs to the spoor. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians

We got to Umvelos' after midday, and outspanned for our three weeks' work. Prester John

"Yes," answered Richard, "I remember, but that outspan is thirty miles away, so I must be getting on, or they will come back to hunt for me." The Ghost Kings

After five or six miles we overtook the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires

About two o'clock, however, just as they had started after a short outspan, a little incident occurred. Jess

I took a lucky course for the wagons, and came right upon them, after they had outspanned on the bank of the Vet River. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians

Oxen travel slow, and we outspanned that night half a day's march short of Umvelos'. Prester John

They had outspanned upon a rising hillock at the foot of which this little river wound away like a silver snake till it joined the great Tugela. The Ghost Kings

But, young lady, tell me, can we outspan here? She and Allan

They had forty odd miles to cover, but the guides, or rather the guard, would only consent to their outspanning once, which they did on the open veldt a little before sunset. Jess

Having outspanned, we at once set about making for the cattle a kraal of the worst description of thorn trees. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians

Here we outspanned; it was a splendid place. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated,

So we trekked with the moon, Gaasha guiding us, and did not outspan till dawn. Swallow: a tale of the great trek

Going to the spring near which we were outspanned, I took off my shirt to have a good wash, still chuckling at the memory of all the hocus-pocus of my old friend, the Opener-of-Roads. She and Allan

After this nothing further occurred till, by the orders of their escort, they outspanned, an hour or so before sunset, at a spot in the veldt where a faint track forked from the Standerton road. Jess

Shortly after this I found myself on the banks of the stream, beside which my wagons were outspanned. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians

We had to fill a canvas bucket with a pint pot to water our horses, and we outspanned for the remainder of the day at this exceedingly welcome spot. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated,

But this grave pother that's just now agog May reach such radius in its consequence As to outspan our lives! The Dynasts

There before them stretched the camp of the Boers, the men sleeping, the horses grazing, the guns parked, and the wagons outspanned. The Great Boer War

Some are in the waggon-house, missie, some are on sentry, and the rest are down by the waggon they brought with them and outspanned behind the gums there. Jess

Meyer looked at the oxen which had been outspanned: nine were wandering about picking up what food they could, but the five which were supposed to have been bitten by tetsefly had lain down. Benita, an African romance

Here we outspanned for an hour and had some dinner, much to the satisfaction of our now, only two attendants; we had come about six miles. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated,

I remember that I outspanned on the spot where Kimberley now stands, and had to press on again in a hurry because there was no water. Allan's Wife

Oh, yes; he outspanned alongside of me for a fortnight to rest his oxen before going on to the interior. King Solomon's Mines

As it chanced I reached the town about eleven o'clock on this very morning of the 12th of April and, trekking to the Church Square, proceeded to outspan there, as was usual in the Seventies. Finished

As there was no spoor upon it, they followed this track backwards, expecting to find the waggon outspanned, but although they rode for mile upon mile, no waggon could they see. Benita, an African romance

They were hobbled out in the excellent herbage, which was better here than where we first outspanned them. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated,

Over a month had gone by since the night of the ambush when at last we outspanned quite close to Umbezi's, in that bush where first I had met the Amangwane free-spears. Child of Storm

When at length we reached the outspan I asked the Hottentot, Klaus, who was assisting me to drive the team, where his master was, for I could not see him anywhere. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain

On the first occasion of our outspanning here I had the curiosity to mount this slope, reflecting as I did so that although rough it would be quite practicable for a wagon. Finished

So things went on for a long time, for meanwhile the oxen were outspanned, until, indeed, more Matabele arrived, who led off the white man, apparently against his will, towards their camp, where he disappeared. Benita, an African romance

We outspanned here for an hour, as I found riding very severe toil after my late kicking. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated,

Then I invited Maputa, to whom I also offered some trifle which delighted him very much, to ride with me on the wagon-box till we came to the selected outspan. Child of Storm

Doubtless by now Pereira had passed me and reached the outspan. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain

This, then, we did, outspanning that evening by the hot but beautiful river which was still haunted by a few hippopotamus and many crocodiles, one of which we shot before turning in. Finished

The waggon cannot make it to-night with these two sick oxen, but after the midday outspan we will ride on, and be there by sundown. Benita, an African romance

One Sunday we outspanned on the banks of a swollen river to wait for its going down. The Story of an African Farm, a novel

This was about half a mile from my place of outspan, for as soon as I was sufficiently recovered I had begun to sleep in my wagon, leaving the big hut to the "Worn-out-Old-Cow." Child of Storm

Here an outspan place was assigned to us near to the house, or rather the huts, of a certain missionary of the name of Owen, who with great courage had ventured into this country. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain

The bearer will overtake us with your answer at our first outspan. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain

Let the oxen of the white men be outspanned, their horses fed, their waggon unloaded, that we may count the guns. Benita, an African romance

Before dinner he had ridden out of the town to where on a rise a number of transport-wagons were outspanned. The Story of an African Farm, a novel

By now we were walking side by side, for the train of wagons had gone ahead to the old outspan. Child of Storm

Some of them rode straight away, while some went to wagons which they had outspanned at a distance, and trekked off to their separate homes. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain

We always travelled all night, and used to outspan for five or six hours in the heat of the day to rest. The Story of an African Farm, a novel

