| 单词 | palanquin |
| 例句 | They preferred palanquins, litters, and sedan chairs, borne upon the shoulders of their slaves. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As I dart under a palanquin marked with the symbol of an Illustrian house, I spot the couriers’ office a dozen yards away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Those bearers were slaves before I came. 1 made them free. Yet that palanquin is no lighter.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A veiled woman wearing a crown walks alongside the palanquin with her hand resting on the glass. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z There were fewer horses and camels to be seen, and a dearth of palanquins, but the streets teemed with children, beggars, and skinny dogs the odor of sand. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When Dany climbed back into the palanquin beside him, he said, "Your savages are wiser than they know. Such truths as the Asshai'i hoard are not like to make you smile." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Food stalls and palanquins alike were overturned, men knocked down and trampled. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Their palanquin was stopped at the gate, the curtains pulled roughly back by one of the house guards. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Past the fields, through the winding streets of the village we went, the bobbing palanquin ahead of us. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She was only a fair rider,- she had spent far more time traveling by ship and wagon and palanquin than by horseback. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She and bandits were the only human beings out, no palanquins available for midwives. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z As the light faded two youths appeared bearing a palanquin for the newly married couple, lowered it at the entrance to the hut for them to step into. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “As you say. Not the palanquin, though. I would suffocate behind those drapes. Have them ready a sedan chair.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A palanquin is brought in, and her body is removed. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z In this city of splendors, Dany had expected the House of the Undying Ones to be the most splendid of all, but she emerged from her palanquin to behold a grey and ancient ruin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “The day is too hot to be shut up in a palanquin,” said Dany. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When they called me to come down and ride the red palanquin, I was sitting at a small dressing table by an open window. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Walking behind the palanquin so that the crowd took her for one of themselves following the new doctor came a quiet girl. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the palanquin was lifted up, the torchbearers closed in, the musicians took their places. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z "You may travel by palanquin, and elephant, and camel and ah that, if you wish to, Mother. But Yvaine and I will make our own way there, and travel at our own speed." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z She calls for a palanquin to take Charlotte back to her chambers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Three hundred,” bid a matron on an antique palanquin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dany had freed the slaves, yet palanquins, litters, and sedan chairs still choked the I streets as before, and none of them floated magically through the air. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And she had arranged to rent a red palanquin to carry me from her neighbor’s house to the wedding ceremony. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She scratched Rhaegal under one eye, and his jade-green wings unfolded for a moment, stirring the still air in the palanquin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They had climbed out of their palanquins to watch their husband fight me, and now they were holding each other weeping. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A month later, in a mocking ceremonial pageant, the king of Mutal paraded around with the effigy strapped to the back of his palanquin. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z When they caught sight of the palanquin emerging from the pyramid, a cheer went up from those nearest and spread across the plaza. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z One woman began to wail about a brother who had died at Daznak’s Pit, another of the damage to her palanquin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Brave Orchid forgot that she got sick in cars, that all vehicles but palanquins made her dizzy. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Other singular Golconda works include the gilded-copper finials of a palanquin — another recent discovery — and a prayer rug for six, with architectural designs and contrasting patterns creating a niche for each worshiper. Review: ‘Sultans of Deccan India,’ Unearthly Treasures of a Golden Age, at the Met 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z When he arrived in India the roads were not good enough for a carriage, and he would travel mostly by palanquin carried by two alternating teams of six bearers. Macaulay by Zareer Masani – review 2013-07-22T09:00:00Z You see this in the earliest pictures: emperors receive visitors, celebrate holidays and are carried on palanquins. Art Review: ?Princes and Painters in Mughal Delhi? at Asia Society 2012-03-08T22:18:28Z It made me realize that I'd unconsciously been simplifying my language, even though my daughters were perfectly able to handle words like "nacreous," "nonplussed," "ambivalent" and "palanquin." Motherlode Blog: How 'Shrek' Persuaded Me to Let the Words Fly 2012-09-24T20:16:51Z In one of the museum’s thoroughfares, drums and pipes and colorful flags surround a bride’s covered palanquin and a groom’s bejeweled elephant. ‘Peacock in the Desert’ Review: Courting Opulence in Northwest India 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z The slim figure was carried by four bearers on a palanquin, while the company’s actors animated its arms and billowing skirts from the sides. For France’s Protesters, the Streets Are the Ultimate Stage 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The same interest in foreign innovations that explains importing European steel sword blades manifests in the monoplane and silver-colored Rolls-Royce that replace the howdah and palanquin. ‘Peacock in the Desert’ Review: Courting Opulence in Northwest India 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Lyrically, there are fewer thistles and minarets and palanquins — and, musically, less digressive excess — than once made up the Decemberists’ trademark style. New Releases From the Decemberists, Hanni El Khatib and Duane Eubanks 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z When is an alternative narrative a thing to be cheered, paraded on palanquins and embroidered into the fabric of civilization? Review | Picking apart the Internet: An exhibition that addresses the elephant in the room 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z The lack of roads often forces villagers to resort to makeshift palanquins to transport the very sick. AP PHOTOS: Sidecar ambulances help moms give birth in India 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z During the dozen and a half times each year they do go out, for rituals or during Nepali Hindus’ festival season, they must be carried, either in a palanquin or in someone’s arms. Ex-Goddess Works to Reform 700-Year Tradition. Her M.B.A. Helps. 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Towards the other end of the painting, his cavalry is attacking Company forces on both sides as they form a square around an injured Bailie, who is in a palanquin. 'Greatest picture' of Indian colonial defeat for sale 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z He seems to have no desire for the trappings of luxury, eschewing the apparently traditional palanquin for his trips about town and showing little interest in the lavish feasts put in front of him. We have so many questions about Boba Fett’s new job in The Book of Boba Fett 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z On Sunday, in temperatures forecast to approach 100 degrees, soldiers were to carry the king in a palanquin along a nearly four-mile route to a series of Buddhist temples. Thailand crowns its king in a gilded spectacle rarely seen in the modern era The palanquin containing the actress arrived in Gloucester Docks by Viking longboat. Procession marks 'warrior queen's' death 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Luxury planes for Donald and friends are just the latest edition of the palanquins, howdahs, and gold plated coaches of the past. Selling Airborne Opulence to the Upper Upper Upper Class 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z I recommend a sedan chair or a palanquin, depending on income level. How to Prevent Falls 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Thousands of men and dignitaries from 17 countries filled Samarkand’s historic Registan square to pray in front of a palanquin containing Karimov’s body. As Uzbekistan's longtime strongman is laid to rest, rumors swirl about a successor 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z When nobles on their palanquins traveled from there to western Japan, they sometimes rested at Shinagawa, the first way station on the route. Shinagawa Rises as a New Hub in Tokyo 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Several laborers carried his elderly parents and uncles up the mountain in palanquins. India Ink: When the Himalayas Poured 2013-06-22T06:30:42Z In 2010 George Osborne's palanquin was borne aloft by a host of imaginary porters, now vanished, one by one. George Osborne's case for austerity has just started to wobble 2013-04-18T19:30:01Z It is a mere box, oblong in shape, set on wheels, having latticed windows like a palanquin, to admit the air and shut out the sun. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z I can't help smiling," said she, "at the notion of poor Tom in a palanquin. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z In other pictures he appears riding in a palanquin, which is likewise composed of girls, and the bearers are girls also. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z And, behold, he brought them back to her veiled in silver minor keys, borne on palanquins of rhythmic harmonies, regal, measured, stately, like the young sisters of a queen. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z They then made a journey of thirty leagues, carried in palanquins. The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z She was borne in a palanquin, the canopy of which was formed of oak branches. