| 单词 | palfrey |
| 例句 | Some had bear-paws for their horses too, and the shaggy little garrons wore them as easily as other mounts wore iron horseshoes ... but the palfreys and destriers wanted no part of them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z By the time he reached the stable, Dolorous Edd had the lord commander’s palfrey saddled and bridled and waiting for him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In the forest of the apple tree, indeed at the very foot of the tree itself, he came across a lady riding a white palfrey. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Two dead men, one a knight. Four horses down. We got one up again. The others are lost. Destriers, and one palfrey.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But Galadriel sat upon a white palfrey and was robed all in glimmering white, like clouds about the Moon; for she herself seemed to shine with a soft light. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The queen Jerked on her reins and wheeled her palfrey around. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mounted on her white palfrey, Cersei towered high above him, a goddess in green. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z King Joffrey followed on a tall grey palfrey, a golden crown set upon his golden curls. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The king was wheeling his palfrey around in anxious circles while hands reached past the line of gold cloaks, grasping for him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was there I saw a woman riding sidesaddle astride a great black palfrey whose saddle and harness were trimmed with gleaming silver. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I was ashamed to be caught staring, but I put my hands on the palfrey, and he gentled, as they always do. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Then he said, “It shall be done, master,” and turned his ambling palfrey against the stream of newcomers. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of their palfreys were gone as well. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Jon waited until the last echoes had faded, then spurred his palfrey forward where everyone could see him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Leading his horse and the horse limping, head down, head down, as fine a horse as I’ve ever seen — a fair gray palfrey, a wondrous horse — but I was gazing at the boy. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z You are finer and know better, perhaps, how to entertain; but sometimes the labourer’s humble hackney goes further than the palfrey of the knight. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Take hold of my whiskers, said the Lady Baussiere——The page took hold of her palfrey. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2012-03-28T02:00:26.907Z Then he started up to see me, and he ran with a cry and bound, And drew me from my palfrey white and set me on the ground. In the Saddle A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding 2012-03-26T02:00:41.847Z His Holiness arrived, in state, from the Vatican, at ten, followed by his red troop of cardinals, and preceded by a clerical courier, on a palfrey, and the body-guard of nobles. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z In the reign of Richard I. knights rode at Whitsuntide on steeds and palfreys over a three-mile course for “forty pounds of ready gold,” according to the old romance of Sir Bevys of Hampton. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z Its movement is that of an ambling palfrey, well broken to a lady's use. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z The Lady Baussiere had got into a wilderness of conceits, with moralizing too intricately upon La Fosseuse’s text——She mounted her palfrey, her page followed her——the host passed by—the Lady Baussiere rode on. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2012-03-28T02:00:26.907Z Tennyson ambles through it on a palfrey which has a tendency to flounder into every slough of despond it comes to. Browning and His Century 2012-02-15T03:00:39.033Z On the following morning the King, accompanied by the princess, ascended the hill, the latter riding on a white palfrey. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Margaret was seated in a magnificent litter, surrounded by a guard of twenty-four archers on horseback, dressed in black suits edged with velvet, and followed by a train of ladies mounted on palfreys. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Farther on we see Sylvester riding in papal triumph, the emperor leading his palfrey—a haughty device for those days. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z When darkness came he went to the stable, and saddling his palfrey, issued forth from the courtyard, taking with him what he might carry of his wealth. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The chaplain, fresh from the navy, was promised a milk-white palfrey for his especial use, if he would wear his ice-cream suit for the occasion. Life's Minor Collisions 2011-11-03T02:00:17.547Z As he spoke the princess on her palfrey passed through the portal. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Margaret, wearing the ducal crown, was mounted on a palfrey, covered with a rich drapery, embroidered with the arms of Burgundy, 38 and with nodding white plumes on its head. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z One of Multon’s ancestors, Richard de Lucy, also gave money and a palfrey in order to obtain the grant and other privileges. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z So when the pages had hastened to hold their stirrup and bridle, the maidens dismounted from their palfreys, and entering within the hall came straight before the King. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Soon after daybreak they saw the three ladies ride out from their courtyard, in obedience to the command which God had given them, each one mounted upon her palfrey. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z And with these words he seized the bridle of the palfrey, smote the earth with his magic staff, and sank with the princess through the centre of the barbican. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Immediately the king hastened to show the archducal pair every mark of respect, and sent letters to gentlemen dwelling near the seaside to attend upon them, and afterwards despatched palfreys, litters, etc. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z The Elfin Queen only laughed in his face, and brought her dapple-grey palfrey close up to where he was standing. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z "Sire, cause the saddle to be set forthwith on your good palfrey, so that my lady may be carried softly to the church." Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z For so long as they were in the streets of the town the palfreys moved slowly, but once out in the open country they began galloping. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z She ceased: her palfrey's paces sent No separate noises as she went; 'Twas a bee's hum, a little spent. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I 2011-09-20T02:00:18.217Z "He is adjusting a strap on the bridle of the Maid's palfrey." The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z But the Fairy Queen suddenly tightened her rein, and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z But whilst the knight was in this case, the servant in custody of the palfrey returned with all the speed he might to the castle of the old Prince, where all was merriment and noise. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Mount your palfreys, and, riding without halt, follow the road without heeding whither it leads. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z When she had thus spoken, her brother lifted her before him on the palfrey, and with many thanks for their courtesy, rode off with their servitors. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z She wished greatly to ride a trained palfrey; but the old noble begged her not to do so, at least during the beginning and end of the journey. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Once more the grey palfrey was brought, and Thomas and the Queen mounted it; and, as they had come, so they returned to the Eildon Tree near the Huntly Burn. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Very early in the night the lady rose from the bed, and taking what wealth she had in her coffer, saddled a palfrey and took the road. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z When she had gone farther she saw, through the thick snow falling, a young and rosy-cheeked damosel coming towards her on a white palfrey. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z Wilt thou not, good harper, hasten into Winchester and bespeak for us a palfrey?” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Basia and Zagloba mounted led palfreys; and Basia gave command to put the Tartar in the carriage and drive carefully. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z There was a sound of rushing water everywhere, and at last the grey palfrey plunged right into it; and it crept up, cold and chill, first over Thomas's feet, and then over his knees. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Very rash is he to require my palfrey of me, when he scrupled not to take the sweetness, the beauty and the courtesy with which my demoiselle is endowed. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z One day a prince, cantering by upon his palfrey, looked up at the tower window, and there saw this lovely creature, surrounded by a flock of pretty white doves. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z They flung themselves from their palfreys and surrounded the two. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z No prince on gaily-caparisoned palfrey was to come riding to the Hall to beg for the hand of either, nor soldiers with sword and spear and nodding plumes come riding their way. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z Near the gentle palfrey which bore its van, I rode on my faithful little mare, for now we had no fear of lurking enemies. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Nevertheless, come what may, my palfrey shall go to the most tender of maidens. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z From all that I can learn, I believe the audience watched Godiva to and fro till the palfrey or its rider grew exhausted, and then left en masse. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z Once the king’s gerefa came to me as I abode in mine house at Taunton with commands for a palfrey for his lord. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z So he leadeth her into his house; he hath set her down from her palfrey, and taking her by the hand hath kissed her more than twenty times. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z The ecclesiastic, who was mounted on his palfrey, and wore his Dominican habit, with polished shoes and white heels, looked very pale and apprehensive. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Then he caused a saddle to be set upon the palfrey, and calling the servitor delivered the horse to his keeping. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Recalled and recalled, again and again that white palfrey paced to and fro, and the mighty multitude would not allow the scene to pass. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z As they were resting in the thatched cottage of a ceorl, there came through the village one riding hotly on a palfrey. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z And now no one guides the damsel, save God only; she gives her palfrey the rein and he turns into the tangled by-way. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z In a black velvet mantle, with ravens' feathers in her pearl-bound hat, and mounted on a snow-white palfrey, the queen, attended by her sons, rode through the villages on the route. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z The palfrey and the maiden drew near a hillock within the forest, where the trees stood so close and thick that no moonlight fell within the shadow of the branches. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z "What though full small the palfreys be, 'Tis better to ride than on foot to flee." King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z So, in the early morning, Wulfhere and a small party of monks on palfreys set forth from the convent. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Full glad she was of the mischance, yet woful that she had no guide, save God alone, for herself and the palfrey who had often passed that way before. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z At the castellan's order, Master Grand's palfrey was immediately led out. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z The palfrey followed the track without hesitation, for many a time he had journeyed therein, both winter and summer. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Arrayed in his most splendid knight's attire, with a rose-coloured shoulder-scarf over his shoulder, and with white ostrich feathers in his hat, he rode a spirited milk-white palfrey. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z But the same would not precisely hold good of Yseulte’s palfrey, which steed, though showy, was not much above the average in pace or staying power. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Scarce had they left it behind when the damsel heard the sound of a horn from the side whither the gray palfrey was bearing her. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z The seigniory of untrammeled instincts; the fief of unsanctified dreams; the palfrey that carries us toward nebulous spiritual hills. The Roycroft Dictionary Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days. 2011-07-02T02:00:10.980Z Upon this fair palfrey Messire William went often to his lady, along the beaten path through the solitary forest, known but to these two alone. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Beside him rode a quiet ecclesiastic on a palfrey; it was the king's confessor. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z Lances and shields he bringeth, with palfreys and chargers, and maketh himself resemble a knight to cheat the customs, so that he may pass free when he cometh to sell his wares. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 2011-06-20T02:00:02.907Z Thus he rideth through the forest upon his gray palfrey; in sore wrath is he, and yet right glad at heart by reason of the wise and good counsel the damsel had given him. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z It rather perplexed us to see the magnificent caparisons of the horses of the cardinals; and more especially to behold the Holy Father sitting on a fair palfrey, bearing the sacred Host. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z But the palfrey stayed his steps on a bridge which led over the moat running round the manor. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z When the king beheld the two well-known palfreys perform their trained step before the bride's car, he was heartily pleased and surprised. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z Soon he saw before him in a valley Sir Bleoberis with Sir Segwarides' wife riding behind his squire upon a palfrey. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 2011-06-20T02:00:02.907Z Meantime, he to whom he had given the palfrey led it away, and returned forthwith to the house of his master, who made great joy. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z She is Fame, her palfrey is Pegasus, and her burning tongues are the voice of Posterity! Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z He had neither torch nor lantern, but the moon shone very clear, and he spied the grey palfrey, which he knew right well. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z "Come hither, squire," commanded the King, alighting from his palfrey and taking a sword from the hand of the Earl of Warwick. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Stopping her palfrey, she looked down into the crowd of merry-makers, amongst which the new Paul was shewing off his wild antics. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z Over bold is he who asketh for my palfrey; nothing of mine will I send to him of whom I have nought. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Would they not laugh at the Lady Grey Eyes on her cream-coloured palfrey, escorted by her trusty knight, Edward of Over-Seas? I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z This sad and outworn lady is mounted on your own grey palfrey. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z And yet, why does she fret her palfrey in its paces—now checking, now urging it onward? The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Where is Ekkehard?" asked the Duchess, who after getting down from her palfrey, had walked through the ranks of her subjects. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z The gray palfrey had been saddled, and when it was led forth, she made greater sorrow than ever she had made before. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z By chance the merlin was perched upon the neck of Vaga’s palfrey; and, while speaking, the Prince had drawn close up, as if to get a nearer view of it. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Again the lady set her palfrey to the river, but Graelent could not suffer to see her go upon her way without him. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Under its shadow, the fair equestrian checks her palfrey to a stand—as if to shelter, hawk, hound, and horse, from the fervent rays of the noon-day sun. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Get ready our horses, my charger and the princess' palfrey. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z Thus the palfrey left the path, and came out upon the bridge which led across a deep water that enclosed all the manor. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z He was upon that horse’s back then; she on a palfrey by his side. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z When the watch heard the noise of the palfrey thereon, he ceased his winding, and coming from the tower demanded who it was who rode so hardily on the bridge at such an hour. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z With a quick jerk the lady dislodged the kestrel from its perch, tossing the bird to the neck of her palfrey—where it clung, clutching the snow-white mane. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Guinevere was with him on her graceful palfrey. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z And the watch on guard sounding his horn heard the noise and clatter of the palfrey upon the bridge, which had crossed there many a time before. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Neither waited for it; but giving the whip to her palfrey trotted off to where the falconer was engaged in releasing the dead heron from the pounces of the hawks. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Looking towards the forest, he saw a varlet issue therefrom riding upon a palfrey. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Having re-entered the gates of the park, Marion Wade checked her palfrey into a walk; and, at this pace, continued on towards the paternal mansion. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Enid slipped through the sleeping household like a ghost to deliver the prince's message to the landlord, hurried back to help Geraint with his armor and came down with him to spring upon her palfrey. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z He knew the palfrey that had long been his own, and he looketh hard upon the damsel,—a more joyful man there might not be. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z She mounted a snow-white palfrey, and attended by a trusty dwarf, set forth: she was clad in a dress of cloth of gold, and her fair locks were bound in a jewelled circlet. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z He rode at adventure through the thick forest upon his grey palfrey. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z She sate negligently in her saddle—the undulating outlines of her majestic form rendered more conspicuous by the movements of her palfrey, as it strained up the acclivity of the hill. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Heaven help you," cried Lynette, and she made her palfrey halt. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z But she committed her to God, and the palfrey bore her away. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Thus Florimell sped on, fearing every shadow and every sound, until when darkness fell, she grew so weary that her palfrey wrested the reins from her slack hold, and went where he would. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z You have a fair palfrey, than which none goes more softly in the world. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z As she reined her palfrey around the corner, she glanced towards the spot where she had abandoned her glove. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Call the woman of the house and tell her to bring the charger and the palfrey," Geraint cried angrily. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z The palfrey seeth the path, full oft had he traversed it, and straightway left the road and the cavalcade of horses. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Florimell received his gifts courteously, but she feared him, and so, when an opportunity came, she saddled and bridled her palfrey, and early one morning made her escape. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z Lend your palfrey to your uncle and my lord. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Her palfrey passed behind the trees, and the horseman was hidden from her sight. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z But Lynette had hurried her galloping palfrey away and would not stop the beast until his heart had nearly burst with its violent throbbing. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z As for the knight who accompanied the damsel, he was so overtaken with sleep that ever and again he let his palfrey stop short in the roadway. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Terror also seized her palfrey, who, as long as breath supplied him with strength, fled onwards. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z He had won but little beyond when the maiden heard the sound of a horn, blown from that place where she was carried by the grey palfrey. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z She came no more outside the enclosure of the park—no more was the track of her palfrey impressed upon the forest path. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z The palfrey follows the path nor goeth astray, for often, both summer and winter, had he been there before. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z It gaped greedily at her, but durst not venture into the water, and turning back avenged its wicked spite upon the noble palfrey. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z None regarded her safety, save God and the grey palfrey, so she commended herself to her Maker, whilst the horse ambled along the road. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Her palfrey rears and ere a groan Escapes her, a stout arm is thrown Around her. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z Seized with pity, Mademoiselle Plouernel whipped up her palfrey, and rode at a gallop towards the very center of the crowd, despite the humbly expressed apprehensions of her equerry. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z The king mounteth upon his palfrey, and good convoy he hath of his wolf, who would not be disparted from him, but kept always at his stirrup. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z As her party left the grounds of Shottery and took their way through the village, she reined up her palfrey, and, with her female attendant, remained a few minutes behind. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Do not concern yourself with the palfreys," replied the Prince, "for I trow we shall have to spare. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Then mounting at the break of day Her milk-white palfrey, leaves her home Behind her, and away! away! Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z They were in full flight when they encountered Mademoiselle Plouernel as she arrived at a gallop on her palfrey, which she immediately reined in upon recognizing them by their black habit and short cloak. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z The gray palfrey well knew this old and narrow way, for many a time had he traversed it. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Nay, I think I could even shoe my palfrey as well as ride him, if necessary. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z My palfrey shall bear her gladly, in recompense of the favours she has granted me, for naught but kindness have I received of her. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The noontide sun's fierce glowing ray Checks not her palfrey's onward way; She goads him on, nor slacks his speed Till pants for thirst her jaded steed. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z Her figure was good, her deportment gracious, and she rode her richly-caparisoned palfrey with natural ease and dignity. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies By it he rode secretly to the damsel many a time, he and his palfrey, all still and quietly. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z And Sir Thomas, who found his choler getting high, put spurs to his palfrey, and, after ordering his keeper to quit the Green, rode off with his company. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The palfrey on which he rode had not his like in all the world. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z A woman's wits are like her palfrey," said the wife—"go quickest when hardest pressed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 I saw three queens with shining crowns Go riding by on palfreys gray; I saw three knights that followed close, And dreams were in their eyes that day. One-Act Plays By Modern Authors Thereafter they set out, and he himself bore his love before him on his palfrey. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Thereafter Sir Gawaine mounted his palfrey and turned him about and departed from that place, still in the guise of a dwarf, and so that prophecy of Merlin was completed. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions He bade, too, that the palfrey and the horses should be saddled and made ready at the same hour, without confusion or disarray. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Behind them rode Constable Herpon armed cap-a-pie, and closely after him, riding between two other warriors on horseback who held her palfrey by the bridle appeared Brunhild. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Annibal!" said La Mole, "I think that I see her white palfrey in the distance. Marguerite de Valois Now ofttimes on this palfrey he rode to seek the damsel through the fair and solitary forest where he had worn a path, known to none save to him and to the palfrey. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z So Sir Gawaine mounted the palfrey and departed without saying a single word to any one, and no one stayed him in his going. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions Then the saddle was put upon the grey palfrey; but when it was brought before the damsel her tears ran faster than they had fallen before. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z As a consequence, the gallop of her palfrey threw Brunhild's body into ridiculous jumps and postures. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter So she sent word that if they would have a palfrey ready for her she would willingly go with their majesties. Marguerite de Valois But thou shalt ride through my land peacefully and without disorder; hang thy helm on the neck of thy palfrey in all men's sight, that no man may do thee any hurt. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z Then Lynette drew her palfrey to one side of the way and to a place whence she might behold all that befell. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The grey palfrey knew well this ancient narrow way, for many a time he had trodden it before. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Let him have but the faintest token that you are still alive, and he will come for you, and, mounted on a white palfrey, you shall again enter the palace as queen. On the Heights A Novel The young lady crunched radishes, with enthusiasm, and spoke disparagingly of a certain hackney which, according to her, had unfairly been awarded a blue ribbon at Piping Rock, gaining a decision over her own palfrey. A Top-Floor Idyl Up rode great William Penn—"Little girl," quoth he, "Jump upon my palfrey here and ride along with me." Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Then Sir Gawaine went to meet that lady, and he laid his hand upon the bridle rein of her palfrey and he said: "Lady, if I mistake not, thou art the Lady Vivien." The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions He lifted her from the palfrey and brought her within his home. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Nevertheless, the gentle and well-fed mule of a curate goes as far as the curveting palfrey of a knight. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Le Vair Palefroi contains the story of a lover who carries off his beloved on a palfrey grey from an aged wooer. A Short History of French Literature "Place it on my shoulders," answered Thetralde blushing; "I dare not drop the reins of my palfrey." The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century The graceful palfrey she rode tossed its head and shook its curb impatiently, but moved no step forward. The Sapphire Cross The maiden was hid in thought, and the palfrey, in haste to reach his journey's end, and knowing well the path, ambled so swiftly, that soon he came to the borders of the forest. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Hazel's palfrey was now brought up; and as we mounted and rode off, the little group at the door still stood and waved a silent, fluttering farewell. With Ring of Shield Common pack horses were not costly, but the easy-riding palfrey and the war horse ranged in price from thirty to seventy-five pounds. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Without, the horse and the palfrey of Vortigern and Thetralde pawed the ground and neighed impatiently, as if calling for their provender. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century She was dressed in ermine, and rode a milk-white palfrey, which she managed with an easy grace that delighted the multitude. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 By this path he rode privily on his palfrey, without gossip or noise, to visit the maiden, many a time. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z His sire took him in his arms and kissed him, ere he mounted his little palfrey to ride to Ludlow with his uncle. With Ring of Shield The good merchants rode on their palfreys to the fairs, bearing pieces of velvet and brocade, embroideries, orfrays, jewels, vessels of silver, and illuminated books. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Before I could reflect I plied the whip upon my palfrey to join him. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century A milk white palfrey with costly trimmings and a purple gold-embroidered covering, particularly attracted his attention. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist Now must I lend my palfrey to the man who has betrayed me to my death, since he has robbed me of that which I desired more than all the world. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Then reddening to his temples with shame at his ill-temper, he added, "There is a horse, to be sure, but he ain't much of a lady's palfrey." Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Antonina gave her grey palfrey a smart stroke with her silver rod, and galloped quickly through the triumphal arch. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Gifted with an eye even more piercing than Charles', Octave had recognized with a shudder the horse of Vortigern close to Thetralde's palfrey. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century With these words she turned her palfrey and rode away as she had come, leaving all who had heard her lost in wonder and admiration. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Therefore she was guarded of none—save of God—and dropping the rein upon the palfrey's neck, she let him have his will. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z "He has fled upon my palfrey, and if he only gets a good start of them I deem him saved." Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians Endless acclamation greeted the liberator; a rain of flowers covered him and his wife, who rode at his left hand on a beautiful palfrey. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The glimmer of the torch fell upon and lighted the white body of Thetralde's palfrey, throwing into the shade Vortigern's horse that was tied a few steps further away. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century As they stood there another knight came by whose shield was green, with a white lion in its midst, and who led a lady on a palfrey. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But those dear white palfreys, how I love them! The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life There is a place still known as the “Queen’s Mire,” near the head of the Braidlie burn, where the palfrey on which her Majesty was riding came to grief. Border Raids and Reivers These we succeeded in doing to our satisfaction; I being fortunate enough to secure the charger of an Austrian prisoner, mademoiselle being already admirably mounted with her palfrey. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II "Wait," and Thetralde approached her palfrey close to Vortigern's horse, leaned over in her saddle, took the two ends of the belt and tied them behind the lad's neck. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century As the victorious knight stood looking on the corpse of his slain foe, there came from Camelot a damsel, who rode up at full speed upon a fair palfrey. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur So of evenings, after tea, When he toddles up to me And goes tugging at my knee, You should hear his palfrey neigh! Second Book of Verse By his side on a graceful palfrey, a lady of dazzling beauty, richly attired, rode along. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. You should have seen her on her black palfrey, with her purple robe, and her falcon on her finger! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Thetralde's palfrey!" and immediately thereupon perceiving the hut itself by the light of the torch borne by Octave, he added: "Oh, King of the Heavens! The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Turning to his attendants, he ordered that a palfrey should be saddled in all haste. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur Some of the pages sprang forward, and upon their arms the lady slipped down from her palfrey; the knight gave her his hand and followed the old gentleman. Weird Tales, Vol. II. They assembled in their robes of state; some of them on white palfreys, some in crystal coaches. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. The king rode from the bishop's palace to the cathedral on a beautiful black palfrey, the nobility walking before him in pairs. Old and New London Volume I P I perch on every pepper-pod, I peer in every place; I prance with every palfrey gay, Yet never run nor race. Mother Truth's Melodies Common Sense For Children He rode by it, but had not followed the highway far when he met a damsel riding on a white palfrey, who saluted him. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur By his side on her white palfrey Rode the lovely Margaretta. The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. At the cavalier's side Master Martin saw a most beautiful lady, also splendidly attired, and riding a palfrey as white as new-fallen snow. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. His brown palfrey is fat, like its master, who does not despise a roast Thames swan for dinner, and whose face shines with good humour and good living. Old and New London Volume I From her palfrey white she leaned, Flanked by giant Moors who trod Close beside the queenly dame Holding up the golden reins. Atta Troll In response thereto a fair lady rode from the wood, mounted on a handsome palfrey. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur With a steady hand she boldly Reined her palfrey, who was bearing With delight so fair a burden. The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. The price of the palfrey is 400 marks. Miss Cayley's Adventures When she reached the King’s side she dismounted from her palfrey. Legends & Romances of Brittany "And a good palfrey," said Little Much, "To maintain him in his right!" Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse Her wanton palfrey all was overspred With tinsell trappings, woven like a wave, Whose bridle rung with golden bels and bosses brave.” The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), Out in the wood There waits a palfrey for you, and the stirrup Longs, as I long, to clasp your dainty foot. Collected Poems Volume Two Forth-riding from the formless folds of the mist dawns on him the brightest vision—a green-robed lady, on a snow-white palfrey. Shirley Setting her body before him on his palfrey, he soon came to the little shrine, and making a bier of the altar laid Guillardun upon it. Legends & Romances of Brittany This heard the Knight's wife A fair Lady and free, She set her on a good palfrey; To green wood anon rode she. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse The palfrey was as fleet as wind, And they rode furiously behind. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer He wears Purple beneath his cloak: his fine sleek palfrey Flaunted an Emperor's trappings! Collected Poems Volume Two So she took her two sons, mounted her palfrey, which was tied up to the tent, and rode away from that fearful spot as fast as she could. The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales Returning to his lodgings in the town, he was leaning from the casement considering his strange adventure when he saw a varlet issuing from the forest riding upon a palfrey. Legends & Romances of Brittany But as they looked in Bernysdale, By the highway Then were they 'ware of two black monks, Each on a good palfrey. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse Perfect simplicity, indeed, as regards, not only her own costume, but “the trappings of her palfrey,” is expected, at the present day, on the part of every well-bred female equestrian. The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual No more on prancing palfrey borne, He carolled light as lark at morn, And poured to lord and lady gay The —— lay. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions And so saying, Simbalda saddled for himself a good steed, and for Bova a palfrey, took with him thirty stout young fellows, and hurried out of the city. The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales ‘Of all the good that I have led to green wood, He hath take it fro me; All but this fair palfrey, That he hath sent to thee.’ Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Longer in land here I cannot abide; Saddle my palfrey, for in haste will I go, After yonder traitors now will I ride, Them for to slo. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse His daughter mounted her palfrey, and Carfax led the beast gently, whilst the maids had to hurry over the rough stones as best they might. Robin Hood He heard his palfrey and her horse in the brush nearby stamping and snorting restlessly. The Saracen: The Holy War He tugged on the reins of his palfrey, pulling her head around. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel I shall her send a white palfrey, It ambleth, by my fay, ..... Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series The Knight light down off his good palfrey. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse "Tied to the saddle of my palfrey you will find my all," murmured the Bishop, sighing deeply. Robin Hood At the crest of the first hill Simon tugged on the reins to slow his palfrey, and turned to look back. The Saracen: The Holy War De Verceuil on a huge black horse—no palfrey this, but a powerful charger—rode up to Simon. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel After them rode the Courtiers on gaily caparisoned steeds, followed by a bevy of Maids of Honour on cream-coloured palfreys. In Brief Authority Then the lady shook her bridle rein, and the palfrey darted forward so quickly that it appeared to be almost flying. Tales From Scottish Ballads All the realm shall be in common; and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to Grass. The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare First rode the doctor on a tall steed, decently caparisoned in dark gray; next, ambled Mrs. Rolt on a hackney horse; . . . then followed your humble servant on a milk-white palfrey. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete Simon guided the black palfrey carefully down the road into the wooded valley west of Orvieto. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel The shoes were well removed, my palfrey shod, And he referred the payment unto God. The Pennyles Pilgrimage Or The Money-lesse Perambulation of John Taylor Then she signed to him to get up behind her on her gray palfrey, and poor Thomas had no power to refuse. Tales From Scottish Ballads I mounted my palfrey, and dashed in pursuit of the dogs. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls I remembered that line of Matthew Arnold's, and the stanza about the Duchess Margaret coming to watch the builders on her palfrey white. A Little Tour of France "Follow me," he snapped, kicking his palfrey hard. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel Christian was to ride one palfrey, Countess the other, and David the third, with Rudolph in front of him. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford So Thomas held his peace, and climbed sadly on the palfrey's back, and once more they started on their awful journey. Tales From Scottish Ballads Francis remounted her palfrey, and without further incident they came to the wharf. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls The bride, accompanied by a distinguished suite, is described, as she arrived at the château upon her palfrey, wearing a rich travelling costume of cloth and velvet, trimmed with one hundred and thirty-nine sable skins. In Château Land Simon jumped into the saddle and spurred his palfrey to a trot. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel On her palfrey white the Duchess Sate and watch'd her working train— Flemish carvers, Lombard gilders, German masons, smiths from Spain. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold She was mounted on a dapple-gray palfrey, and there was a halo of light shining all around her. Tales From Scottish Ballads All the realm shall be in common, and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass. Tolstoy on Shakespeare A Critical Essay on Shakespeare An elegant canopy of cloth of gold was borne over her by four knights of the body; and immediately behind her rode four baronesses on grey palfreys. Coronation Anecdotes Simon's hands were so cold he pressed them against his palfrey's neck to warm them. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel Clad in black, on her white palfrey, Her old architect beside— There they found her in the mountains, Morn and noon and eventide. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold At the sound of it all the squires, and knights, and great court ladies came hurrying out to meet their Queen, and Thomas slid from the palfrey's back, and walked humbly at her elbow. Tales From Scottish Ballads Seated on her black palfrey was Lady Margaret, who had been watching the struggle with breathless and agonised anxiety. Punch or the London Charivari, September 9, 1914 The latter was borne on a litter by two white palfreys, trapped in cloth of gold. Coronation Anecdotes He clucked to his palfrey and spurred her lightly from a walk to a trot. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel He was on foot, and that false fay, his friend, On her white palfrey; here he met his end, In these lone sylvan glades, that April-day. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold A lady was seen approaching the castle, mounted on a palfrey, attended by a cavalier on horseback. Humorous Ghost Stories Lady Margaret, playing her part bravely, sat motionless on her palfrey. Punch or the London Charivari, September 9, 1914 And the palfrey whinnies so loudly that he can be heard far off at sea. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 If from my second some sad dawn You find your favorite palfrey gone, Don't lock the door, and don't Sit down and cry. Stories of Many Lands All the way back, the Lady Elaine sang little songs to herself, and, the while she rode upon her palfrey, touched her zither into gentle harmonies. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern Soon after witnessing this harrowing spectacle, Joinville was requested by the Saracen admiral to mount a palfrey; and they rode together, over a bridge, to the place where the Crusaders were imprisoned. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. As he lay there, half waking and half sleeping, he saw two white palfreys come by, drawing a litter, wherein lay a sick Knight. The Book of Romance Mounted on a palfrey, with a white staff in his hand, the king, with a smiling and cheerful countenance, rode from rank to rank. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History In the Tiergarten at Berlin I saw a German lady riding astride in a kind of divided skirt, and as she was rather portly, her palfrey appeared to be fully caparisoned. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. She was mounted upon a snowy palfrey, whose trappings of scarlet and silver gleamed brightly in the sun. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern I want," said Charming curtly, "to be back at home, riding through the streets on my cream palfrey, amidst the cheers of the populace.... Happy Days He rode a white palfrey, which stept with such calm pride, such assurance and dignity—had I been the Crown Prince of Prussia, I should still have envied that pony. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. He mounted himself on his steed so tall, And her on a fair palfrey, And slung his bugle about his neck, And roundly they rode away. The Book of Brave Old Ballads The bells of St Chad trolled out their merry notes when the ceremony was over, and the bride, on her snow-white palfrey, passed on, escorted by her husband, at the head of the procession. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 He would have put the scroll into her hand, but she swerved her palfrey aside. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern Sister Ursula retreated into the cellar, dropped on her knees, and was praying—praying as Lady Godiva prayed before she mounted her palfrey. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly "So ill, that he scarce could hold himself upon his palfrey," some one told the young knight in the crowd, in answer to his question. The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus The Duchess issued forth magnificently attired, and Don Quixote, out of pure politeness, would hold the reins of the palfrey, though the Duke was unwilling to allow it. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote By his side, mounted on a palfrey hung with golden bells, was a lady clad in scarlet robes embroidered with jewels, who chattered merrily as they passed along. The Red Romance Book Presently it rang again, insistently, and Elaine, with her snowy palfrey, whisked suddenly out of sight. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern The other laughed at this and being now provided with a palfrey, set out upon his way a few days after and betook himself to Milan, to enter upon the Provostship. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio It was an age when women were accustomed to scenes of bloodshed, inured to conflicts in the lists; yet she shuddered as her palfrey picked its way across that field. Under the Rose Now on with the hopeless journey Looking bleak ahead she rode, And the man and the child of no more account Than the earth the palfrey trode. Look! We Have Come Through! ‘You shall ride the ambling palfrey on which I make my progress through the city; and, as for weapons, you will have no need of them.’ The Red Romance Book They seemed all too frail to hold the reins of her palfrey, much less to guide him along the rocky road that lay before her. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern These words were mighty pleasing to the husband, who, for all he had a good opinion of the lady, conceived of her a yet better and said, 'Now is thy palfrey fairly mine.' The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio She touched her palfrey lightly with the whip, and turned her splendid eyes on her votary. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Sudden a dark-faced stranger With his back to the sun, holds out His arms; so she lights from her palfrey And turns her round about. Look! We Have Come Through! I only hope Miss Harwood’s palfrey has not suffered, or her habit either; I am sure the poor animal did not wish to do her harm.” John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Other scenes there were: noble dames, sitting on Flemish palfreys, and watching the flight of the merlin hawk. The Scalp Hunters You can ask me nothing, gold or silver, war-horses or palfreys, sables or ermines, hounds or hawks, that I will not give you.” Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French Close beside him was a little white palfrey, bearing a lady, and on her wrist also was a hooded hawk. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time He gave her no crown of flowers, No child and no palfrey slow, Only led her through harsh, hard places Where strange winds blow. Look! We Have Come Through! He also prepared a palfrey, and directed a groom to accompany it, that Elizabeth might be able to return without delay to the arms of her mother. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea They rode leisurely to church, the distance being about two miles, and a little foot-page ran beside them charged with the care of the palfrey, while they attended the service. Mistress Margery I knew what was meant by this; I knew that gait peculiar to the prairie horse, fast but smooth as the amble of a palfrey. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse So she mounted her palfrey, and rode away from Arundel Castle. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel I see them riding down the village street: He on a horse as black and strong as iron, She on her snowy palfrey, robed in green, Slack reins in hand; the horses side by side. Stories in Verse The ancient Earl, with stately grace, Would Clara on her palfrey place, And whispered in an undertone, "Let the hawk stoop, his prey is flown." The Ontario High School Reader Far on in the van rode Éléonore, Francis's second queen, sister to the emperor, conspicuous for her dignified bearing, dressed in black velvet and mounted on a palfrey with housings of cloth of gold. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 With an angry gesture Sir Gawaine seized her bridle and led her palfrey swiftly to the edge of the camp. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls When the ceremony and the wedding festivities were over, and her palfrey was standing ready at the door, Philippa timidly entered the banqueting-hall, to ask—for the first and last time—her father’s blessing. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Her palfrey was dapple-grey and she herself shone as the summer sun. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children "I read you by your bugle-horn,25 And by your palfrey good, I read you for a Ranger sworn, To keep the king's greenwood." The Ontario High School Reader So he fell on sleep, and half waking and half sleeping he saw in a vision two fair white palfreys come toward him, bearing in a litter a sick knight. Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" And Enid went before him on her palfrey, marvelling what all this might mean. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls The damask robes and caparisoned palfreys, which her husband did not grudge to her as her father had done, proved utterly unsatisfying to the misunderstood cravings of her immortal soul. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel From the palfrey's mane hung little silver bells, nine-and-fifty little silver bells. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children Immediately after, sixty young ladies, elegantly attired and riding on palfreys, issued from the same place, and each lady leading a knight completely armed by a silver chain, they proceeded slowly to the field. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries On the highway he met a damsel riding on a white palfrey. King Arthur and His Knights And when I rose next day, there was a dark bay palfrey, ready saddled, waiting in the courtyard for me. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls I declare to you, O Lucian! it is impossible for me to be mistaken in a palfrey. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection Once again the lady fair mounted her white palfrey, and Thomas rode behind until she brought him safe back to the Eildon tree. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children Twelve ladies in white satin attended her on their "ambling palfreys," and twenty yeomen clad in green. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth As we advanced, we could distinguish a tall cavalier on a stout horse, and a lady riding a palfrey by his side. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham Mary Eden was fetched, came out, and tried the gentle, slightly-built palfrey, and the chestnut was brought too, proving everything that could be desired. The Black Tor A Tale of the Reign of James the First The moneys are not enough to sustain a pair of grooms and a pair of palfreys, and more wine hath been drunken in my presence at a feast. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection He saddled the very palfrey that had brought the little Duchess to the castle—the palfrey he had patted as he had led it, thus winning a smile from her. Browning's Heroines He was in a good deal of haste, having to restore the groom’s dress he wore by the time the owner had finished the morning toilet of the Lord Cardinal’s palfreys. The Armourer's Prentices As for me, I had no eyes or throat for any but that queenly woman, as she cantered boldly on her white palfrey, a pace or more ahead of her glittering courtiers. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Count Julian issued out of the gate of the city, followed by a shining band of chosen followers, while beside him, on a palfrey, rode the pale and weeping Florinda. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4 When my palfrey eyed them askance for their clamorousness, and shrank somewhat back, they quarrelled with him almost before they saluted me, and asked him many pert questions. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection He set the King upon a palfrey, Himself upon a steed; He took him by the bridle-rein, Towards London he gan him lead. Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series On a milkwhite palfrey, sat the fair young bride, deadly pale. Legends of the Rhine By a lucky fortune, as we approached the gate, who should ride up on her palfrey but our maiden herself. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Before that time ladies chiefly rode on horseback, either single on their palfreys, or double, behind some person on a pillion. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4 "Hurry, haste, good fathers, ere it be too late; we have here two stout palfreys to bear you to his couch." The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Kathie and the twins and Alan have the other corner with their doll's house, a tail-less hobby horse, known both as the "palfrey" and the "charger," and blocks and toys without number. We Ten Or, The Story of the Roses Then all at once a swarm of buzzing gadflies came out of the bush and fastened fiercely on the palfrey which bore the fair Gerda. Legends of the Rhine The Charms of Hauteville IT WAS a morning all dew and sunshine, soft yet bright, just fit for a hawking party, for dames of high degree, feathered cavaliers, ambling palfreys, and tinkling bells. The Young Duke Thereupon the emperor mounted his palfrey, the saddest man that mortal ever saw, and went forth towards Rome. The Mabinogion Vol. 2 This, perhaps, is not the only reason why I should stumble and shy along like a balky palfrey when I approach one of the trifling accidents which transpired immediately after our arrival at Sceaux. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV When I arose on the morrow, I found ready saddled a dark-bay palfrey, with nostrils as red as scarlet. The Mabinogion Vol. 1 Upon a milkwhite palfrey, as formerly, sat a noble maiden in bridal state, clothed in undulating robes bordered with fur. Legends of the Rhine In an hour she was on her palfrey and off to see him, falling into a morass on the way. The Heather-Moon His orchestra moves in strangest and most unconventional curves, shoots with the violence of an exploding firearm, ambles like a palfrey, swoops like a bird. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers Do raise him up now when we may, For I hope he and his palfrey Shall not twine301 this night. 1st Torturer. "Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays And I declare that I would not part with him for the best palfrey in the Island of Britain. The Mabinogion Vol. 1 I read you, by your bugle-horn And by your palfrey good, I read you for a Ranger sworn To keep the king's greenwood.’ Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys "I read you by your bugle-horn And by your palfrey good, I read you for a ranger sworn To keep the King's greenwood." The Golden Treasury Of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language The conqueror rode by his side in a meaner attire, and carried by a black palfrey. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. How sweetly they ring, the silver bells on the neck of the milk-white palfrey; not so sweetly, though, as her low, musical tones. Sword and Gown A Novel You had best purchase a palfrey, as fat and sleek as may be found, but with strength enough to carry your weight. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower This, besides a large wardrobe of rich clothes and furs, contains armour and the trappings for charger and palfrey. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series Bidding them rest a while, for they were weary, she went a little way off to fetch her white palfrey. Undine Beautiful palfreys or well-trained glossy mules, richly caparisoned, gracefully guided by the dames and maidens, bore their part well amid the more fiery chargers of their companions. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History And it might be depended on he would bring the bride home on the milk-white palfrey, which one of his squires had led by a silver bridle. The Children's Portion "He is waiting for me in my apartment, now, my lord, having come for the money for the purchase of a palfrey, which I bade him get." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower About this time Lucina's father bought her a beautiful little white horse, like the milk-white palfrey of a princess in a fairy tale, and she rode every day over the county. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel Then when Undine saw that her cry was unheard, she ordered her palfrey to be saddled instantly, and mounting it, she rode forth alone to follow the knight into the Black Valley. Undine Then amid the shouting of the people there appeared, on a milk-white palfrey, Margaret, the Earl's only sister, already famous over all Scotland as "The Fair Maid of Galloway." The Black Douglas Nearer and nearer came the train; louder and louder sounded the clatter, and full in sight came the duke, with the white palfrey, led by its silver bridle, close beside him. The Children's Portion After bringing the Queen in this fashion to the place where the nets were spread, he dismounted from his noble horse and went to assist the Queen to alight from her palfrey. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. III. (of V.) The lady Anna soon found herself alone, but she pressed her palfrey in the direction of the sounds of the chase as they receded in the distance. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales “Your fine palfrey, while being exercised in the court, became frightened, and in running fell into the well.” Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers Still bareheaded, he took the reins of her palfrey and led her to the stand reserved for the Queen of Beauty. The Black Douglas At the head of this vanguard, rode, upon a snow-white palfrey, the Bishop of Avila, followed by a long train of barefooted monks. McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader And see, yonder is a lady's palfrey tethered to a tree. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot As if in reply to his question, a tall, dark-haired girl, of elegant figure and stately bearing, appeared by his side, and with the assistance of a groom, mounted her prancing gray palfrey. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales If their verdict be favorable, she shall ride through the streets of the city on a white palfrey, garlanded with flowers. The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays But from her white palfrey, sitting still where she was, the maiden watched the paroxysms of his sorrow. The Black Douglas There were a couple of palfreys there, and half-a-dozen mules behind, whilst three or four strange monks with a servant or two stood at their bridles. The King's Achievement Brother Philip, who attends me when I ride, and who has the palfrey well controlled, shall lead him in. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Princes kiss his feet and hold the stirrup for him as he mounts his bedizened palfrey. Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation And wouldn't I make a pretty picture riding on the white palfrey, garlanded with flowers, followed by the cheers of the populace—Long live Queen Violetta, long live Queen Violetta! The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays The white palfrey started forward with the reins loose on its neck. The Black Douglas She then helped Bertalda to mount her own white palfrey, and at length they all three reached the Castle of Ringstetten in safety. Famous Stories Every Child Should Know Dear Knight, had the Bishop not forestalled me when he named his palfrey, truly I might have found a fine new name for you! The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century JET Two proper palfreys, black as jet, To hale thy vengeful waggon swift away. Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from Judges and counsellors from their inns would no longer be conveyed by water to Westminster Hall, or jog on with all their gravity on a poor palfrey. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions He dropped the palfrey's rein, which till now he had held. The Black Douglas Finding it vain to cry, she had her white palfrey saddled in all haste, and galloped after her husband, without allowing anyone to attend her. Famous Stories Every Child Should Know Now wherefore gave the Bishop such a name to his white palfrey? The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century In the early fragment "Calidore," the hero—who gets his name from Spenser—does nothing in some hundred and fifty lines but assist two ladies to dismount from their palfreys. A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century When the ruthless axe has prostrated one of these forest monarchs, my good palfrey waits for me, and I count the concentric circles and learn his age. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest The lady on the delicately pacing palfrey turned the darkness of her eyes from the white-robed choristers to the face of the young man. The Black Douglas My palfrey is ready tied up in the wood, a bare stone's throw from here. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young But the Knight was stooping to examine the right forehoof of her palfrey, she having fancied Icon had trod tenderly upon it during the last half-mile; so she passed in alone. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Sir Oliver now appeared, and lifted his wife upon her palfrey. The Secret Chamber at Chad I could dress my goat all up in skirts like the ladies dressed their palfreys, an' I'd wear my hair loose on my shoulders—it's real goldy when it's loose—an' my best hat. New Faces "Even as I came I saw you were wrapped in meditation, and my palfrey going lightly made no sound on the grass and leaves." The Black Douglas He roared with laughter, fell off his palfrey and bawled for his batman, who ambled up balancing a square box on his woolly pate. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 9, 1917 What the mischief, had the Bishop named his palfrey? The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century "Always in such haste," she said, as her own palfrey was led up. The Secret Chamber at Chad Father Omehr nodded, and dismissed the children, who had come for a parting blessing, while the maiden turned her palfrey toward the castle. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century Stopping Darnaway, the young Earl gave the girl his hand, and the white palfrey came to rest close beneath the shoulder of the black war charger. The Black Douglas Passing the bridge they were just rising over the green slope when the children recognised Alice upon her mistress's palfrey. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Well, at length Brother Philip returned, leading the palfrey. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century And again: Ac now is Religion | And a loud buyer, A rider, a roamer about, | A pricker on a palfrey, A leader of love days | From manor to manor. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction She sprang lightly upon her spirited palfrey, and exchanging a few words with the old woman, dismissed both domestics to the castle, and galloped off alone in an opposite direction. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century But the lady who rode on a white palfrey between these two took all men's regard, even in the presence of a marshal of France and a herald extraordinary of the King of Scots. The Black Douglas The palfrey which you so pleasantly noted yestereen is the sole companion of my pilgrimages to and fro for the good of this noble house. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Riding into the courtyard, just as Philip led in the palfrey, I bade him first to see to Icon's comfort; then come to my chamber and report. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century "And then," went on Willie, frowning at the interruption, "the beautiful queen sends for her milk-white palfrey, and she flies to the distant bedside of the sufferin' knight." Heart's Desire And on the morrow there were lords and knights and squires, armourers, yeomen and commoners, and steeds and palfreys, on every hand, and all was ready. The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' A single fleur-de-lys in gold was embroidered on the breast of her white bodice, and the same device appeared again and again on the white housing of her palfrey. The Black Douglas In a mood thus admirably fitted for the encountering of some marvellous adventure, did she mount her little white palfrey, all pranked out and caparisoned for the occasion. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 She had been wont to boast so much of her own palfrey, her riding, and her hunting, that the other nuns had counted upon seeing her gallop gaily over the field. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century You got any palfreys on your ranch, Curly? Heart's Desire A third point on which fairy-lore usually insists is that the steeds of the fairies shall be white; here Thomas of Erceldoune is at variance with the other poems, the elf-queen's palfrey being a dapple-grey. The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' So, riding as was her custom all alone upon a white palfrey, she passed out of their sight towards the south. The Black Douglas Near a side postern stood a grey palfrey, caparisoned for a lady's use, and impatiently awaiting its burden. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 The Lord Bishop, mounted upon his white palfrey, waited without; Brother Philip in attendance. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century He had one leg and one arm, and the plume of his dragoon's helmet was shorn off; but his slight, erect figure still looked noble on a stately white palfrey. A Student in Arms Second Series To this she made no reply, but with her hand on the palfrey's bridle went slowly back to meet her father, who reined up at a little distance and waited, offering Ebbe no salutation. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales For without clatter of accoutrement or tramp of hoof, without companion or attendant, a white palfrey had appeared through the green arches of the woodlands. The Black Douglas The Duchess accompanied her visitor to the castle gate, ordered her palfrey to be saddled, mounted it with the gipsy behind her, and bounded away, never to return. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) But the palfrey, finding himself no longer hemmed in by a heated, pressing crowd, gave, for very gladness of heart, a gay little gambol. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century I see A woman coming toward us, mounted well On a fair Sicilian palfrey, and her face With brow-defending hood of Thessaly Is shadowed from the sun. The Seven Plays in English Verse Though mine is but a palfrey, it would carry you better. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales But the maiden on the palfrey either heeded not or did not hear. The Black Douglas According to the belief of the time, this Alison Pearson transferred the bishop's indisposition from himself to a white palfrey, which died in consequence. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Willing hands, miscalculating the exceeding lightness of her aged body, lifted her higher than need be, above the back of the palfrey. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century She felt like an adventurous princess who rode on her palfrey into a forest of great bare trees and mystic silences, where wan, unearthly shapes pressed upon her way. The Magician But no one took up Tristan’s wager, and the King, taking Iseult’s palfrey by the bridle, gave it to Dinas, and went apart to take counsel. The Romance of Tristan and Iseult The girl having acknowledged their salutations with a stately and well-accustomed motion of the head, reached a hand for Sholto to lift her from her palfrey. The Black Douglas Fearing lest he should molest her finally, Florimell escaped from the hut on her palfrey, which she found in the witch's stable. The Book of the Epic As she lay, she repeated with monotonous reiteration: "Trappings of crimson, and silver bells: mane and tail, like foam of the waves; a palfrey as white as snow!" The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Of the five horses, three only had reached the bank, Briareus and the palfrey, which had fortunately followed Roland down the middle of the chasm, and the horse of the unlucky Pardon. Nick of the Woods Kings were her lackeys, and nations the dust under her palfrey's hoof. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 Behind the Avondale Douglases rode two men abreast, with a lady on a palfrey between them. The Black Douglas And as you enter the tunnel, the last thing you see is the onyx canal and the old women fishing for lambrequins and palfreys. Shandygaff My white palfrey, Iconoklastes, shall be in the courtyard at noon. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century He commenced with a far-fetched eulogium of my ambling palfrey Rusty, who limped along leisurely behind me. Across China on Foot I will give thee food, and my palfrey shall be at thy service in an hour's time. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune She will be sitting gracefully on a white palfrey and hearkening to the bairns singing by the watersides. The Black Douglas We had, meanwhile, placed Alfgar, now partially recovered, on a palfrey; and, supported by my brother and me, one on each side, we led him homewards. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Some thought the Bishop had sent for his palfrey. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century I could go half the way on my palfrey, and walk the rest. The Lord of Dynevor A page and a palfrey pacing nigh, Malva the queen awakes. Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume II. No obedient vassals came, man after man, to make their homage and to offer the tribute which should provide their spiritual superior with palfrey and trappings. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries Your palfrey is yet in the stable, fair Mistress," said William, "and there be likewise the strong sorrel from the farm, whereupon Bridget can ride pillion behind me. In the Days of Chivalry The palfrey stepped as if proud of the burden he carried. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century The maiden's palfrey was none too clever or surefooted upon these rough hillsides, and their progress would be but slow. The Lord of Dynevor Every train into Wilmington is thus attended, as the palfrey of an Eastern pasha by the running footman. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 Whereupon, for that she had two men in the house, and the knight's palfrey, that was in the courtyard, made it impossible to hide him, the lady gave herself up for dead. The Decameron, Volume II I waited and waited in anguish, and hope, and despair, and there came a day when his palfrey stopped at my door, and he came forward himself to speak with me. In the Days of Chivalry But this vision of the Prioress, whom none had ever seen mounted, riding forth into the sunshine on the snow-white palfrey, filled their hearts with praise and with wonder. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Turning with a start, the brothers beheld the form of a slight and graceful maiden, who was pushing her palfrey up beside them. The Lord of Dynevor And that funny-hat prince from Korea—wouldn't you think he could afford to amble around on a milk-white palfrey once in a dynasty or two? Heart of the West [Annotated] And having set her upon a palfrey, he brought her home with pomp. The Decameron, Volume II But when she perceived that all her calling was in vain, she ordered her white palfrey to be saddled immediately and rode after the knight without allowing any servant to accompany her. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English Therefore I desire thee to saddle the palfrey precisely as he was saddled when he went to the Convent of the White Ladies for their pleasuring and play. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Glancing sharply about him, Wendot saw Lady Gertrude's small white palfrey standing precariously on a ledge of rock, and looking pitifully about him, unable to move either up or down. The Lord of Dynevor As this Gallovidian gentleman was taking the air on horseback, near his own house, he was suddenly accosted by a little old man, arrayed in green, and mounted upon a white palfrey. Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in The Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition Among them all sat Agnes waiting on her palfrey, seeming scarcely conscious of the enthusiasm which surrounded her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 Soon he saw before him in a valley Sir Bleoberis with Sir Segwarides’ wife riding behind his squire upon a palfrey. The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights As it passed through the Precincts, the Lord Bishop himself rode out on his white palfrey, on his way to the Nunnery at Whytstone. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century He rode a white palfrey, which stepped with such calm pride, so confidently, so nobly—had I then been Crown Prince of Prussia I would have envied that horse. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Gawain, undeterred by this warning, brought out the lady's palfrey, helped her to mount, and followed her submissively through many lands. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art In fact, the horsemen at this moment opening disclosed to view a palfrey with a lady’s saddle, richly caparisoned, as if for a person of condition. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 “Three ruffians seized me yestermorn, Alas! a maiden most forlorn; They choked my cries with wicked might, And bound me on a palfrey white.” A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago I will then send you my white palfrey, suitably caparisoned. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century One should amble through on a palfrey, or walk, or, better still, pass not through at all, but tarry and dream the days away until the last leaves are off the trees. Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur" Women folk crowded out of the huts and kissed the white feet of the palfrey that bore the Lady Ysolinde. Red Axe Agnes meanwhile was seated on her palfrey, and the whole train passed out of the court-yard into the dim, narrow street,—men, women, and children following. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 Prince, that ancient palfrey, was the most harmless of all creatures, and would long since have been put out of misery but for the tender consideration of his owners. Darrel of the Blessed Isles And the next moment the Prioress was among them, walking the palfrey slowly, settling her veil, which had streamed behind her as she cantered, bending to speak to one and another, as she passed. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Young girls of noble birth, clad in long white gowns trimmed with ermine, and mounted on palfreys, followed their abbess, and behind them the town authorities, feudal lords and administrators of justice. Memories of Jane Cunningham Croly, "Jenny June" We mounted our horses, and under the very humble guidance of the Burgomeister, who led the Princess's palfrey, we were soon again upon the high table-land. Red Axe Horses and all were taken, the spoil of the country round, and Master Sigbert had sent this palfrey for Lady Mabel to ride down.” More Bywords "He ain't much t' look at, but—" He paused a moment as he neared the horse—a white and ancient palfrey. Darrel of the Blessed Isles She may remember the crimson trappings of her palfrey, and yet have forgotten how to sit him. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century At length, in close breast shutting up her pain, Arose the virgin born of heavenly brood, And on her snowy palfrey rode again To seek and find her knight, if him she might attain. The Illustrated London Reading Book So that instead I went about and looked to the buckles and girths, which were all in order, and patted the arching neck of the beautiful milk-white palfrey whereon she rode. Red Axe All was so well planned and executed, that the foe were surprized laden with booty; and their commander, with thirty principal officers, seized on his palfrey, and made prisoners almost without resistance. The Lay of Marie Her hands had twitched so that the astonished palfrey reared. Chivalry It struck him as a curious name for a palfrey. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century He dug his heels into the palfrey's heaving sides and urged him up the hill through the cloud of dust that came rolling down behind the horsemen. Master Skylark For it seemed a strange thing that men so well armed should fear a company of no more than their own numbers, and two of them maids upon palfreys. Red Axe He then mounted his palfrey, and, carrying the body in his arms, proceeded with his attendants to the hermitage. The Lay of Marie There were bondmaidens and seamstresses, an ancient nurse and a tutor of languages; while astride of a palfrey at her father's side rode the youthful lady of the castle. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories This young and lovely lady has, just lately, heard the world loudly calling—on her own shewing, through the neighing of a palfrey bringing to mind past scenes of gaiety. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Nick cried out, and beat the palfrey with the rein; but the chase was short. Master Skylark Who as she rode on her palfrey o'er valley, and meadow, and mountain, Ever was spinning her thread from the distaff fixed to her saddle. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook The lover thanked her; went home, provided the necessary assortment of rich clothes, and other merchandize, of palfreys, beasts of burthen and attendants, and set off for Salerno. The Lay of Marie He set his friend before him on the palfrey, and thus the living and the dead rode together, till they had entered the wood, and come before the chapel. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France The great gates were thrown open, and the Bishop rode his palfrey into the courtyard. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Through the green mead her course she takes; And now her lover's arms enfold A prize more precious far than gold, Blushing like morning's ray; Now mount thy palfrey, Maiden kind! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 343, November 29, 1828 Madame de Steinfeldt instantly ordered her palfrey to be prepared, and her attendants to mount. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 370, May 16, 1829 Two palfreys, somewhat distinguished by their trappings, were designed for Anne of Geierstein and her favourite female attendant. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 373, Supplementary Number So with a little company of men, mounted on swift palfreys, and most privy to his mind, he arrived at Salerno. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France But truly I am pursued by the remembrance of that young thing, beating the floor with her hands, and singing a mournful dirge about the crimson trappings of her palfrey. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century My charger and her palfrey;" then to her "I will ride forth into the wilderness, For tho' it seems my spurs are yet to win, I have not fall'n so low as some would wish. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 The squire and the parson were mounted on their palfreys, the rest of the party being on foot. A Cotswold Village I rode my white palfrey all the way by the side of his big brown horse. Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and Girls She bade the knights of her company to draw rein, and dismount from their palfreys, so that they might refresh themselves a little. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France It was like to the neighing of mine own lovely palfrey, waiting in the castle court at home, until I should come down and mount him. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century He sat perched on a high bay horse, and held on to the bridle of a spirited black palfrey, the hides of both glistening from a long run. The White Company She came down from the stand to where her valet with the palfrey was awaiting her. Four Arthurian Romances "I entertained you, sir," said John, reining up his palfrey haughtily, "for my follower, but not for my counsellor." Ivanhoe The maidens dismounted from their palfreys, and coming before the dais where the King was seated, spake him fairly, as they were fair. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Grave and serene, her head held high, she paced the white palfrey through the gates. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century To his surprise she burst out a-laughing, and, spurring her palfrey, dashed off down the glade, with her page riding behind her. The White Company You must know that the seneschal was fully armed, and his horse was led into the middle of the courtyard, together with a palfrey, as is fitting, for the Queen. Four Arthurian Romances "Nay, let them place him in my litter," said Rebecca; "I will mount one of the palfreys." Ivanhoe She came mounted upon a palfrey, white as snow, which carried her softly, as though she loved her burthen. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France With a gentle caress on the arch of his snowy neck, and with soft words in the anxiously pointing ears, she encouraged the palfrey to go forward. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Half a mile further, where the road topped a hill, they looked back, and the Lady Mary on her white palfrey was still where they had left her. The White Company The Queen walked up to the palfrey, which was neither restive nor hard-mouthed. Four Arthurian Romances |
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