They had outspanned amongst ruins, most of them circular in shape, and Benita, studying them in the bright moonlight, guessed that once these had been houses. Benita, an African romance

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例句	outspan I know this because we are finger to finger at the keyboard of a Steinway grand piano in a glitzy central London hotel lobby, and he easily outspans my meaty paws. When Jay Rayner met Jeff Goldblum 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z The oxen were outspanned, and turned out to graze on the veldt, care being taken to prevent their straying. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z She likes me to look round for a chat if I am ever in Marico, and so, for old acquaintance sake, I usually outspan for a day if I am anywhere near Water Kloof. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z The horses were outspanned, and left to graze, while the coloured driver flung himself face downwards in the full rays of the sun to sleep for a couple of hours before making the return journey. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z He scarcely noticed the bee-hive-shaped huts, for his eager eyes were fixed upon a couple of large bullock-waggons outspanned on the banks of the river. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z He would like to outspan and stay where he was—the river was too full, and the next drift would be worse still. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z The waggons had stopped for the night, the oxen were outspanned, and the native servants were engaged in knee-haltering their masters’ horses, which were then turned into the veldt to graze. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z That happened four and thirty years ago, in 1857, in the Marico country, within less than sixty miles of this very outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z In all these weeks I haven’t seen a soul besides yourselves, except for a party of prospectors who outspanned one night.” Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z At last, with a whoop and a yell and a groan, it was hoisted out of its oozy prison and drawn onto the veldt, when the oxen were outspanned and breakfast was eaten. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z Key and I set out together at a brisk pace, well knowing how poor was our chance of catching up to the waggons again before the midnight outspan. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z He returned in a few minutes, and ordered the cattle to be outspanned and carefully secured inside a small thicket which lay close at hand. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z On waking up next morning, after a hard and distressing trek from the nearest water in this thirsty country—Lopepe—I was surprised to see another waggon outspanned almost alongside. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z They lent a hand, and when the team was outspanned and haltered to the disselboom inside a hastily improvised laager, they repaired to the house, carrying provisions with them. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z As we neared Queenstown we found ourselves getting anxious about their welfare, trekking slowly, and making frequent and long outspans. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z Heron had decided to outspan where they were, under a big Dingaan apricot-tree, and the ladies were busy making plans for the disposal of cushions, wraps, and rugs to fend off the coming rain. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z This contretemps caused a delay of several hours, and instead of outspanning on the bank of the Mooi river, as they had intended, they were obliged to stop some miles short of it. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z After some little trouble about the camp, where the trail was much mingled with others, he presently got the spoor away into the bush, to the west of the outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z I began to think rather wistfully of the little tin hotel or thatched store I knew must be near, where we would outspan for the night. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z We soon had the good things we had brought with us transferred from the cart to a grassy knoll, and our charioteer outspanning and knee-haltering the horses, let them wander away and graze. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z On November 10, 1883, we crossed Little Sunday’s River and outspanned at the foot of Knight’s Cutting. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z When a few miles had been accomplished, the oxen were outspanned, and allowed to graze, while the men took their mid-day meal, and afterwards smoked their pipes, under the shelter of some fragrant shrubs. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Near him, in the shade of the spreading acacia tree by which the waggon was outspanned, crawled on a couple of blankets little Jan, his two year old child. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z A hundred grass ticks having at various times of outspan made convenient entry through open-work brown silk stockings, chewed at my ankles causing exquisite irritation not to be assuaged by a violent application of finger-nails. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z When the boys would outspan and get things in readiness for meals, our hunger from the open-air life would be so great that we could scarcely wait while they made the fire for coffee. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z This very day last year I was outspanned on this spot, as we are now. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z In the evening we outspanned on the farm of Petrus Schoeman and halted for the night, expecting to hear from General de Wet every moment. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Sitting under the great acacia tree, where the Marstons had outspanned, they enjoyed together a right merry New Year’s dinner. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z About sundown, just before we were ready to start, some other waggons passed, and Ted, knowing the owner, went on with him intending to rejoin us at the next outspan. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z They outspanned and inspanned three times before the wagon stirred, and a hole had been dug big enough to bury us all in before the wheels were released. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z It was just like him to remember these things, for in our routine there was as a rule no eating during the night outspan. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z A delay occurred at a ford, and it was half-past three in the morning before we arrived at the outspan, which the foremost waggons had reached at twelve o'clock. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I first saw him, outspanned at breakfast, near Palla Camp on the Crocodile River, with a number of other men, going into Mashonaland upon the same errand as himself. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z We had outspanned in a flat covered with close grass about two feet high and shady flat-topped thorn trees. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At the end of three hours the oxen were outspanned to graze and the boys prepared our midday meal. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z We crossed the Lundi, and somewhere beyond where one of their worst nights was passed we outspanned in peace and security, and gossiped over the ruins of ancient temples and the graves of modern pioneers. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z A little after sunrise we outspanned and rested for a short time. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z A quarter of a mile away she had some thought of turning from the road to avoid the outspan and its risks, but it was too late. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z The hens usually laid their eggs in the coop because it was their home, but sometimes they would make nests in the bush at the outspan places. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Being on my way to Brother Sarel’s I thought I would outspan here and get some medicine.” A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z “We can either stop there, or drive on a little farther and outspan in the veldt, whichever you prefer.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z We were outspanned, and quite at our ease, when a report came that the enemy was advancing from Wit Kop. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z He could inspan and outspan oxen, and was already master of other useful veldt wrinkles, which usually take some time to acquire. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z As they grew older and were able to crawl about they were taken off the waggons when we outspanned and put on the ground. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At each outspan Jacomina exercised all her faculties to shine as a cook. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z “Oh, do let us outspan in the veldt,” answered Lilian, gleefully. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z He said this was the place to outspan. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z And so, very reluctantly on my part, we made our way back to the waggons, which had been standing for weeks outspanned on the southern bank of the river, in charge of our men. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z At the outspan they stood about exhausted and panting, with rings and lines of brown marking where the moisture from nostrils, eyes and mouths had caught the dust and turned it into mud. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z The course was interrupted by amatory interludes whenever the wayside boskage was propitious, so it was not before the outspanning took place that the wagons were reached. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z Of course it will—or rather two picnics, for we shall have to outspan again. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Then they covered the bodies with bushes, and picking up their course, returned to the outspan, which they reached at noon. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z These four being therefore ready, having already brought in and kraaled the goats for the night, they assisted the Englishman to outspan his oxen and unload the waggons. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z There, on a flat-topped terrace-like spur where the last outspan was, we took breath, halved our loads, double-spanned, and pulled ourselves together for the last big climb. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z When outspanned for breakfast they saw a lot of cattle and some horses being driven towards them. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z And I think we’ll put the hood up, for there’s no shade between this and the next outspan.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z They may have circled round, struck the road below the old ‘outspan,’ and returned towards Pretoria.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Between the kraal and the river, amid a thin grove of spreading giraffe-acacia trees, set upon a little islet of rising ground, lies the outspan where travellers bound to and from Ngami usually halt. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Charlie dropped his whip quietly and outspanned the ox and its mate, saying to me as I gave him a hand: “When I strike a rotter, I chuck him out before he spoils the others!” Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Gertrude and Helena accompanied their friend as far as the first outspan place, where a farewell libation of coffee was poured out from tin pannikins. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z Lilian, however, forgot her fatigue, as after the next outspan they wended up the rugged, but picturesque bush-road, in the golden light of the waning afternoon. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Before dusk they outspanned on a grassy knoll, and set to work at once with axes to build a fence round. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z At nightfall, more dead than alive, we outspanned beneath the loom of a gigantic mountain range, whose recesses we were to pierce on the following morning. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z I found Mungo a long way on, brought to a standstill by the slipping of his load; and we caught up to the waggons at the next outspan. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At every outspan place could be seen the remains of the fires lit by the fugitive. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z In every direction waggons were outspanned, standing in rows of six or seven, or in twos and threes, according to the number owned by or in charge of any one man, but everywhere waggons. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Just before sundown he came to a wagon outspanned, the owner of which had just slaughtered a goat. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Here we outspanned for a final rest before completing our work, if to complete it were possible. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z At the outspan or on the road or footpath he shouldered them aside as one walks through standing corn, not aggressively but with the superb indifference of right and habit unquestioned. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z But the moment came when the unhappy cattle were unable to advance with the wagon another step, so had to be outspanned. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z They did so; and a great shout went up from the outspan, echoing far along the sides of the darkening hills, where the lowering rain-clouds rested in an unbroken pall. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Here the teams were “outspanned” and turned out to graze. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Klaas had told me previously of a most wonderful pool of water that lay on the crown of a mountain where we should outspan finally before entering upon the portals of the diamond valley. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z It was not, as a rule, at the outspan, where many hands were available, that Snowball gave trouble, but out hunting when I was alone or with only one companion. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At the top of the saddle the oxen were outspanned and driven to the spring to take their last drink before entering the region of thirst. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z We were caught in a snowstorm, and had to outspan. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z The wagons were outspanned in an open space about three hundred yards away, and thither the Reverend Josiah hastened with a hearty welcome. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Many are the stories told at the outspan fires of the South African transport riders—some weird, some romantic, some of native wars, some of fierce encounters with the wild beasts of the land. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z And all this time he was outspanned and free to go; but would not stir. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z We outspanned after a trek of about three hours. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Well, we outspanned, and tied the oxen to the yokes. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z They reached a place called “Inkruip,” and here it was decided to outspan and rest the team. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z One night, after a day’s journey through the bush-veldt, we lay at a farmhouse, near which was a public outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z At the first outspan from Barberton next day I saw him carving his mark on the handle, unabashed, under my very nose. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Andries was to lie in ambush at a certain knoll, while the wagon went on to Kanxas,—there to be outspanned. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The right of outspan, usual bone of contention in Dutch neighbourhoods. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z After he had taken his departure for his wagon, which was outspanned on the other side of the kopjes, Oom Schulpad produced his violin and struck up a lively polka. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z That evening we outspanned in a howling wilderness of loose and scorching sand, upon which scarcely a bush or shrub found subsistence. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z On the way to Lydenburg, not many treks from Paradise Camp, we were outspanned for the day. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At about ten o’clock we once more outspanned. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Thereafter came the outspanning, with the identical accompaniments of the inspanning. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z Max went into the shop; Nathan followed him after outspanning the horses. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z He halted the team and outspanned the dogs so they would be unhampered by the sledge in case of attack. Polaris of the Snows 2011-03-02T03:00:28.900Z It was a long job skinning, cutting up, and packing the wildebeeste, and when we reached the outspan the waggons had already started and we had a long tramp before us to catch them. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z We outspanned for an hour at midnight and made coffee. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z At night we outspanned on the Quagga Flats, not so beautifully picturesque as the spots we had hitherto selected, but still pretty well wooded and watered. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z He went to where his tired horses were still standing in the harness, outspanned them, and after tying the front legs of each together with a reim, turned them out to graze. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z They then proceeded to the outspan, and gave orders for the preparation of their repast, while they bathed in the stream, yet warm from the effects of the sun. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z There, where afterwards Cassidy did his work, we outspanned one day when the heat became so great that it was no longer possible to go on. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Confident it would soon be at its normal level, they did not think of outspanning. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z They had outspanned by the last spring, which gurgled out among the roots of the mokhala-trees upon the very edge of the desert. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z Just before descending the hill from where his cart stood outspanned he had heard laughter and the shrill voices of children at play. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z And look, the mules outspanned were plenty good, So was the stolen gun. Provocations After seeing the cattle outspanned and attended to, the boys wandered away among the troops, as they were to start at daybreak, and it was long past dark before all were over. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Down by the outspan quite a number of waggons had formed a laager, but from this came no challenge as he passed it near by. Harley Greenoak's Charge They outspanned in a little meadow, directly by the edge of the water, and made a fire out of the stems of the willows that grew near. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z His team was in a miserable condition; the poor horses just staggered away for a few yards when outspanned and then sank exhausted on the ground. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Two mules strayed fettered by the reim, outspanned, A cart unhitched, stuck in the khaki sand. Provocations The waggon stood outspanned in the tall grass, which, waist high, was about as pleasant to stand in as the drift of a river. The Induna's Wife Now I’m going to take refuge in helping to outspan. Harley Greenoak's Charge After treking some miles across the plains, they outspanned by a vley, and formed their camp. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z When she reached the dunes she found that the horses could take the cart no farther, so she outspanned the team and tied the legs of each animal together to prevent it from straying. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z The hour was propitious—the still, deliciously lazy time of the mid-day outspan. The King's Assegai A Matabili Story The three adventurers rode forth into the broad moonlight, and were soon at the outspan, where their wagon stood ready. Tales of South Africa The while they had been outspanning, and now, handing over the horses to a native stable-boy, they entered. Harley Greenoak's Charge So, choosing a pretty grove of willow-leafed “olean-wood” trees, that stood near the bank of the river, they outspanned under their shade. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z A few spaces from the spot where we outspanned we came to a series of “old workings” which ran along the crest of the ridge for about 2000 feet. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal I will halt them here, give you an hour’s advance, and then move straight forward for the Limpopo, where we will outspan. The Ruined Cities of Zululand We trekked again all next day, and halted for the night some three miles short of ‘the skeleton outspan,’ as we called it. Tales of South Africa When he did so reach it he became alive to the fact that a Cape cart, outspanned, with its harness hung over the splashboard, stood before the door. Harley Greenoak's Charge They halted the wagons to await the result of the chase; though the oxen were not to be outspanned, unless it should prove successful. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z The trap had been outspanned, and the horses turned loose into the veldt. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Passing Quissanga and Goanha, the little caravan kept steadily on to the northward, making short marches daily, until a period of three weeks had elapsed since they had outspanned from the banks of the Limpopo. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Just beyond where the Steyns had outspanned was the wagon of another traveller. Tales of South Africa Shall we outspan and make a night of it on the veldt? A Veldt Vendetta It was near sunset when they had finished “outspanning,” having formed their camp in the centre of the mokhala grove, and not far from the spring. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z Assuredly nothing could look more peaceful than the aspect of things as they pulled up at the mixture of store and wayside inn where they were to outspan after the first stage. In the Whirl of the Rising Other waggons stood outspanned along the flat, but mostly deserted, for their owners preferred the more genial atmosphere of the hotel bar, and the native servants in charge had all foregathered at one fire. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Puff-adder Brown has an extra light wagon outspanned with fourteen good oxen at Jackal’s Pan. Tales of South Africa Give him a cool chair on the stoep, and a ditto drink, while I go and see to the outspanning, and to things in general. A Veldt Vendetta It was a curious little place where they had outspanned. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z We shall probably have to outspan in the veldt. In the Whirl of the Rising But it was the time of the evening outspan that these two would enjoy most heartily. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley This we followed briskly until four o’clock p.m., when we came upon an old outspan, and discovery Number 4. Tales of South Africa Now and then we would pass a string of transport waggons, or a traveller on horseback, and in the middle of the day we outspanned at a farm of the rougher kind. A Veldt Vendetta You trek or outspan at your own sweet will, undeterred by any misgivings as to goods being delayed an inordinate time in delivery and the potential loss of future commissions in consequence. A Frontier Mystery We shall haf Zeederberg’s coaches outspanning here again before de month is out,” he declared, as he bade them a hearty good-bye. In the Whirl of the Rising “And now I will drive my waggons hence and outspan them outside the kraal.