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Whirlpools of purple and gold, Winds from the mountains of cinnabar, Lacquered mandarin moments, palanquins swaying and balancing Amid the vermilion pavilions, against the jade balustrades. Irradiations; Sand and Spray 2012-02-14T03:00:28.347Z In the tombs at Beni Hassan we find men carried in a palanquin to a social meeting; and in the tombs at Thebes they are driving in chariots to a similar gathering. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z At the beginning, you encounter a sumptuous late 19th century “Mahmal,” or ceremonial palanquin, which was carried on a camel in the pilgrim caravan. Muslims’ Journey to Mecca Traced in London Show: Martin Gayford 2012-01-27T00:28:53Z If you were in a hurry and could afford it, you travelled dâk—that is, in a palanquin, carried by four bearers, who were changed at each stage like posting-horses. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Some are riding, some are carried in old-fashioned canopied palanquins. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z Accordingly, the aged prince is rarely known even to take an airing in a palanquin. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z The better class are depicted in gaily-coloured skiffs and palanquins, surrounded by numerous servants, among whom may be observed a considerable number of negroes. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Willie nodded curtly, and the roast, that had ridden in so royally on its silver palanquin with its retinue of cutlery and its hot plates, was removed in disgrace. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z A great golden idol faced him in the hall, its gleaming visage blazing out of a sort of miniature golden palanquin, with a grin, half dignified, half cruel. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z I was to travel by what they call dak,—travelling all night in a palanquin on men’s shoulders, and resting during the hot hours of the day. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z When at last Rhadames is borne in on a golden palanquin, the climax is stupendous. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z At last the blessed father in his palanquin is borne to that upper window of the church, over which the white canopy rests: his mitres are all arranged before him. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z Devotees carried the holy book of Sikhs in a golden palanquin during a procession at the Golden Temple, Amritsar to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. India Ink: Sikhs Celebrate Guru Purab 2011-11-10T11:43:49Z He had a palanquin brought as quickly as possible; two hours after, the wood of the junk groaned under the blows of the unfurling waves. Strange Stories from the Lodge of Leisures 2011-10-17T02:00:17.420Z In the afternoon, the royal party returned to the palace of the Tournelles—Catherine de Medicis and Mary sitting together in the same palanquin, and a Cardinal walking on each side. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z Suddenly, Mr. Osei was being carried on a palanquin, conducting judicial hearings and officiating at festivals. An African Chief in Cabby?s Clothing 2011-08-12T16:52:54Z It was his own wife, the very girl that the minister had married to him a few years before, that got down from the palanquin. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z Mrs. Byington, in her beautiful and fashionable clothes, was as conspicuous as though she had come riding in a palanquin. The Heart's Country 2011-08-02T02:00:26.847Z And they were succeeded by eighty women magnificently apparelled, borne on palanquins with golden feet, and five hundred borne on palanquins with silver feet. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z Amidst a crowd of Indian nobles, preceded by three officers of state bearing golden wands, they saw the royal palanquin blazing with burnished gold. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z So the sister ordered her palanquin, and told her husband she was going to see her parents, and prepare them for a visit from him. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z Ten females arranged themselves on each side of an ivory palanquin, and started, apparently, to bring the queen in it. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z Suddenly the music struck up, and the Lama arrived, borne in triumph in a palanquin, from which he alighted at a little distance from the altar. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z His followers rushed in, carried off the lady, and shut her into the palanquin, which was all ready to receive her. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z The grand march, too, in the fourth act created a sensation, equally with the magnificent spectacle and the gorgeous palanquin in which "Selika" enters accompanied by "Nelusko." The Mapleson Memoirs, vol I 1848-1888 2011-05-20T02:00:28.363Z Before, however, they had gone very far, the Prince dismissed the whole of his retinue, except the elephant on which he himself rode, and the palanquin, carried by two men, in which his wives traveled. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z Thus thinking, the prince Sundara anxiously awaited the return of the palanquin. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z The Queen, wishing to stroll through the shady walks, left her golden palanquin, and, when she reached the giant Sāla tree in the midst of the grove, felt that her hour had come. The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus 2011-04-19T02:00:18.493Z The music struck up as she was forced into the palanquin, and drowned her voice, whilst the bearers flew rather than walked, and bore her to the boat. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z When rain fails, the Kāpu females model a small figure of a naked human being, which they place in a miniature palanquin, and go from door to door, singing indecent songs, and collecting alms. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Below all were day laborers and palanquin bearers,—in those days a large and important though a despised class, for they lived entirely by bare, brute strength, lacking all special skill. Working Women of Japan 2011-03-09T03:00:49.197Z The palace palanquin was sent for the robber’s daughter, whom the prince had firmly made up his mind to marry. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z Is it to be supposed that the reader can make progress of this kind like an Indian prince or general stretched on his palanquin and borne by slaves? The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman 2011-02-26T03:00:49.377Z He had a bridal palanquin, ornamented with silk flags, festoons, flowers, and several gay lanterns; it was surrounded by servants bearing lighted torches, and by a troop of flute and hautboy-players. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z My little tour in my tiny palanquin at Madeira was, therefore, most delicious. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z Nature breathed gently on the rocky soil, and as the aged Boer sat up in his primitive palanquin, the tilt partially drawn back, the balmy breeze lifted his white hair, and seemed to refresh him. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z But the palanquins that carried the fair maids and the wealth of jewels had also hidden within enough men to hold the gate while a horde of Pathans rushed the fort. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z Then came Kuna Hassan Aga, with all his train and a number of slaves, some carrying a palanquin, the others the bridal gifts. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z This evening, as soon as it gets dark, have a palanquin and good strong bearers in readiness; come with as little noise as possible, and present yourself at the door of the house. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Your own palanquin will be put to good use, as Miss Charteris can occupy that. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z During all this time, I saw my bride only when she was seated on a throne, on an elephant, or in a palanquin. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z She collected all the sempstresses and embroiderers of Samarah and other cities, to the distance of sixty leagues, to prepare pavilions, palanquins, sofas, canopies, and litters for the train of the monarch. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z The next day at the appointed hour, Bipin Babu arrived at the Court in a palanquin in great state. Mashi and Other Stories 2010-12-28T03:00:16.890Z At that moment a eunuch knelt beside the palanquin and invited the Imperial Concubine to proceed by boat. The internal contradictions of the Shanghai skyline 2010-11-22T15:01:00Z His black eyes squinted, and he traced the outline of a palanquin. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z The emperor's tent was riddled with bullets; two of his palanquin bearers were killed, and he was obliged to seek flight on his own feet. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z A favourite mode of travelling in the bush is in a palanquin borne on the heads of four carriers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" A palanquin awaited me at the head of the landing-stairs, and in a few minutes more I crossed the threshold of a French home. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas Several palanquins have passed us on the road, varying much in shape and minor details. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 The palanquin was passing, swimming in yellow moonlight. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z On hearing of the emperor's danger the heroic Begum summoned her body-guard—hardly one hundred men—entered her palanquin, and hastened, with the battery under my command, toward the thickest of the fight. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z "There is, sir," said a little Roman maid, the daughter of the hostess, much excited as she looked out into the street and saw six slaves in red livery standing beside a grand palanquin. The Mother of St. Nicholas A Story of Duty and Peril Though it be to go no farther than the next house, you are always carried in a palanquin. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas First, here is a portico for palanquins, shoes, and umbrellas; into this the kitchens open. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 The curtains of the palanquin blotted out his corpulent person. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z Then, she sprang from her palanquin, mounted a horse, and at the head of her body-guard, charged upon the enemy. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z Jet black Nubian slaves, clad in snowy white, were bearing in gold-adorned lecticæ or palanquins, proud patrician dames, robed in saffron and purple, to visit the shops of the jewellers and silk mercers. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Arrived within a convenient distance, the train halted, and Montezuma, alighting from his palanquin, came forward, leaning on the arms of his royal relatives, the lords of Tezcuco and Iztapalapan. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 For centuries their ancestors had carried palanquins in the plains, bearing Rajas and ladies of high estate, perhaps even the Great Mogul himself. The Unveiling of Lhasa You will be obliged to travel on horseback; I cannot give you a palanquin; there are none to be got in this country. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 "Because the railway did not go beyond the base of these mountains, and it was then necessary to make the journey in palanquins or on ponies as far as Kandallah on the opposite slope." Round the World in Eighty Days He was borne in the queen's palanquin to Havre, and accompanied on the journey by numerous friends. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 “Oh, it’s only a scratch, Curtis,” said the brave lad, as the palanquin came up, and his comrades placed him in it. The Ruined Cities of Zululand He sat aloft in a golden palanquin, borne on the shoulders of his followers, with a body-guard on either side. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar Having reached the barracks, the bearers of the Mandarin, after setting down the palanquin, had opened the curtains, as usual, to invite his excellency to enter the apartment that had been prepared for him. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Behind this young woman, and in violent contrast to her, came a guard, armed with naked sabres and long damascened pistols, carrying a dead body in a palanquin. Round the World in Eighty Days Just as they rose to their feet, I observed four persons, most gorgeously dressed, descending the steps of the Temple, bearing a palanquin, in which sat a single individual. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. The Lama King was in a yellow palanquin, carried by four horses, each led by a dignitary of the Lamasery. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The king and queen, both of whom wore crowns blazing with jewels, sat with Koshnili and myself in the first palanquin of bockhockids. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar The Leang-Tai-Sue is the most avaricious man imaginable; he never dressed better than a palanquin bearer; he eats tsamba like a barbarian of Thibet. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Passe-partout, with his hands in his pockets, wandered towards Port Victoria, gazing at the people as they passed, and admiring the palanquins and other conveyances. Round the World in Eighty Days The palanquin was an oblong basket of bamboo, lined with plaited sheepskin. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 8, May 1878, No. 7. An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks In several countries of Tartary the carriages of the kings and princes are drawn by camels, and sometimes they are harnessed to palanquins; but this can only be done in the level country. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] As soon as landed, he and the catual were carried in great pomp, in palanquins, upon men's shoulders, to the chief temple, and thence, amid immense crowds, to the royal palace. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem We rested three days at Ta-Tsien-Lou, and each day had several quarrels with the principal Mandarin of the place, who would not consent to our continuing our route in a palanquin. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Mr. Fogg and his companion got into the palanquin and reached the quay. Round the World in Eighty Days Harry Steedman's father was one of these missionaries, and Harry himself was accustomed to traveling by palanquin, since there are no roads nor carriages to be found in Madagascar. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 8, May 1878, No. 7. An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks The escort of 3,000 Lamas were before, behind, and on each side of the palanquin, jovially dashing about on horses and camels. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] He was seated in a gorgeous palanquin, waving with plumes and glittering with gold, and was borne on the shoulders of four noblemen. Hernando Cortez Makers of History But, in the palanquin, they only found a corpse. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Lacquered norimono, or palanquins; lacquered bullock carts, drawn by bow-legged black bulls,—these were the conveyances of the great in Old Japan, and these, in minute reproductions, are placed upon the red-covered shelves. Japanese Girls and Women Revised and Enlarged Edition When the festivities of the wedding are at an end the bride is conducted to her husband's home--in a palanquin, if the parties be well to do; on horseback, if they be poor. Oriental Women An old white-bearded Lama, mounted upon a magnificent horse, led the fore mule of the palanquin; he was considered the guide of the whole caravan. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] At the same time Montezuma alighted from his palanquin, and, leaning upon the arms of two of the highest members of his court, with great dignity approached his dreaded guest. Hernando Cortez Makers of History This advice was perfectly prudent; but avarice interposed, and the sick man protested that he should be more fatigued in a palanquin than on horseback. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 There are scarcely any carriages but a kind of palanquin called dandies, and small ponies which are so sure-footed that they can climb up and down the mountains like goats. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant If his circumstances permit he is royally seated, it may be, upon a gaudily bedecked elephant, and she is conveyed in a closely covered palanquin. Oriental Women The palanquin was square, plain, and by no means elegant; its roof was adorned with some silk fringe, and its four panels were decorated with some pictures of dragons, birds, and nosegays. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The imperial palanquin was brought, and the humiliated emperor was conveyed, followed by a mourning crowd, to the Spanish quarters. Hernando Cortez Makers of History The most reasonable counsellors advised Ly-Kouo-Ngan to continue his journey in a palanquin. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 They are either carried in palanquins, or, which is more common, they keep a horse and carriage. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant While the virtuous and generous bend under the weight of their self-appointed travails, these pass by in swift palanquins of silk and fine gold, and are adored by the valiant and the wise. Command Some celestial dignitary had once ordered its embroidering and, perhaps, had ridden upon his palanquin garbed in its splendor with the pride of a peacock in his narrow, slanting eyes. The Portal of Dreams Burdens and governmental officers were also rapidly transmitted, in a sort of palanquin, in the same way, from post to post, by relays of men. Hernando Cortez Makers of History The carriers of his palanquin had refused to undertake the carriage, for they foresaw that there would not be money enough to pay them for their trouble. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The palanquin is a long covered box attached to a long pole and carried by four men, two at each end of the pole, which rests on their shoulders. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant To each of those doolies were eight bearers; in the palanquins were their arms, hidden from view. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment At the foot of the great stone steps was her palanquin, which was a veritable house closed by purple curtains, decorated at their four corners with plumes of ostrich feathers. Sónnica For the Great Mogul happened to be passing along there in his palanquin, attended by three-and-ninety grandees of the realm, and seven hundred slaves. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. The son of the Mandarin Pei seemed to have died just in the nick of time for placing at Ly-Kouo-Ngan’s disposal, his palanquin and his eight Chinese bearers, all of whom were at Kiang-Tsa. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The coffin was carried upon the shoulders of four soldiers; before it marched the Sepoys, and behind it, seated in a palanquin, borne by four Hindoos, came the widow of the deceased. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 For this purpose the shelling was again stopped, and at about two o'clock the keeledar began to descend in a palanquin, with three or four followers. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment While Go-Daigo was being borne in a palanquin to his place of banishment, under a guard of soldiers, Kojima, a young noble of his party, attempted his rescue. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At Moorish weddings the bride is carried in procession in a palanquin to her husband's house amid a fantasia of gunpowder—the reckless rejoicing discharges of ancient muskets in the streets. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) We halted for one day to repair the palanquin and to give the bearers time to prepare their travelling sandals. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Within three yards from her stood a veteran English serjeant, who, with the Hindoos that bore her palanquin, were all that remained in the burial-place. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 The keeledar then left the tent in sore displeasure, and rolled into his palanquin. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Next came an officer holding the end of the rope that bound him, followed by a party carrying his litter or palanquin. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Throughout her Indian travel she felt much vexed at being conveyed in a palanquin; it seemed a dishonouring of men to treat them as beasts of burden. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century The automobile is a more cunning artifice than the ox-cart, the subway than a palanquin. The Kempton-Wace Letters Amid a crowd of Indian nobles preceded by three officers of state bearing golden wands, they saw the royal palanquin blazing with burnished gold. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West Shortly afterwards we saw him descending the hill in a superb palanquin, attended by about twenty armed men on foot. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Bring a palanquin, and take my daughter at once to the jungle, and there leave her. Indian Fairy Tales Between these, he was borne out in his palanquin upon the great highway, followed by the imperial guard, unarmed, towards the approaching army. 1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century The palanquins we met were always occupied by some high dignitary or official, who went sweeping by with his usual vanguard of servants, and his usual frown of excessive dignity. Across Asia on a Bicycle Next morning the King of Tezcuco came to visit Cort�s, in a palanquin richly decorated with plates of gold and precious stones, under a canopy of green plumes. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West Sometimes he saw him on horseback; then in his palanquin, attended by one hundred followers. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment “Then get out of my palanquin at once,” said the eldest Rání. Indian Fairy Tales In the daytime he tried culprits in the royal court, interviewed his seventeen secretaries, rode out in the royal palanquin, and made speeches to visiting princes. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island This, then, was the occupant of the mysterious palanquin, which now was opened as we drew up before the village caravansary. Across Asia on a Bicycle If the elephant started on a full run, the palanquin might be wrecked, and what is worse, the huge beast might bump it against a bough, and then Nell's life would be in terrible danger. In Desert and Wilderness Before I could retaliate, my comrades had finished him, and we then commenced at the column; but I took from the palanquin the gun which had nearly robbed me of life. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The princess waited in the palanquin under the tree, and it was now evening, and the servants had not come back. Indian Fairy Tales "Then why marry at all?" rumbled the Cowardly Lion, making a playful leap at her palanquin. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island Still lower than these are the Kasai, who are butchers, and palanquin bearers for the vulgar. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha And the eyes of all warriors were directed at the "hut," or rather at the palanquin. In Desert and Wilderness In turning sharp down a street rather larger than those we had cleared, we met a column of the enemy, with a person of rank in a palanquin. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The next morning she left her palanquin and set out. Indian Fairy Tales Next appeared a palanquin bearing the veiled Princess Orange Blossom, followed by a whole company of splendid courtiers and after them as many of the everyday Silver Islanders as the hall would hold. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island They are the persons who carry the palanquins of the Raja, and of his family. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha All eyes were fastened upon the King, on the white palanquin, and the white man sitting on his neck. In Desert and Wilderness When they got to the house of the bride, they took her in a closed palanquin and meached away to the house of the groom. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife And her father called some servants and said to them, “Get a palanquin ready, and put my youngest daughter into it; then carry her away to the jungle, and there leave her.” Indian Fairy Tales It was carried by eight bishops, in a species of triumphal palanquin, splendidly decorated, and placed on its altar in the Santa Casa with all imaginable pomps and ceremonies. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Women in brilliant colours; red palanquins and pilgrims. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' In order to protect Nell from the scorching heat, Stas constructed from pieces of a tent a palanquin in which the little maid was to ride on the elephant. In Desert and Wilderness He, of course, did not like the confinement so well as I did, and often contrived to get out to a neighbour's bungalow in his palanquin during some part of the long morning. The Fairchild Family The servants got the palanquin ready, put the youngest princess into it, and carried her into the jungle. Indian Fairy Tales Yonder went two Turks, bearing between them, swaying betwixt two long poles, a genuine Turkish palanquin, and crying, 'Hi! hi!' to those who obstructed their direct line of march. Against Odds A Detective Story As for the unfortunate bride, she was immured in a closely covered palanquin decorated with red velvet and gold. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The King, after a few trials, became accustomed to this not great burden, as well as to the fastening of the palanquin on his back with strong palm ropes. In Desert and Wilderness That small, insignificant, painted, and bejewelled image, in its gaudy little palanquin, was not only that. Lotus Buds The girl prayed to God and worshipped him; then she went to sleep for a little while in her palanquin. Indian Fairy Tales There was a crowd, and it broke to let our bullock carts pass, then it closed round two palanquins. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India When their master's palanquin passed, they bowed their heads to the dust, as was proper. Japanese Fairy World Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan The palanquin, which remained forgotten on the King's back, and the tents glistened, just as whitewashed houses glisten in a bright night. In Desert and Wilderness They have two movements—a sharp trot, and a long even step as a rest from the regular gait—but neither is very enjoyable to the occupant of the palanquin after a few hours' trial. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 When she awoke, it was evening, and she found in her palanquin a jar of water and some food on a plate which God had sent her while she slept. Indian Fairy Tales In the palanquins were two idols, god and goddess, out on view. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India Everybody now cast a squint up under their eyebrows, and watched the palanquin go by. Japanese Fairy World Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan The Inca, habited in a dress which was glittering with gems and gold, was seated in a gorgeous open palanquin, borne upon the shoulders of many of his nobles. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Having been ferried across the sacred flood, I journeyed onward in what is termed a shigram—simply a large palanquin on wheels drawn by two horses. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 There they put the palanquin down and said to her, “We are going to drink some water.” Indian Fairy Tales So when the prince's palanquin drew near, the old man, taking a pinch of ashes from his basket, scattered it over the tree. Harper's Young People, September 14, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Soon a daimio riding in a palanquin, with a splendid retinue of courtiers appeared, coming up the road. Japanese Fairy World Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan The palanquin, or throne, on which he was seated, was apparently of pure gold; and the cushion upon which he sat was covered with the most costly gems. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The next morning they put her upon the litter, a sort of covered bed, formed like a palanquin, and borne, like a palanquin, by men. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History He sent his servants for a fine palanquin, and when it came he put the girl into it, and took her to his palace, and there she stayed. Indian Fairy Tales In this the passenger is seated in a light bamboo palanquin borne on men's shoulders. Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories Palanquin after palanquin passed by, but still the crowd seemed to be waiting for something. Mr. Wicker's Window At length several of the nobles who supported it being slain, the palanquin was overthrown, and the Inca, as he was falling to the ground, was caught by the Spaniards. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots It is more probable that palanquins and chairs have been in common use here and in India, from the earliest period of their histories. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton Get ready seven palanquins, and carry my seven wives into the jungle. Indian Fairy Tales The queen was conveyed in procession through the streets of London on a sort of open palanquin, borne by horses most magnificently caparisoned. Richard III Makers of History The women and girls in the crowd, and those leaning from the upper stories of the houses, threw down before the palanquin objects that flashed and twinkled in the sun. Mr. Wicker's Window The native chief was borne in his palanquin, and De Soto rode on his magnificent charger by his side. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots But I may tell you, Orth'ris an' you, Learoyd, that av all the palanquins ours was the most imperial an' magnificent. Soldier Stories Then the prince told his servants to take his finest palanquin and to fetch the gardener’s daughter. Indian Fairy Tales Here there was a sort of palanquin, magnificently made and adorned, waiting to receive her. Richard II Makers of History Remembering in time, for he had been so much absorbed he had momentarily forgotten it, Chris whipped out his spyglass and looked at the curtains of the palanquin. Mr. Wicker's Window At its head was the chief, a young man twenty-six years of age, of admirable figure and countenance, borne in a chair palanquin upon the shoulders of four of his warriors. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Nine roun's they were even matched, an' at the tenth—— About that palanquin now. Soldier Stories While she slept, therefore, he made a beautiful palace for her on the jungle-plain where she was lying in her palanquin. Indian Fairy Tales The princess was put into this palanquin, and immediately set out for Calais. Richard II Makers of History The waiting procession, the richly dressed courtiers and curtained palanquin, moved inside and the gates were slowly pulled close by lines of men dragging at ropes and chains to shut them. Mr. Wicker's Window The Inca sat helpless in his palanquin, quite bewildered by the awful storm of war which had thus suddenly burst around him. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots This palanquin was property, vendible and to be attained in the simplest and least embarrassing fashion. Soldier Stories The Rájá’s son sat in his tent and watched the servants getting ready the little Rání’s palanquin. Indian Fairy Tales Mary and Queen Catharine went together in a sort of palanquin, borne by men, high officers of state walking on each side. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History Four lines of youths preceded a palanquin more finely decked than the rest, and the murmur rose. Mr. Wicker's Window From the palanquin a graceful girl, showily dressed, entered the state canoe and reclined upon cushions in the stern under a canopy. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Now a palanquin means a native lady all the world over, except whin a soldier av the quane happens to be takin' a ride. Soldier Stories Then he called some of his servants, and said to them, “Get a palanquin ready, and carry my youngest daughter away to the jungle.” Indian Fairy Tales If women go abroad at all, it is in curtained palanquins, quite hidden from the public eye, or at most only partially visible through semi-transparent veils of gauze. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months Made of silver and rock crystal, studded with diamonds and pearls, and hung about with sheer curtains of embroidered yellow silk, the palanquin belonged without doubt to a young girl of the royal house. Mr. Wicker's Window A beautiful palanquin was provided for the princess, and the highest honors were lavished upon her. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The party, when invited to dinner, met about midday, and they arrived successively in their chariots, in palanquins borne by their servants, or on foot. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life When she awoke she found in her palanquin some food on a plate, and a little water, that God had sent her while she slept. Indian Fairy Tales The kago is a sort of palanquin borne on the shoulders of four stout men, the path being impracticable even for mules; but were it less steep and wider, the Japanese have no mules. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months Meanwhile the directors of the ceremonies had grasped the situation, and setting down the palanquin hurried into church, and expressing their indignation by words and blows, endeavoured to drive out the crowd. India and the Indians If ladies go abroad at all, it is in curtained palanquins, borne upon men's shoulders, partially visible through a transparent veil of gauze. Foot-prints of Travel or, Journeyings in Many Lands The next night, when Dorani left for her father’s house in her palanquin, the prince took out a packet of the magic powder and sprinkled it over himself, and then hurried after her. The Olive Fairy Book She decided that as it was now night she had better stay in her palanquin, and go to sleep. Indian Fairy Tales He say bullock very bad to go to sleep before the palanquin of the Heaven-Born. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines I invited them instead to come and see the church, and several boys left following the palanquin and came towards me. India and the Indians When I saw you from the top of my triumphal palanquin, borne higher than the heads of men by the generals, an unknown feeling entered into my soul. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt The palanquin was borne along at a smart pace and was set down at Beeka Mull’s shop. The Olive Fairy Book Then she got into her palanquin and was carried away. Indian Fairy Tales The victoria and the dog-cart of the European, and the universal palanquin of the Anglo-Indian, form a perfect maze of wheels. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines It is recorded that on the first stage of this journey from Nagataka's residence to the mountain, the Emperor had to be carried on the back of Nagataka's brother, Nagashige, no palanquin being available. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Amidst a crowd of Indian nobles, preceded by three officers of state bearing golden wands, they saw the royal palanquin, blazing with burnished gold. The True Story Book He jumped up and ran downstairs as fast as he could, and into the forest towards the place the sound came from, and there he found the palanquin. The Olive Fairy Book When the princess woke in the morning, and got out of her palanquin, she saw the palace standing by its tank in a beautiful garden. Indian Fairy Tales Ayah, having been in the bazaar buying presents for her children, was brought back lying senseless in a palanquin. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak The ambassadors were allowed to enter the palace gate borne in their palanquins. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era As soon as the procession had come within a short distance of the Spaniards the emperor descended from his palanquin, and advanced under the canopy, leaning upon the arms of his nephew and his brother. The True Story Book Presently up the bazaar came a gorgeous palanquin like those in which ladies of rank are carried about. The Olive Fairy Book Then he got a palanquin, and took her up to the palace. Indian Fairy Tales The Bishop, who was in the hall when the bearers set the palanquin down, exclaimed, "Oh! that woman has cholera! take her away." Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak He did not even wait for a palanquin or a horse. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The palanquin is carried by porters—just as in the drawing given above. Little Folks (July 1884) A Magazine for the Young There they set down the palanquin with the queen in it, and started home again. The Olive Fairy Book The servants did as they were bid; and when they got to the jungle, they put the palanquin down under a tree and went away. Indian Fairy Tales I consented, and at four o’clock in the afternoon on the following day I was at the Castle, where eight stout black men, with palanquins, were ready to carry us. A Sailor of King George The principal conveyance continued to be an ox-carriage or a palanquin. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era There are different kinds of palanquins, some resembling the sedan chairs that used to be fashionable in England. Little Folks (July 1884) A Magazine for the Young After a while she grew nervous, for she was all alone, and put her head out of the palanquin and looked about her. The Olive Fairy Book And now the palanquin arrived bringing the gardener’s daughter, and the young prince went himself and took her out of it, and brought her into the tent. Indian Fairy Tales The day after, at daybreak, we started, the Governor and myself in palanquins with awnings and mosquito nets. A Sailor of King George We did; and then breakfasted; and then set out in palanquins for the nearest railway station. Appearances Being Notes of Travel A sort of chair or open palanquin was provided, and Nero was mounted upon it. Nero Makers of History Series Here the prince hurried away by himself past Dorani’s palanquin with its sleepy bearers, straight on to the palace; and, as he passed the threshold of his own rooms he became visible again. The Olive Fairy Book Then the palanquin was got ready, and the seven Ránís and the prince went with it to the boat. Indian Fairy Tales Everything is dumped in the gorgeous palanquin, and your spoliation dash through commercial Canton is resumed. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan The palanquins resemble an omnibus on a small scale, they are drawn on four wheels, have a door on either side, and seats for four people. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery A few minutes afterwards I had re-entered the palanquin, and was being conveyed back to Mr. Watts’s house. Athelstane Ford The palanquin was lined with the richly colored plumes of tropical birds, and studded with shining plates of gold and silver. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The princess got into the palanquin with her monkey. Indian Fairy Tales On the day appointed for the wedding the damsel is placed in a close palanquin the key of which is sent to the bridegroom, by the hands of some trusty domestic. Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World We had six bearers, who were employed to carry our palanquin, when we went out, and they also had to keep the punkahs at work, besides having other things to do.” Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good About Naples, the dead are borne along the street, uncovered, on an open bier; which is sometimes hoisted on a sort of palanquin, covered with a cloth of scarlet and gold. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Macartney and three of his suite accompanied the convoy in palanquins. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century “You shall not ride in my palanquin with that nasty monkey.” Indian Fairy Tales He eagerly opens the palanquin and examines his bargain. Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World The attendants in advance had raised a sort of palanquin for the superior, and every thing was ready. The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago They were similar to those used in the ascent of Tiger Hill, at Darjeeling, but seemed to be more like palanquins, for one could half recline therein. Travels in the Far East At length came the Pope, seated in a magnificent chair on a raised platform or palanquin, the whole borne on the shoulders of some ten or twelve servitors. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. Shortly afterwards the queen came forth from the town, seated on a palanquin or litter, which was borne by the principal men. Stories Of Georgia A palanquin was brought out, and the bearers carried it swiftly down the winding path. The Path to Honour Then there passed a palanquin borne on the backs of four mules. The Cat and the Mouse A Book of Persian Fairy Tales The bride sat in a red silk-covered chair or palanquin, surrounded by friends; the usual attempts were made at music. Travels in the Far East One was being carried in a palanquin on men's shoulders, arrangements being made to have fresh bearers every few miles. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 The conveyances were found to be small, low broughams, pony gigs, palanquins, jinrickishas, and wheelbarrows, the last such as the party had seen in Cholan. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics The palanquin reached the bottom and stopped, and the fakir, who had followed it, opened the curtains and helped out a bent figure—unmistakably Sher Singh. The Path to Honour The party stopped just opposite to Ahmed, and from the palanquin there alighted a lady closely veiled, evidently wishing to inspect some beautiful Meshed silver work. The Cat and the Mouse A Book of Persian Fairy Tales It is a city of great color, the brilliant signs, the covered palanquin chairs, the costumes of the wealthy Chinese, all contributing to the riotous effect. Travels in the Far East He was borne on an ornate, gilded palanquin, carried high above the crowd on the shoulders of a dozen stalwart nobles, only slightly less gorgeously-dressed than the Greatest Noble. Despoilers of the Golden Empire Why, sir, for the first time since our acquaintance began, you have been playing the tempter, and nearly won, what with your litters and palanquins and ponies. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites Shortly after this I felt myself lifted up and placed on a sort of palanquin, and carried along over the ground. In the Wilds of Africa The guide here referred to the sort of palanquin used by travellers in a country where there were no roads. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar He who can add figures of oxen, elephants and palanquins is highly praised. The Eyes of Asia The palanquin bearers seemed frozen; they couldn't run, they couldn't fight, and they didn't dare drop their precious cargo. Despoilers of the Golden Empire It is the custom to travel in palanquins from one part of the island to another, as in all parts of India. Olla Podrida Natty had got out of his palanquin and came towards us. In the Wilds of Africa At this interruption, the bearers of the royal palanquin or chair halted, the soldiers brought their muskets to the “ready,” and a dark frown overspread the features of the Queen. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar The idol also was taken out of the flames, and finished its journey in a palanquin. Old Daniel There were only a dozen feet separating the commander from his objective, the palanquin of the Greatest Noble, but he had to wade through blood to get there. Despoilers of the Golden Empire Accordingly Frobisher was not at all surprised when, at midnight, the palanquin bearers arrived at the house where he had been confined under guard, and made signs for him to step into the litter. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas I was immediately lifted on to the palanquin, and Jack and Timbo carried me up towards the house. In the Wilds of Africa Amid a crowd of Indian nobles, preceded by officers of state bearing golden wands, was the royal palanquin blazing with burnished gold. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole Our palanquins were something like cots slung on a long pole, with a roof of native cloth, which could be rolled up or let down to keep off the rain or sun. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The commander, sword in hand, began cutting his way through to the palanquin. Despoilers of the Golden Empire Frobisher, lying in his palanquin, listened to the tumult with feelings of the utmost joy and relief. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas Forrester beamed at them again, stood up in the palanquin and spread his arms wide. Pagan Passions My palanquin had arrived last, and I found all the rest of the party seated round a table covered with a splendid repast—a regular hot supper, intermingled with fruit and flowers in profusion. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 We were very sorry when, the captain having concluded his business, we had once more to get into our palanquins, and to commence our return journey to the coast. A Voyage round the World A book for boys Two more of the palanquin bearers went down, and the palanquin itself began to topple. Despoilers of the Golden Empire And there was also a kind of closed carriage or palanquin, borne by some slaves, in which no doubt was conveyed a lady or female slave of great value. Tales of the Caliph Forrester, seated in the great golden palanquin supported by twelve hefty Priests of Dionysus, had never seen or heard anything like it. Pagan Passions The palanquin had stopped in a large garden, or rather grove, which was brilliantly illuminated with coloured lamps; even the lofty cocoa-nut trees were not without a crown of rainbow tinted light. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 As I got into the palanquin I closed my eyes. My Reminiscences The name of Bhoi perhaps belongs more particularly to those who carry litters or palanquins, and that of Dhīmar to the fishermen. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II One was known to follow a gentleman travelling in a palanquin till he dropped from fatigue. Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals The twelve Priests picked up the palanquin and Forrester adjusted his weight so they wouldn't find it too heavy. Pagan Passions We returned to the principal cave to have coffee, and then, re-entering our palanquins, were soon again in the depth of the jungle. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 The attendants in advance had raised a sort of palanquin for the superior, and everything was ready. The Privateersman In explanation of this they tell a story to the effect that the married couple were formerly carried in a palanquin. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II In the town people who cannot walk are carried about in palanquins, slung on a long pole, and borne on the shoulders of two men. My First Voyage to Southern Seas We accordingly at once set to work to construct a sort of palanquin. Twice Lost Accordingly, after we had pitched the tent and had taken our supper, I lay down close to the camel,—the palanquin, which had been taken off its back, assisting to form a screen. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures A palanquin was quickly procured for Reginald’s conveyance, as his wound was not so severe as to prevent his being moved. The Young Rajah The traditional story is that the Rājpūt king of Garhpahra detained the palanquins of twenty-two married women of different castes and kept them as his wives. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II China and cooking apparatus are carried in large baskets hung on poles by four men, like a palanquin. Mark Seaworth Ladies and gentlemen of higher rank were seen going about in palanquins, which were smaller, than those used in India. The Three Admirals On the first was placed a palanquin of wicker-work, ornamented with silk hangings, and a tuft of feathers on the top. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures Even grave-looking men, carried about in palanquins, and counting their beads, had several sword and buckler attendants. The Young Rajah Among them we observed, raised above their heads, a gaily ornamented litter or covered palanquin, in which sat a person richly dressed with the regal border or red fringe of the Incas on his head. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas Children are conveyed in a palanquin carriage, a curtained vehicle on wheels, not unlike the cage of a wild beast. Mark Seaworth This is used for umbrellas, and water-proof coats, coverings for palanquins and boxes, etcetera. In the Eastern Seas The sheikh then uttered a benediction on the occupant of the palanquin and her young family, and ordered us to advance. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures Salaman sent off his messenger, and then returned to say that a palanquin and bearers were waiting if I wished to go out about the gardens and park. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East A select body bore a sort of palanquin or litter, which they placed before the door till Mama Rosa descended into the street, when she was conducted with great ceremony to her seat in it. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas On landing, some in palanquins, others in carriages, or on horseback, proceeded to their various destinations. Mark Seaworth So you were brought up here, borne on the very sofa on which you were placed when they picked you up after your fall, four negroes acting as your palanquin bearers.” The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea We also noticed, on entering the church, a palanquin shaped affair at one side of the door. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route Five days passed over now, during which I had been out twice in a palanquin, but only in the extensive gardens about the palace. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East In the afternoon he saw a party of horsemen approaching, followed by some palanquins. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War He sits in a palanquin like a small room, with a roof, and carried by four elephants. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People Perhaps the sole cause of the contest is the right to wear slippers or to ride through the streets in a palanquin or on horseback during marriage festivals. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala A gorgeous palanquin was borne rapidly past them, but not so quickly that they were unable to see the occupant. Chatterbox, 1905. As soon as you are well enough, there is a palanquin waiting with willing men to bear you. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Commoners, male and female, old and young, rōnin, samurai, according to their caste squatted or prostrated themselves in reverential attitude as the palanquin of some lord passed by. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 The outside of the palanquin is overlaid with plates of beaten gold and the inside is draped with tiger skins. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People In Jubbulpore these Chandnāhes sometimes kill a pig under the palanquin of a newly married bride. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Then the palanquins were brought to the foot of the verandah stairs. Chatterbox, 1905. I would make use of the palanquin and the elephant’s howdah; but at the first opportunity I decided that I would escape. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Tadamune swept proudly on; the future disasters represented in the boy who rode close to the palanquin, and whose licentious life later threatened to wreck the wealth and position of the great house. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 He used every sort of native conveyance—barge, post-chaise, palanquin, pony, and "shank's mares"—but it was interesting and full of novelty to the barracks-bound soldier. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers The bridegroom is taken to the wedding in a palanquin borne by Mahārs. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala The procession of palanquins passed out through the streets and along the road to Su-ching. Chatterbox, 1905. I had always believed that he came in a palanquin; while these certainly were horses’ feet—yes, and the jingling of accoutrements. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Te-uchi was to be the lot of the miserable fellows prostrate in obeisance and seeking pardon in the blinding storm from the lady's dagger, menacing them from the open door of the palanquin. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 Guarded by a mighty army—with th' approval of her son, Sent the queen, that happy lady—in a palanquin, by men Borne aloft, and well provided—with all raiment, drink, and food. Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems Just as Ali Hassuf was weighing the precious sword in his hand, a palanquin was borne through the crowd. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know When they were about fifty yards from it, they saw the gates thrown open and the mandarin's palanquin borne out. Chatterbox, 1905. As the palanquin neared the spot where Cortez was standing, Cacama left his litter and advanced towards him; saluting by touching the ground with his hand, and raising it in the air. By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico The flashes of lightning showed that the cortege was the object of a most determined attack, which sought to make its way to the palanquin of the princess. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 On cars, like high tower'd cities, seen, with elephants and coursers, rode, Or on soft swinging palanquin, lay wondering each observant god. Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems A bitter wail of 'Woe the day!' came from within the palanquin. Oriental Encounters Palestine and Syria, 1894-6 When the Boxers had arrived at the town gates, Chin Choo addressed his followers from his palanquin. Chatterbox, 1905. For two days and two nights, between Allahabad and Cawnpore, Mr. Martyn travelled in his palanquin without intermission, and, having expected to arrive sooner, he had brought no provision for the last day. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field Prostrate at the sill my father gave thanks for the honour of this unexpected presence, for his lordship's deigning to halt the palanquin. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 He has also demanded the joy of riding in a coach, being carried in a palanquin, and sitting on a throne clothed in purple vestments, trimmed with gold lace or costly furs. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists The body, on an open bier, borne on a kind of palanquin, covered with a gay cloth of crimson and gold. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 Italy and Greece, Part Two One moment they would see a pompous-looking man riding on a sturdy, shaggy pony; the next, a dandy being carried in a palanquin. Chatterbox, 1905. “I lay in my palanquin, faint, with a headache, neither awake nor asleep, between dead and alive, the wind blowing flames.” Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field An Indian boy, mounted, led the foremost mule; another watched the second; while, on each side of the occupant of this Sioux palanquin, jogged a blanketed rider on jaded pony. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier Hitherto, although they had several times seen him being carried in his palanquin, they had had no opportunity of observing him closely, as he was always surrounded by his guards. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib They were brought in their palanquins, attended by a guard of sepoys.—Q. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) Chairs, as in olden time, and Indian palanquins were introduced for the infirm; but else it was nothing singular to see females of rank going on foot to places of fashionable resort. The Last Man They behaved admirably, and when he reached Chibisa’s, and could walk no longer, they and the villagers contrived a palanquin of wood, and carried him on in it. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field Moteczuma himself, a tall slender man about forty years old, came to meet them in a palanquin shining with gold and canopied with feather-work. Days of the Discoverers He had indeed received several wounds, and was endeavouring to escape in his palanquin, when this had been upset by the rush of fugitives striving to make their way through the gate. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib Upon one there was a sort of palanquin, in which Mrs. Armine took her seat, with a Bedouin sitting in front. Bella Donna A Novel One day at dawn a palanquin was borne along the Madhupur road. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal She ran into the garden, flew to the palanquin just as she heard the leopard crash through the flimsy wicker door. The Adventures of Kathlyn He reached a station at which a fresh set of palanquin bearers were to have met him, but had been prevented by some accident. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels On his palanquin being overturned, Tippoo had evidently risen to his feet, and had at the same moment been shot through the head by an English soldier, ignorant of his rank. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib Slung from a pole, and borne between two strong men, it made a tolerable palanquin, and on this the exhausted traveller was conveyed to the next village through a flooded grass plain. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 Continued By A Narrative Of His Last Moments And Sufferings, Obtained From His Faithful Servants Chuma And Susi A booted foot was set down from the palanquin: the general opinion was that an English gentleman had arrived; the children thought it was Bogie. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal She reached and entered the palanquin not a moment too soon. The Adventures of Kathlyn "It's Gary!" cried a woman's voice from the palanquin on the elephant's back. The Circus Comes to Town Oswald had Corinne carried in a kind of palanquin as far as the hermitage of St Salvador, which is half way up the mountain, and where travellers repose before they undertake to climb the summit. Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy By Jove!" exclaimed Jack, "that explains something that the palanquin bearer said to me about there being so many Inglese where there are none to-day. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring At this thought Nagendra leaped from the palanquin and proceeded on foot, his bearers carrying the empty vehicle in the rear. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal Within the palanquin Kathlyn dared scarcely to breathe; for outside seven leopards prowled and sniffed and snarled! The Adventures of Kathlyn "Robert, it's Gary!" again cried the beautiful lady in the palanquin on the elephant's back. The Circus Comes to Town Now he had to be carried on a sort of palanquin constructed for the occasion, and I regret to state that he died before he reached his home in Nacori. Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) A Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan Shortly afterwards Mr. Merriman left the house in his palanquin, wearing the short white calico jacket that was then de rigueur at dinner parties. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India Such were Nagendra's thoughts as he was borne on in his palanquin; its doors were open, the night was lightened by the October moon, stars shone in the sky. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal The palanquin was lastly carried out of sight. The Adventures of Kathlyn Thanks to his great knowledge, he had discovered a means of locomotion compared to which the most magnificent railway coaches and the richest palanquins of Indian princes would seem poor indeed. The Curious Book of Birds Truly, a small abode—mere palanquin, set down on the summit, in a pass between two worlds, participant of neither. The Piazza Tales A sleek Bengali had already got out from a palanquin which had accompanied the hackeri; in a second palanquin sat Monsieur de Bonnefon, who did not take the trouble to alight. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India Suddenly it occurred to him that he was being borne in a palanquin at his ease, while Surja Mukhi had worn herself out by travelling on foot. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal Clear headed, as Ramabai had said, she recollected the palanquin which had been last to enter the garden of brides. The Adventures of Kathlyn He had no carriage, so far as appears, not even a palanquin; no horse to ride, nor even a mule or a donkey. Ancient Egypt Riding on shoulders or in palanquins, in those days, used to be my choice recreation. Verner's Pride Monsieur de Bonnefon, as his palanquin was borne off, soliloquized, ticking off imaginary accounts on the fingers of his left hand; the right hand was partly hidden by a black velvet mitten. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India When he reached the bazaar where he had arrived in the morning he dismissed the men with their palanquin, resolving to finish his journey on foot. The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal Crouched in the palanquin Kathlyn waited for the onslaught of the leopards. The Adventures of Kathlyn The palanquin is hired and so is the procession. The Ragged Edge You have paid for many a ride in a palanquin for me. Verner's Pride Two or three palanquins were seen; but they were an old story, and they turned their attention to the architecture of the houses that lined the street. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East There is just this difference in favour of the elephant: at least he has riot to pay for the embroidered palanquins, and the prodding-poles, of his riders. The Open Secret of Ireland Once she heard a tremendous scratching at the rear of her hiding-place; the palanquin tottered. The Adventures of Kathlyn The girl in the forward chair raised herself a little, the better to see the gorgeous blue palanquin of the dimly visible bride. The Ragged Edge Upon the one of the golden chains, rested a golden palanquin, closed with curtains of softest white satin, a-glitter with precious stones. Desert Love You observe that it calls together a great crowd of people of all classes, and you see fat Brahmin ladies here in palanquins, very richly dressed, and looking as sweet as sugar. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Their streets, in Peking and other cities, are undergoing thorough repair—so that broughams and rickshaws are beginning to take the place of carts and palanquins. The Awakening of China The bullock drivers stopped their charges, and from the palanquin emerged a veiled woman. The Adventures of Kathlyn "The sedan chair and palanquin for both of you," Kit had been wont to say, scornfully, "but give me a good horse and a wide trail, or if I can't have the horse, I'll hike." Kit of Greenacre Farm I dare not put palanquin on Taffadaln for fear that she might bolt from terror and take you far into the desert, there to die. Desert Love The fair young lady had never been in a palanquin, though she had seen them, and she was pleased with the idea of the ride. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Whilst the party was debating as to how to get the palanquin over, the sound of a Royalist bugle was heard close at hand. Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 1 The palanquin waited in vain outside the wall of the garden of brides—waited till a ripple of the news eddied about the conveyance in the shape of a greatly agitated Lal Singh. The Adventures of Kathlyn Her toilet finished, she stepped out of her childhood's home to take her place in the norimono or palanquin which, borne on the shoulders of four men, was to convey her to her future home. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 If all went well, a regular palanquin might be constructed with legs, to be let down when the animals are off-packed, and on which it might stand until ready to be again carried onwards. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries They passed out of the hotel; and the first thing that attracted Louis's attention was a palanquin. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Little charity is bestowed by Europeans in the streets, as they generally ride in palanquins or carriages, and as, besides, they feel the weight even of a purse too much on a hot day. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 419 Volume 17, New Series, January 10, 1852 Then, round the passage she saw a palanquin, carried by slaves. The Adventures of Kathlyn It was, therefore, stretched on a plank, like a nabob in his palanquin, that the chimpanzee made his first appearance at Rockhouse. Willis the Pilot When they go abroad they are carried in what is called a palanquin, borne on the shoulders of servants, if they do not choose to ride on a horse or an elephant. The World's Fair "You must ride in that palanquin, Miss Blanche," said Louis; and he told Sayad to have it brought up to the door. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East It was the Restoration that taught the people to use the "drum-backing" thunder as their messenger, and to make use of the railroad instead of the palanquin. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic The bearers paused abruptly, and the curtain of the palanquin was swept back. The Adventures of Kathlyn "Oh! we can make a palanquin for her." Willis the Pilot It is nine miles from the city, with a smooth road to the very summit, so that we might go either in pony palanquins or on horseback. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 As they passed through the streets everything seemed to be very much as it was in Calcutta; and they saw similar palanquins, bullock-carts, and elephants. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East If one does not like them he can walk or take a palanquin—there are plenty of palanquins in the city, and they do not cost an exorbitant sum. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Umballa left the palanquin, opened the door of the house, espied the rubbish in the hall; was in the act of mounting the first steps when one of the lions roared again. The Adventures of Kathlyn His Majesty the late king was ordinarily conveyed to the jetty in a state palanquin, and handed from it into his boat, without the sole of his boot ever touching the ground. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 Some roads too small for palanquin, and lady sahib's satin slipper must not be soiled with dust or mud. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 Two palanquins went by them at full tilt, and they saw what was to be seen in the street. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East The mule-litter is a goodly-sized palanquin, not quite long enough for lying at full length, but high enough to allow the passenger to sit erect. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life The populace howled and cheered about her palanquin to the very gates. The Adventures of Kathlyn The royal palanquins are completely covered with plates of pure gold inlaid with pearls, and the cushions are of velvet embroidered, and edged with heavy gold lace. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 A closely covered palanquin is waiting outside the door; into this I am conducted and the blinds carefully drawn. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama There are plenty of landaus in Madras at three rupees a day; and the dak, as the cart is called, and palanquins are becoming things of the past. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Here were distinguishable the palanquins in which the ascent was to be made. Romance Island Presently a splendid palanquin arrived, and within it a tardy candidate. The Adventures of Kathlyn You might as well have expected Adam on his first tour of Eden to ride in a palanquin. Mince Pie And when Nehemoth emerges thence, bathed and annointed, the slaves run on with their ringing palanquin and bear him to the Orient Chamber of Banquets, where the King takes the first meal of the day. Selections from the Writings of Lord Dunsay "I don't think I like a palanquin as well as a carriage," replied the young lady. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East The light oil-skins were placed in the baskets, each of which was shouldered by two men, Jarvo bearing the foremost pole of St. George's palanquin. Romance Island To think that all depended upon the handle of the palanquin door! The Adventures of Kathlyn When they arrived at the ground where they were to be burned, the two victims were made to descend from their palanquins, for the purpose of performing the preparatory ceremonies. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. The party of Japanese met at the rendezvous, to escort the Regent's palanquin. Korea's Fight for Freedom She was promptly assisted to alight, and the palanquin bearers were paid so liberally that they did not complain at being discharged so far from the hotel. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East What if this were some gigantic trick of Destiny to keep him for the rest of his life in mid-air, ceaselessly toiling up, a latter-day Sisyphus, in a palanquin? Romance Island No sooner had she taken her place than still another palanquin was announced, and this last was drawn by fat sleek bullocks, all of a color. The Adventures of Kathlyn The newly married pair are seated in one palanquin with their faces towards each other, both richly dressed. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. Closed palanquins, carried by sturdy bearers, bore yet other dignitaries. Korea's Fight for Freedom I pretended to be sick and would not quit the palanquin, in which I had made a kind of bed of my spare clothes. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 So was she sent upon a palanquin, With soldiers, pole-bearers, and meat and drink, And garments as befitted—happier—home. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts. The Adventures of Kathlyn The corpse being carried first, the wife followed in a rich palanquin. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. A kitanda or palanquin had to be made for carrying him. The Personal Life of David Livingstone While we tarried there, another horse-merchant arrived in a palanquin, together with two Portuguese soldiers from Ceylon, and two letter-carriers, who were Christians born in India. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Then came to the door two runners with a palanquin. Six Women Elephants and camels and bullocks; palanquins, gharries, tongas; cloth of gold and cloth of jewels; color, confusion, maddening noises, and more color. The Adventures of Kathlyn They made her quit the palanquin, and her nearest relatives took her to a pond of water which was near the pile, where they washed her. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. Associated words: portable, portability, unportable, palanquin, litter, sedan chair. cart, n. vehicle, wagon, carriage; lorrie, truck, tumbril, carreta. carte, n. menu, bill of fare. Putnam's Word Book My bearers immediately let fall the palanquin and ran off, leaving me alone on the ground wrapped up in my clothes. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Your servant is a poor man, and he saw no more till the runners went away with the palanquin. Six Women An hour later a palanquin was lowered directly beneath the king's window. The Adventures of Kathlyn Next came the body of the king upon a splendid palanquin, richly adorned. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. Is it to be supposed that the reader can make progress of this kind, like an Indian prince or general—stretched on his palanquin, and borne by his slaves? Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations The covered palanquins are so made that the people squat in them cross-legged. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm "The prince leaned out from the palanquin to ask the cause of this exclamation: "'My lord,' cried the man, 'if you care to live, tell your porters to stop!' Common Sense, How to Exercise It Ramabai was first to discover the deserted palanquin, and proceeded to investigate. The Adventures of Kathlyn The two wives who were to be burned with the corpse came next, each borne on a palanquin. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. The wounds were fortunately not dangerous, and Lieutenant Sturt was conveyed back to cantonments in the King's own palanquin, under a strong escort. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 It is a blue palanquin, carried on the back of two men. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm He had deduced from this that a weight five times as heavy added to that of the palanquin, would not fail to produce a landslide. Common Sense, How to Exercise It The palanquin bearers, friends of the dancing girl, had overpowered the royal bearers and donned their costumes. The Adventures of Kathlyn Matters being thus disposed, I shut and hooked the palanquin doors, readjusting my blankets, and was soon dreaming of another hemisphere. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 His palanquin was carried before him, being lined with crimson velvet, and having six bearers, two and two to carry at a time. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In front walks a Maggiordomo, and following the palanquin are a few retainers. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm We got up to join the muleteers, and returned at sunset by the long avenue of leafless poplars, where we had passed before, when she held my hand so long in the palanquin. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty Whenever he attempts to walk, he is held up by a man on each side, as if he were an infant; and usually he is drawn in a car, or carried in a palanquin. Far Off In the early days of Indian civilization to which I refer the most convenient way of journeying on high-roads was by palanquin. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 The other two palanquins were covered and lined with cloth of gold. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time People of different ranks have differently coloured chairs—the highest of the palanquin form being that covered with green cloth and carried by four men. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm Four of them then took up the oars, and each placing one end on his shoulder, they set off with the palanquin, to which they imparted no other motion than that of their steps. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty Miss Grant, afraid lest the mother should change her mind, hastened into her palanquin, and the sisters hastened into theirs. Far Off When it is a bad or sloppy day, Silius will decide to go in his litter, or Roman form of the palanquin. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul |
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