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley All that day and all the next we toiled on, only outspanning once or twice during the daytime, and at night, by water, to rest and refresh the oxen for a few hours. Tales of South Africa But Ben Halse outspanned his pair and hitched them on, and by this aid, and much shouting and flogging, the whole outfit emerged, panting and dripping on the opposite bank. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Soon the cracking of whips and an increased buzz of voices without announced the arrival of the waggons, and we all went out to the place of outspan. A Frontier Mystery The said Frank, having shouted ineffectually for one of the boys, presumably away on some other business, was helping Jan to outspan. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion “I don’t know quite what to think, Ridgeley,” said Dawes, as they rode on a little ahead, about an hour before the evening outspan. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Northward we trekked steadily through wild desolate country for the best part of one day, and outspanned by a desert pool for the night. Tales of South Africa Before leaving the outspan, Hans wrote a few words on a paper, which he inserted in a split stick, planting this stick in the ground, so that it pointed at the sun. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer We inspanned before daylight, intending to make a long trek, and that evening to cross the Blood River and outspan for the night on the other side. A Frontier Mystery He could hear the trap draw up at Gideon Roux’ house over the way and the sound of voices, could see a light or two, as the people were outspanning. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion Towards sundown, the trader’s outspan became alive with the lowing of cattle and the shout and whistle of those in charge. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley We outspanned for the night, and sat down to think it over and have a pipe while supper was being got ready. Tales of South Africa We can return to our outspan to-night, and can tell what we have done, not boastfully, but as men who have done well. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer I will send men to show your people where to outspan.” A Frontier Mystery I climbed up a tree near the outspan, and thought that I saw a line of bushes some distance off that showed like the presence of water. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Their outspan was some three or four hundred yards distant from the kraal. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley At the end of this vlei, farthest removed from the group of wagons outspanned there, is gathered at this early hour a notable display of bird life. Tales of South Africa I knew that we outspanned about half a mile further on, and as the day was very hot, I asked my father if he would go on after a short outspan, or wait a bit. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer We had crossed the Blood River, and after an extra long morning’s trek had outspanned on one of the small tributaries of that stream. A Frontier Mystery We did not reach the outspanned waggons until long after dark, and were directed to them by the firing kept up at intervals by the Hottentots at the waggons. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa One of the waggons had been loaded up in the morning and sent on to the outspan; the other was ready by sundown. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley One afternoon about this time a great wagon lumbered in to swell the already unwieldy proportions of the trek, and outspanned under a big tree. Tales of South Africa Having outspanned, we at once set about making for the cattle a kraal of the worst description of thorn-trees. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 Jan Boom the Xosa, spoke fair English, in case any of the natives should visit the outspan, and their speech require interpreting, and the other driver Mfutela, seemed a reliable man. A Frontier Mystery But one party of emigrants of the labouring class—we never really learned where bound—trekked on before us, and generally outspanned within sight. The Dop Doctor The principle of the road is always outspan on the other side of a drift—that is, the opposite side from the one you arrive at. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The two set off together, Barend flicking his little hide whip as he walked, and chattering to his mother with keen excitement as the various camps and outspans came into view. Tales of South Africa They were agreeably disappointed about this; for, when morning dawned, their eyes were gratified by the sight of two large covered wagons outspanned upon the plain, with several oxen and horses grazing near them. The Giraffe Hunters The outspan was hidden again by another rise in the ground. A Frontier Mystery The waggons were halted and outspanned before the tavern. The Dop Doctor They remained outspanned all day on the same spot. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The wagons stood for another two days at this outspan, while the Steyns’ oxen rested and refreshed themselves after their desperate trek across the “thirst”. Tales of South Africa Here we outspanned and soon had our wet blankets, clothes, and other articles spread out on the veldt drying. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition For the rest, life was pleasant enough as we moved along easily—outspanning during the heat of the day for several hours—and then trekking on until dark. A Frontier Mystery When, after a hard day's toil, he at length outspanned, the waggon-pole still faithfully pointed to the north-west. The Dop Doctor In fact, this outspan is almost on his farm. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Not long after, we were outspanned together on the Crocodile River, in a clear place where there was no tse-tse fly for some miles. Tales of South Africa At last, at about one o'clock, having come up with the 11th Division, we halted and outspanned near the Guards' Brigade. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition The last time I saw him was at the outspan before the battle began. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The sun was already below the horizon when they halted to “outspan.” Popular Adventure Tales The place where the waggons were outspanned was open and grassy. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley They outspanned under a big Motjeerie tree, and there, tended by her husband and the still faithful Hottentot, Andries, and with Barend’s hand in hers, she passed from life into the unknown. Tales of South Africa After going some miles, I was pleased to see the waggons turning off the slippery track on to the veldt and outspanning. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition An early start was made, and at 10 a.m. a halt and outspan ordered. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland An hour later they outspanned for the noon halt. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Then it is sometimes a good plan to outspan for a little while to rest your oxen, because they’ll need all their strength for pulling through.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley I was unable to do so at that time; but later, on my way up-country, I outspanned at Nooitgedacht, and stayed several nights. Tales of South Africa The whole laager could outspan under their shade, and it was a delightful, refreshing sensation to find oneself protected from the burning sun. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The General added that it was his intention to march again in the afternoon in their direction, to have another outspan at dusk, and then to march all night and surprise them next morning. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland The first day's march brought them to a tiny trickle of water in the center of a drift, where they outspanned. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series About half a mile from the site of the outspan ran a spruit or watercourse, the bed of which, deep and yawning, now held but a tiny thread of water, trickling over its sandy bottom. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley One evening—I remember it well—we were outspanned in a delightful valley between low hills, through which a pleasant stream ran—a rare thing in the prevailing drought. Tales of South Africa This done, he once more changed the wet handkerchiefs, and went out to find Jack outspanning the cattle, and talking in a loud voice to his wife. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure Then, immediately after breakfast, the oxen were inspanned, and, pushing forward a little more rapidly than on the first day, we forded the Great Fish River shortly after noon before outspanning for the midday halt. Through Veld and Forest An African Story They had learned the value of a big tree, and the oxen were outspanned around a spreading fig-tree of gigantic size. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Thus chatting, they travelled on; and, at length, after the regulation four hours’ trek, by which time it was nearly midnight, Dawes gave orders to outspan. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley One day four years ago he came to our farm and outspanned. Tales of South Africa Then, too, there was the outspanning—the unyoking the often vicious animals from the dissel-boom or wagon pole and trek chain, when he halted by water, and let them drink and feed. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure We did not enter the village, but outspanned at a distance of about half a mile from its eastern gate. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Here's a good place for the outspanning, just at the bank. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series It’s away on the flat there at the outspan just outside the town; any one’ll tell you. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The mules were outspanned and led to water, and we breakfasted. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 I’ve had to drive the bullocks, and inspan and outspan all by myself.” Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure The spot where we had outspanned for the night was the one which I usually chose as the termination of the second stage of my journey when going to Port Elizabeth. Through Veld and Forest An African Story By midnight the sky was overcast, and when they outspanned the next morning for the early halt gusts of wind and rain were sweeping down upon them that gradually changed to a steady, settled rain. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series “Better wait till we outspan,” said Dawes, reading this. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley On the afternoon of the Dreifontein march our advance cart with the luncheon had not outspanned fifteen minutes before it was discovered that one of the horses was gone. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 At nightfall we found ourselves nowhere near the river drift; and were ordered to outspan for the night, and next morning the escort told us they would look for the drift. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 We stripped off his hide, and left the carcass to the vultures to dispose of, which they did with commendable promptitude, as Jan subsequently informed us when we rejoined him at the next outspan. Through Veld and Forest An African Story At six that evening they outspanned the oxen, fed and watered them at a waterhole, and rested for three hours, during which all the party slept save Schoverling, who remained on guard. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Sintoba and his fellows, having outspanned in compliance with the peremptory orders of their captors, were seized and unceremoniously bound. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Our first outspan was in the valley of the Zwartkops River, close to a big vlei, which was surrounded by dense, scrubby jungle. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer For miles and miles men were quickly at work sinking holes into the ground; camp-fires were flaming; teamsters were inspanning and outspanning their oxen, and wagons were creaking. Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania Two days later, about mid-afternoon, we outspanned close to the headwaters of the small stream, the course of which we had been following for so many days. Through Veld and Forest An African Story The commissioner met them with great delight, and they outspanned the oxen for a three-days' rest before going on. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Saddling up the horse that remained and giving orders where the waggons were to outspan, Dawes cantered away into the veldt. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The farmers had brought their families with them; some dozen or so wagons had been outspanned together, and several tents had been pitched. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer We trekked gallantly for hours and hours, we pulled out of a swamp at the first attempt; we even essayed a dreaded ford before we outspanned. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales This would at once arrest the attention of Jan, the Hottentot driver, upon his arrival at the spot; and seeing it, he would outspan, even if we chanced to be elsewhere when he arrived. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Well, the evening that I speak of, we outspanned under the cliffs of Erongo, and the oxen drank deep. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa “Let’s saddle up and ride on ahead, and find a good place to outspan,” suggested Dawes. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley About noon we outspanned beside a stream and allowed the horses to have a roll. Six Months at the Cape We outspanned and went on with the struggle soon after sunrise, putting shoulders to wheels in wild earnest. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales I shall outspan here, so that my oxen may rest in the shade of the gorge. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Fortunately, Hendricks had outspanned at no great distance off, and had sent out some hunters, who, coming up directly afterwards, assisted us in carrying the wounded man to the camp. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand “Do we outspan on this side or cross first?” said Gerard, as the cool murmur of water became audible. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley We “outspanned”, that is, we unyoked, and “off-saddled” here for luncheon, and found shelter from the sun under a mimosa, which was large enough to merit being styled a tree. Six Months at the Cape We outspanned in a valley where the new green of the grass had come already. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Three miles farther on we outspanned for the night. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Their leader rode forward, merely observing— “You must make haste, boys, for we have a worse bit than this to cross, and cross it we must, before we outspan for the night.” Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand One morning a party of half a dozen young Zulus, driving an ox, came up to them as they sat outspanned. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then he helped to outspan the oxen, and I showed him and the man with the wagon where to find water. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer We outspanned in a very green valley, I remember, and sat long over roast monkey-nuts that his driver benignantly provided. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Then, recovering our horses, we returned to Bella Vista, and, thoroughly worn out by the fatigue and horror of the past day, I sought rest in the outspanned wagon. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Some further distance had to be traversed before water was reached, when the travellers outspanned for their morning meal, as also to afford the oxen rest after the toils they had gone through. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand “We had better get on and find our outspan,” said Dawes, after the momentary silence which had fallen upon the pair. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley You mean stampede the bullocks; but they’d be outspanned at night, and we could never get them inspanned and away without being beaten off.—Can’t see it, Solomon the Wise.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer Not till we had knocked under, and outspanned once more did we struggle through. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Thus, by the time that we reached the frontier, ’Ngulubi was quite qualified to act as driver, while he, Jan, and Piet had also learned to look after the zebras when they were outspanned. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Night came on, and they were compelled at length to outspan, when the poor oxen lay down overcome with fatigue. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand This is a good spot to outspan, and—here come the waggons.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then, the cattle being inspanned, the little party headed away inland, in a north-westerly direction, striking a small stream by which they outspanned, three hours later. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Here Anna alighted, and left the 'boy' to outspan and watch the cart. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories On their long and tedious trip, the average time was about fifteen miles a day, when the order for outspanning would be given. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World It did not seem possible for the old President even to outspan, for I had received information that the enemy's right wing was already threatening Petrusburg. Three Years' War "Jan resents having to pay outspan money: he will wriggle out of it if he can," said Constance. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 And now, to change the subject, what say you about outspanning? The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Finally, we halted at a tiny cottage, and the Signal Company outspanned. Adventures of a Despatch Rider The mountains being passed after a hard day's travel they entered the little village of Ceres where they outspanned for the night. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World On reaching the commando, I gave orders to outspan at twelve o'clock. Three Years' War "What, outspan in this pitiless place, with not a house, or a tree, or water to be got at!" cried one of the girls. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 All spoke of the good treatment the Boers had shown them on the journey, even when the waggon had outspanned for the night close to the Boer camp. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege They outspanned, and we, as always, made for the inn. Adventures of a Despatch Rider Forty days after leaving the Cape, they outspanned on the banks of the Orange river, into which Paul, without any ceremony, plunged with eagerness and enjoyed his first swim in Africa. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World Here we outspanned for a short time, but we could not wait long, for our pursuers were following us at a great pace. Three Years' War One might have thought Jan had never heard of outspan money, instead of its being a familiar and heating subject with him. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 At nightfall we found ourselves nowhere near the river drift, and were ordered to outspan for the night, and next morning the escort told us they would look for the drift. The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs When firing began, the gun being still on its waggon, all that could be done was to outspan its team of oxen. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith One night we outspanned at a spot called the "Salt Pans." A Winter Tour in South Africa The trek was done at a fierce pace till midnight, when an outspan was ordered; the party slept for four hours, and made Otjimbingwe just as the dawn of the 1st of May was breaking. With Botha in the Field A small escort remained with it, the wagons were laagered, and the oxen outspanned and sent out upon the veld to graze. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans He brings his waggon with him, and outspans on some open space within the town. The Boer in Peace and War It has outspanned the greatest dream of the Founder—professionally. The Primrose Ring At noon we outspanned at some water-pools, where several of these groups were also resting. With Steyn and De Wet When we outspanned later the horses made a show of grazing for the first time for five months. With Botha in the Field Hundreds of waggons had been outspanned on the banks on either side. On Commando At about this time, Tom Osby drove his freight wagon down the street and outspanned at the corral of Whiteman the Jew, just across the street. Heart's Desire So they journeyed on westward till they came to the shores of Loch Derryvaragh, and there they made a halt and the horses were outspanned. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland I at once went back and informed De Wet, who ordered the column to halt and outspan. With Steyn and De Wet Following Mushroom Valley, we trekked, with two brief outspans only, to Clocolan, all the time scattering De Wet's followers. With Botha in the Field Even if there were wood to be had on an outspan place, there was always a race to procure the best poles. On Commando We outspanned for the second time at the house of De Koker, who had been the first to advise me to visit the laager. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time At last, about half-past four, we topped the swell of one of the numerous and interminable land billows that undulate across all plains countries here, and saw a few miles away the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires There was nothing for it but to outspan and carry the heavy loads up the steep bank. With Steyn and De Wet There was a long journey ahead of us, so we only remained during the time that was occupied in outspanning the tired mules and inspanning the fresh lot. Argentina from a British Point of View Quickly the animals were outspanned, the picket ropes put down and the loose horses driven off to feed while the cattle were close herded. The Covered Wagon At midday we outspanned to rest the horses and eat our lunch, and in the afternoon we crossed the great Marico River, where was situated a deserted and ruined hotel and store. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time When the team is outspanned, which in the waterless country of forced marches is likely to be almost any time of the day or night, N'gombe Brown sought a little rest. African Camp Fires We outspanned and off-saddled, turning our animals loose, as we knew they would not stray far in such a blinding storm. With Steyn and De Wet At five we outspanned, with orders to trek again at the uncomfortable hour of 1 A.M. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. We then jogged along again at a very good pace to another wayside public, where we outspanned again and ate, and were again questioned, and again made much of. Letters from the Cape No questions as to being at home, disengaged, or follies of that sort, were asked; the horses were solemnly outspanned and allowed to roam; the family party had come to spend the day. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time At about ten o'clock we came to the foot of the Mau Escarpment, and also to the unexpected sight of the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires At the Last Water we outspanned for the night and most of the succeeding day. Stories from Everybody's Magazine They nearly always had a British force close on their heels, and no sooner had they outspanned for a rest than it would be "Inspan—trek." In the Ranks of the C.I.V. At our outspan at noon yesterday he came to me and offered me my liberty if I would help him. Prester John Such being the case we decided to outspan and lunch. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis Our transport rider's object in starting this night was to reach the Kedong River, and there to outspan until our arrival next day. African Camp Fires Captains Elliot and Lambart begged to be allowed to outspan till the next morning, but were told that they must cross, which they accordingly attempted to do. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal I then went to meet my wagons, which I heard coming on, and, ordering the men to outspan, I took all my dogs to the spoor. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians We got to Umvelos' after midday, and outspanned for our three weeks' work. Prester John "Yes," answered Richard, "I remember, but that outspan is thirty miles away, so I must be getting on, or they will come back to hunt for me." The Ghost Kings After five or six miles we overtook the wagon outspanned. African Camp Fires About two o'clock, however, just as they had started after a short outspan, a little incident occurred. Jess I took a lucky course for the wagons, and came right upon them, after they had outspanned on the bank of the Vet River. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians Oxen travel slow, and we outspanned that night half a day's march short of Umvelos'. Prester John They had outspanned upon a rising hillock at the foot of which this little river wound away like a silver snake till it joined the great Tugela. The Ghost Kings But, young lady, tell me, can we outspan here? She and Allan They had forty odd miles to cover, but the guides, or rather the guard, would only consent to their outspanning once, which they did on the open veldt a little before sunset. Jess Having outspanned, we at once set about making for the cattle a kraal of the worst description of thorn trees. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians Here we outspanned; it was a splendid place. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, So we trekked with the moon, Gaasha guiding us, and did not outspan till dawn. Swallow: a tale of the great trek Going to the spring near which we were outspanned, I took off my shirt to have a good wash, still chuckling at the memory of all the hocus-pocus of my old friend, the Opener-of-Roads. She and Allan After this nothing further occurred till, by the orders of their escort, they outspanned, an hour or so before sunset, at a spot in the veldt where a faint track forked from the Standerton road. Jess Shortly after this I found myself on the banks of the stream, beside which my wagons were outspanned. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians We had to fill a canvas bucket with a pint pot to water our horses, and we outspanned for the remainder of the day at this exceedingly welcome spot. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, But this grave pother that's just now agog May reach such radius in its consequence As to outspan our lives! The Dynasts There before them stretched the camp of the Boers, the men sleeping, the horses grazing, the guns parked, and the wagons outspanned. The Great Boer War Some are in the waggon-house, missie, some are on sentry, and the rest are down by the waggon they brought with them and outspanned behind the gums there. Jess Meyer looked at the oxen which had been outspanned: nine were wandering about picking up what food they could, but the five which were supposed to have been bitten by tetsefly had lain down. Benita, an African romance Here we outspanned for an hour and had some dinner, much to the satisfaction of our now, only two attendants; we had come about six miles. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, I remember that I outspanned on the spot where Kimberley now stands, and had to press on again in a hurry because there was no water. Allan's Wife Oh, yes; he outspanned alongside of me for a fortnight to rest his oxen before going on to the interior. King Solomon's Mines As it chanced I reached the town about eleven o'clock on this very morning of the 12th of April and, trekking to the Church Square, proceeded to outspan there, as was usual in the Seventies. Finished As there was no spoor upon it, they followed this track backwards, expecting to find the waggon outspanned, but although they rode for mile upon mile, no waggon could they see. Benita, an African romance They were hobbled out in the excellent herbage, which was better here than where we first outspanned them. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, Over a month had gone by since the night of the ambush when at last we outspanned quite close to Umbezi's, in that bush where first I had met the Amangwane free-spears. Child of Storm When at length we reached the outspan I asked the Hottentot, Klaus, who was assisting me to drive the team, where his master was, for I could not see him anywhere. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain On the first occasion of our outspanning here I had the curiosity to mount this slope, reflecting as I did so that although rough it would be quite practicable for a wagon. Finished So things went on for a long time, for meanwhile the oxen were outspanned, until, indeed, more Matabele arrived, who led off the white man, apparently against his will, towards their camp, where he disappeared. Benita, an African romance We outspanned here for an hour, as I found riding very severe toil after my late kicking. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, Then I invited Maputa, to whom I also offered some trifle which delighted him very much, to ride with me on the wagon-box till we came to the selected outspan. Child of Storm Doubtless by now Pereira had passed me and reached the outspan. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain This, then, we did, outspanning that evening by the hot but beautiful river which was still haunted by a few hippopotamus and many crocodiles, one of which we shot before turning in. Finished The waggon cannot make it to-night with these two sick oxen, but after the midday outspan we will ride on, and be there by sundown. Benita, an African romance One Sunday we outspanned on the banks of a swollen river to wait for its going down. The Story of an African Farm, a novel This was about half a mile from my place of outspan, for as soon as I was sufficiently recovered I had begun to sleep in my wagon, leaving the big hut to the "Worn-out-Old-Cow." Child of Storm Here an outspan place was assigned to us near to the house, or rather the huts, of a certain missionary of the name of Owen, who with great courage had ventured into this country. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain The bearer will overtake us with your answer at our first outspan. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain Let the oxen of the white men be outspanned, their horses fed, their waggon unloaded, that we may count the guns. Benita, an African romance Before dinner he had ridden out of the town to where on a rise a number of transport-wagons were outspanned. The Story of an African Farm, a novel By now we were walking side by side, for the train of wagons had gone ahead to the old outspan. Child of Storm Some of them rode straight away, while some went to wagons which they had outspanned at a distance, and trekked off to their separate homes. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain We always travelled all night, and used to outspan for five or six hours in the heat of the day to rest. The Story of an African Farm, a novel They had outspanned amongst ruins, most of them circular in shape, and Benita, studying them in the bright moonlight, guessed that once these had been houses. Benita, an African romance
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