| 单词 | postilion |
| 例句 | He helped stabilize a postilion of need as a platoon designated hitter. Mariners add Zach DeLoach to 40-man roster 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z It weighs four tonnes and is pulled at walking pace by eight grey horses, with a mounted rider or postilion for each pair. Coronation processions: What to look out for and when 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z They worked and traveled most closely with our nation’s first First Family as chamber maids, postilions, cooks, waiters, laborers, seamstresses and valets. Opinion | George and Martha Washington enslaved 300 people. Let’s start with their names. 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z A stranger is surprised at the number of dashing equipages, with postilions and servants in liveries, furnished by this foreign city. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z "Drive on, sir," said Miss Dinah to the postilion, "and pull up at the stone cross." Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z We entered it, and the postilions urged their animals into a mad gallop. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z You fly through the plain; for a very slight gratuity the postilions gallop their horses like mad, which is very advisable in the Marshes. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z There ensued a long discussion of the methods of communication with Nuckett, during which Jasmine's spirits, temporarily exhilarated by the ride behind the orange postilion, sank lower than at any point on the journey. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Then as the hills grew steeper, he took two mules, with a horse in front as a leader, mounted by a postilion, who, with his white dress and turbaned head, made a very picturesque appearance. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z The chaise, named Protection, is occupied by Tory lords, who shout in vain to the deaf postilion. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z The postilion, the conductor, all the world stretched greedy palms under their noses. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z I could not stop within four miles of Paris, however, and I contented myself with running to get a second view of it in the rain while the postilion breathed his horses. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z At last the problem of Nuckett's evening was solved by entrusting the postilion with authority to recall him. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The horses’ manes were covered with frost; the postilion was bundled up so heavily that he looked like an old woman. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z The first of these, in which I rode, was a most gorgeous affair, with outriders and two postilions in uniforms of brilliant colors standing on a platform in the rear of the carriage. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z And now the screes of Bow Fell, flecked with snow, were not more cold and hard than her face as she gazed at the postilion's moving back and saw it not. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z And now came Jack Mount, riding postilion on the horses which drew the post-chaise; behind him trotted the Weasel, 497 leading out Warlock. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z At that moment she caught sight of a chaise driven by a postilion in an orange jacket. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The postilion gave a muffled grunt of appreciation and went on howling with all his might. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Lord Cornwallis looked out at the spectacle in surprise, and lowered the window-glass with a bang to bid the postilions respect the sex, in terms of indignant remonstrance. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z She saw the carriage disappear round the corner with a valet and a valise in the rumble, and the eyes of the occupant fixed steadily upon the postilion. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z Dumfounded, I looked stupidly through the window behind me, then my heart leaped up, for there, at the foot of the garden, stood a post-chaise and four, lamps lighted, and postilions sitting their horses. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z I thought of French postilions—flagellators of the first order, at least as far as “cracking” without intermission testifies; and, finally, of the British horse-racer. The Irish Penny Journal, No. 1, Vol. 1, July 4, 1840 2012-02-11T03:04:02.107Z The horses were put to, good-byes were said to the coachman and postilion—long-legged Tanaichonok was acting as postilion on this occasion—and the pair resumed their journey. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z Yet when the postilions flicked them, calling up red marks upon the skin, they made no movement, nor uttered cry. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Death as a postilion gives notice to a traveller incumbered with his baggage, &c. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z If you love good roads, conveniences, good inns, plenty of postilions and horses, be so kind as never to go into Sussex. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z The postilion on the “wheeler” had turned himself about in the saddle in order to have a peep through the front window of the carriage. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Indeed, what is not permissible there?—Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z Diligences are overturned, postilions blown out of their saddles, and pedestrians carried off their feet. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z He was delivered from them by their taking fright at the noise of the postilion, who, uneasy at the long delay, had come to see what had happened to the traveler. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z “See to the gentleman, will ye?” cried one of the postilions. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Another convincing proof that he rode as a postilion is, that his boots are spurred. The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times 2011-10-23T02:00:21.883Z The last time I saw it was at the turn of the road, full half-a-mile behind me, and the lean postilion trying to put something comfortable into that lanky carcase of his at the auberge. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z An hour and a quarter after David's departure a cabriolet with two horses white with foam and marked with the postilion's whip stopped at the door of the farm. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z No; that would never have done, but it would have been a big relief for the postilion, or whoever it was that had to carry Miss Clarissa's effusions to their destination. Of All Things 2011-10-09T02:00:26.957Z "Go on, go on, postilion," cried the barber, in a voice faltering with the emotions he experienced. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z All the coachmen and postilions and innkeepers were looking out for her; a handsome reward being offered, for sending tidings where she might be met with, to an attorney in London. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z "Monsieur!" said the postilion: "Monsieur!" he repeated; and he looked round wistfully to see if any one was at hand. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z Two barouches, each drawn by four magnificent horses driven by postilions in fawn-coloured satin jackets, followed the hunters. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z This toast being gaily drunk by every one, save the blushing Juliet, the Admiral sent out his grinning sailor, with a bottle of port, to repeat it with the postilions. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z At this moment two o'clock struck, the postilion cracked his whip, and the carriage which held Blanche started. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z She had been traced as far as Romsey, by means of a postilion; but there, too, she had left her lodgings by stealth, in the very middle of the night. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z A loud clack—clack—slap—tap—crack—crack of the whip, flourished over his head with all the gusto and the savoir-craquer of a true postilion, brought me to myself. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The Baronet, with a loud oath, said that the postilion was a scoundrel, for having offended the young lady; and menaced to inform against him, if he received a sixpence. The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z Ambroise, disguised as an old waggoner, preceded me to the small town of ——, where the postilion, he knew, must stop to water the horses. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z "I repeat to you she will start alone—a postilion and two well-armed men behind the carriage will answer to me for her safety." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z She then said she was going to begin her drawing; and bid the postilion wait at some inn, till she went for him. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z Don't disturb yourself, monsieur," grumbled the postilion, who had now got one of his horses on its legs; "'tis nothing! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z She now believed the postilion himself to be leagued with some highwayman; and was filled with affright and dismay. The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z She rushed past ostlers, helpers, postilions, and waiters; seized the hand of the first female that she met; and hastily begged to be shewn to a room. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z The postilion sent in the maid for orders. The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z Pan Gideon's attendants rushed after the horsemen, so that there remained at the sleigh only the postilion and the driver. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z We had hastened through rain and darkness, during the last stage, with a grumbling postilion; for, though we knew the day, we knew not the hour of embarkation. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z The postilion made no resistance; the horses were taken off, and the chaise was drawn back to the high road. The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z Pleased and willingly, therefore, he told his postilion to drive across the plain to ——, whence they proceeded post to Blandford. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z "The postilions appear to be amused, but the Ambassadors are exceedingly solemn." Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z On the box of the equipage sat a driver, and on a saddled horse a postilion, and at each side rode two men armed with muskets and slingshots. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z The trees were leafless, and I could see, too, the carriage and postilions passing like the wind through the plumes and caps. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z It was somewhere between Nuremberg and Hof, that, for the first and only time, I saw a postilion flog his horse unmercifully, or at least unreasonably. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z She instantly demanded fresh horses, for following them; but the postilion said, that he must return directly to Exeter, with his chaise; and enquired where she would alight. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z On Saturday when we were going to dinner we heard the postilion's horn before the palace; the door opened and Borch, the minister of the king, entered the hall. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z He promised to send them notice of the other universities that he should visit, gave them another hearty shake of the hand--the postilion had blown his bugle, and the wagon rolled on its way. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Daybreak again found her en route; and by means of William's conditional mode of payment to the postilions, Miss Compton arrived at Ibertson's Hotel by two o'clock in the afternoon. The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z In this part of Germany there is a popular verse repeated by the postilions, which may be called the German rule of the road. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z Some labourers being in the kitchen, Sir Jaspar proposed driving about in the interval; and ordered the postilion to Wilton. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z Rupert caught sight of it, and beckoned his postilion to stop. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z He is commonly clad in a polonaise, and at his left side hangs the postilion's horn; in his right hand he carries his sword. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z The postilions even receive no pay whatever; they are only allowed a little flour and groats, and for every thing else they and their families must shift for themselves during their whole term of service. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z The postilion observed what sort of weather we should of necessity encounter; pointed to the clouds, and asked if he might return? The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z In a short time, the sight of several hostlers, helpers, and postilions, before a large house, which appeared to be a capital inn, made her cross the way. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z Rupert leaped into his carriage, and bade the postilion drive on with all his might. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z He is in while leathern breeches and jack boots, and wears also the hat of a postilion. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z The carriages drew up, partly in the court-yard, partly in a long, arched gateway; and the postilions, people hired from the village, unyoked their horses, and rode off. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The postilion now remarked, that, on account of the darkness, and the rain driving in his face, he had quite wandered away from the right road, and had fallen into an avenue of the forest. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Harleigh, bowing upon the hands which he ventured not to touch, but of which he felt the impression with a pang indescribable, called to the postilion to drive off full gallop. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z The femme-de-chambre was carrying up the last package: the postilion had got out of his boots, and had placed them to lean against the wall. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z All at once the Knight ordered the postilion to stop, who passionately threw up his arms toward heaven, while it went on rumbling under the carriage, and exclaimed, "Holy mother of God, an earthquake!" Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z Two coaches with outriders and postilions led the way with their precious freight—the elder ladies in the first coach, and the second blossoming with flower-like faces and starred with dancing eyes. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z Well, no doubt, the storm was very violent; but your postilion must be a stupid rascal, to drive out of the road, and break your carriage in that manner. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z A squad of fifteen or more British soldiers surrounded an overturned post chaise, from the tangled harness of which, four frightened and struggling horses were being extricated by trembling postilions. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z Then came ten postilions on horseback, in yellow breeches and blue coats, who played: “We wind for thee the maiden's wreath.” Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z And here on the esplanade elegant pony barouches, driven by natty little postilions, are starting every few minutes from the aristocratic looking hotel to air gay parties of squires and dames around the neighbourhood. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z One of the gypsies, who was to have acted as postilion on the occasion, sold his employment for that night to another, who sold his secret to me. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z The postilion now found out where we were. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z From the postilion they learned that a small but not uncomfortable lodging could be had near the little village of Port Ballintray, and to this spot they now directed their course. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z "There's eleven now striking, Sir, and we may as well send the horses back," cried the postilion, sulkily. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Chessmen of rock crystal and gold we coveted, and we liked the room in which are the great, ponderous, gilded state coaches of some century long ago, with their whips, harnesses, and comical postilion boots. One Year Abroad 2011-03-27T02:00:18.457Z The life of the courier was saved by one of them, who had formerly been his postilion; he was, however, robbed and stripped. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z Anon the postilion drove off, blowing the Tyroler-lied on his bugle as we clattered along the chauss�e, and I was once more, emancipated from all ties, whether hostile or friendly, thrown upon the world. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z The one I liked least of all was one Palillos, who is a gloomy savage ruffian, whom I knew when he was a postilion. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z He obtained a carriage from the diligence company, and two horses and a postilion from the postman at the inn. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z Our first postilion wore the regulation long-boots, a postilion hat, and silver pansies in his ears. One Year Abroad 2011-03-27T02:00:18.457Z Yes, sir," said she, in a grand melodramatic tone that she always reserves for the peroration,—as postilions keep a trot for the town,—"yes, sir, I am well accustomed to your perfidy and dissimulation. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z The door was closed, and the postilion mounted. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z I don't ever remember passing a day of such anxiety as that, for every distant noise of wheels, every crack of a postilion's whip, brought us to the window to see if they were coming. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z "It is impossible to go farther to-night, monsieur," said the postilion, thrusting in his head. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z Our postilion took off his hat; so did the king. One Year Abroad 2011-03-27T02:00:18.457Z Here the passports were examined, the postilions cracked their whips, and I felt indeed that I was "banished from Rome." My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z The postilion, without hesitation, knocked loudly at the outer gate. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z When I came to myself, I was in a small hut, lying on a bed of chestnut leaves, and the place crowded with peasants and postilions. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z "It is simply impossible," said the postilion, stubbornly. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z This man threw his postilion to the horses, literally tying him in their stall till he was beaten by their hoofs to shreds. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z The chaise swept rapidly round the beech copse, and drew up before the door; the postilion, dismounting, lowered the steps, and assisted a lady to alight. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z So far as I can determine, our postilion's injuries are not dangerous, and he declares that B. is only an hour's distance at the furthest. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z I must say, he did n't neglect the opportunity, for he insulted the passport people and the customhouse officers, and the man at the bridge of boats, and the postmasters and postilions everywhere. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z "There is no other place," said the postilion, with an impudent grin. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z Gradually she distinguished what was being said: she gathered the threads of the story which Jean-Marie and the postilion and outriders were hastily unravelling in response to M. le duc's commands. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z The postilions had been told to drive to the hotel, in the Rue St. Dominique; and we sat down to dinner, an hour after our arrival, under our own roof. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z It is broken, the postilion is injured, and we are entire strangers here. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z He it was whose urgent persuasions had determined the guides to proceed, and he now had taken the place behind my own sledge, and actually drove instead of the postilion. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z He called out to the postilion: "Go on! go on! forward!" Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z To Carmail the postilion who had a pistol in his holster he gave the peremptory order to fire a shot into the air or into the crowd, Jean-Marie cared not which. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z A lord in rags counts for less than a postilion in ruffles and a laced coat. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z Planting his feet in the snow and propping himself against the leader's shoulder, the bacchanal exhorted the postilion to drive on; the latter took him at his word, and overturned him in the snow. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. She ordered her postilions to stop and called me to the side of the carriage. The Princess Galva A Romance Rosanette had gone in before him while he was paying the postilion. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z I am sure she'd rather be driven up to a cup of tea and a fire by an American than stand here waiting for a postilion and four. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode So I took to the road with my two noblemen, riding as their postilion; and on the way there happened to me nothing of note. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim We started at five; it was very dark, but the feeble reflex of the snow on each side of the road was preferred by the postilion to the light of lamps. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. The prince, pale and agitated, held in his arms Fleur-de-Marie, half fainting, whilst the postilions were repairing the harness broken in the scuffle. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 It was a hired berlin with two post-horses and a postilion. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z Four days after a postilion came with a report that his Serene Highness of Wurtemberg would arrive within two hours. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. To the hermit of Valsolda all these voices of postilions and of guards, this stamping of horses and jingling of bells, seemed like a real pandemonium. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico The horses are being urged on their mad career by the whip and spurs of a postilion, under the dark sky with a glimmer of light in the horizon caused by the rising sun. 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne), a Memoir. This conveyance he at once secured, ordering the postilion to be in the saddle and ready to start, if necessary, when the mail train came in. Tony Butler It was the medi�val knight and the Russian postilion who were disputing, the latter having maintained that armour dispensed with bravery, while the other regarded this view as an insult. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z By this time the postilions' whips commenced that chorus of cracking by which they are accustomed to announce all arrivals of importance. The Fortunes Of Glencore The old man who discovered the body, and the postilion, were then questioned as to all the details of the place, the hour, and the fact; and then Tom Keane was called for. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) Here and there we pass a private volante, distinguished by rich silver mountings and postilions in livery. To Cuba and Back M'Caskey made a bound on his seat, and threw his cigar through the window, while he shouted to the postilion to stop. Tony Butler She arrived in great ceremony, with a coach and four black horses, with postilions and servants in scarlet livery. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The postilion blew a loud blast, and they were off again. On the Heights A Novel If that were the condition and the only one, after all we might perhaps live to see the four horses and the postilions at Breysgate before we were many months older. The Great Miss Driver He remained with us for some time, sitting under the veranda, the silvered volante and its black horses and black postilion standing under the trees. To Cuba and Back The servant on the box of the carriage had, however, apparently announced Tony Butler's presence, for the postilions slackened their pace, and came to a dead halt a few paces in front of the car. Tony Butler To turn from them to their works, I admire them; but they excite no feeling and they leave no love, except for some Irish steward or postilion. Maria Edgeworth And now he sat up beside the postilion, his arms folded as if to brace himself, for he felt as if his heart would break. On the Heights A Novel The sleeper was now aroused to take the saddle; for in the absence of the regular postilion the Vorspann was obliged to take his place. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) The postilions are always Negroes; and I am told that they pay the owner a certain sum per day for the horse and volante, and make what they can above that. To Cuba and Back Gregor, who had driven him, was in his postilion's dress, but had no horn, got down and unharnessed the horses, and yet the Landlord still sat motionless in the cal�che. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. The famous postilion's letter in the Absentee is hard run by the letter King Corny writes to Ormond when offering him his hospitality. Maria Edgeworth The postilion was the son of a midwife, whose only fault was that she had died some time ago. On the Heights A Novel All was right; and after an affecting exhortation to the postilions to keep themselves rigidly sober, the Saxon rejoined his friend. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 I will go at once to one of the great men's houses, and will kiss his wife in a week, and disguise myself like a postilion, and run away with one of his daughters. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 The maids from the kitchen, and Gregor the postilion, rushed into the room. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. The "Angelus" was ringing as I entered Reichenau, and the postilion—a mountaineer—reverently descended from the saddle, and knelt upon the roadside in silent prayer. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience Baum engaged the postilion in conversation about the life and ways of the neighborhood and adroitly managed to inquire about young lying-in women. On the Heights A Novel I've been doing all I can for him, keeping all the liquor out of the postilions—and that is my reward! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 Under the influence of that determination she drew in her breath and moistened her lips, as the postilion Gregory might when he was about to blow one of his elaborate pieces on the horn. Edelweiss A Story Even his own postilions had lost their hardly earned savings. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. The postilion had styled me an "Excellency," and the landlord received me with all his deference. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience The horses were urged to greater speed, and the postilion blew his horn more merrily than before. On the Heights A Novel A carriage and pair of horses, with a postilion in a gay jacket, waited to take them there. Seven Frozen Sailors "You have your own reasons for acting thus," he said, when the postilion and maids had left the room. Edelweiss A Story A doctor was hastily summoned, and meanwhile the gentleman and the postilion were removed to a cottage. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War The postilion blew his horn till he started the echoes in mountain and valley. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine While they ascended the mountain, the lackey walked on beside the postilion. On the Heights A Novel This d�nouement of the adventures of the first carriage rendered a long halt necessary; during which, the postilion returned to Madrid on a mule, and brought us out a second. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. Gregory, who, in his postilion's uniform, but without his horn, had been driving, dismounted, and began to unharness the horses. Edelweiss A Story Strange as it may seem, it is very light upon the horse, which is also bestridden by the postilion, or calisero. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time "Here we are, Herr Graf!" cried my postilion, who called me Count in recognition of the handsome way in which I had treated his predecessor. That Boy Of Norcott's The postilion blew his horn, the horses started off at a gallop, and Walpurga again felt as if flying through the air. On the Heights A Novel I called to the postilions to pull up at the same time, and in spite of remonstrances, entreaties,—almost beseeching from Mary Crofton,—I persisted in my resolve, and bade them farewell. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance The maids from the kitchen, and Gregory, the postilion, came rushing in. Edelweiss A Story The postilions who wait for fare in the streets pass four-fifths of their time in this way, and dream over their pipes of pure Havana. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time They then proceeded to the house of Mr. Clement: he was killed by his postilion. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 And then the postilion blew a loud blast. On the Heights A Novel There was every reason to expect that we should get off unnoticed, and I hastened out myself to order the horses and stimulate the postilions to greater activity. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance But now the postilion blew his horn, the countess put on her fur pelisse, and was escorted to the carriage by Ivan. Black Diamonds Better for her that she stood in a postilion's jack-boots.—She could never dance in such things?—No! and therefore were they the better; for no Swiss glacier is so slippery as that gas-lighted stage. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 The postilion turned to me for his money, and I paid, and put down once more, 'Alexandre Dumas, thirty francs.' An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections The horses were quickly changed, the old ones going, with heavy steps, into the stable; a new postilion mounted the box, and they were off again. On the Heights A Novel The sharp crack, crack of a postilion's whip started him from his musings, and, looking up, he saw a post-carriage approaching at full speed. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Look at that troop of horses," said the Viscount, as the postilions passed beneath the window in a long file with the cattle just released from the travelling-carriages. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Bear it I——better than I did; and, except when scolding the postilions for not going twelve versts an hour, in deep snow, she enjoyed herself the entire way." The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Suddenly, however, his attention was caught by the postilion's bugle sounding, several hundred feet below him, and, in a bend of the road, he saw the dust left by the fast-descending carriage. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life At the sound of the evening bells, the lackey and the postilion lifted their hats and the waiting-maid folded her hands. On the Heights A Novel And now the loud cracking of the postilions' whips drowned all other sounds as the horses tore along through the narrow streets, making the frail old houses rock and shiver as they passed. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "There!—I think I heard the crack of a postilion's whip," cried Sybella, as she went outside the window to listen. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day As he spoke, he hastened to his bedroom, and, providing himself with a case containing his duelling-pistols, he hurried downstairs, ordering the postilion to drive to the Russian Embassy. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas He well knew the pace at which a continental postilion descends a mountain, and how the steepest galleries of Alps and Apennines are often galloped down at speed. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The cow in the stable bellowed and groaned, but the sounds were drowned by the postilion's fanfare. On the Heights A Novel I went up Mount Cenis, as other strangers were doing, when a postilion approached me, saying, "The lady ought to take a mule; to climb up on foot is too fatiguing." The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun The jingle of the postilion's equipment in the court beneath now informed me that a Government cal�che stood awaiting me, and I speedily began my preparations for the road. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Then a long interval, in which nought was heard save the happy whistle of some poor postilion, who, careless of his errand, whiled away the tedious time with a lively tune. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I The bugle of the postilions at length announced that "time was up," and the half-hour, which German politeness accords to leave-taking, expired. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life They continued on their journey, disturbing lazy horses and sleepy postilions at every station. On the Heights A Novel In St. Petersburg, as in Moscow, the great lords and all the notables of the empire drive six-or eight-in-hand; their postilions are little boys of eight or ten, who ride with amazing dexterity. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun She got quickly into the carriage, the postilion blew a cheerful tune as if in jubilant defiance, and in a moment they had disappeared round the corner of the street. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. I saw Madame Riano often enough driving in or out of her courtyard in her great purple and gold coach, with her purple and canary postilions and four cream-colored horses. Francezka Directly the postilion mentioned the name all the experiences of the eventful autumn days which I had spent there recurred to my mind with lifelike reality. Weird Tales. Vol. I Coaches come, in front postilions; Splendid uniforms are glittering And with retinue attended Steps an aged lady onward To the portal of the Dome. The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. In the yard behind, horses neighed, postilions shouted, maid-servants laughed, coaches rattled. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 A crowd collected in front of the inn, and we marched up and down, dressed in some of her clothes, smoking, till the postilion's horn sounded, and off we set again. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. The postilions had been told to drive to the hotel, in the rue St. Dominique; and we sat down to dinner, an hour after our arrival, under our own roof. The Redskins; or, Indian and Injin, Volume 1. Being the Conclusion of the Littlepage Manuscripts Sir, they have added two cart-horses to the four old geldings, because my lady will have it said she p. 51came to town in a coach and six—heavy George the ploughman rides postilion. Old Roads and New Roads Down the way, dashing and splashing, and scattering man, horse, and cart to the left and right, came an open barouche, drawn by four smoking steeds, with postilions in scarlet jackets and leather skull caps. Lavengro The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest There were postilions and outriders and footmen arrayed in the Imperial livery with the Imperial crown. The Missourian Then there had been that dreadful arrival, when Betty and the driver and the postilion had all laughed at him. Two Maiden Aunts On the day appointed, the three travellers set forth in a chariot driven by postilions, and in the course of a week's journeying through strange countries came at last to Ule. The Flamp, The Ameliorator, and The Schoolboy's Apprentice At the next stage the postilions have to be beat up: they came out swearing. Old Roads and New Roads ‘And the horse-shoes?’ said I. ‘The donkey-shoes you mean,’ answered the postilion; ‘why, I suppose you persuaded the blacksmith who married you to give you, before you left, a few lessons in his trade.’ p. Lavengro The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest On the way back to town Jane orders the postilion to drive into the private grounds of a palatial Cuban residence, where she boldly announces herself and party to the proprietor in good rolling Spanish. Due South or Cuba Past and Present While they were there, suddenly an open carriage, with a postilion, came upon them unawares, and they had to retreat out of the way. Is He Popenjoy? "Drive to the village," he said to the postilions; then horsemen and carriage clattered down the hill. The O'Ruddy A Romance To look like an English jockey or postilion, was long the object of fashionable ambition with Parisian dandies. Old Roads and New Roads Sometimes they clattered through the narrow streets of a tiny village, while the coachman snapped his whip, and the postilion in his scarlet coat and brass buttons, sounded his bugle loudly. John and Betty's History Visit Now, if reins were used, there would be no occasion for the postilion at all, but a Spaniard or Creole would think it demeaning to drive his own vehicle. Due South or Cuba Past and Present I was highly diverted with looking what a curious figure the postilions in their jack-boots, and their rats of horses, made together. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 The late Sir Thomas Robinson was a tall, uncouth figure, and his appearance was still more grotesque, from his hunting-dress: a postilion's cap, a tight green jacket, and buckskin breeches. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Nevertheless, when his post-chaise was announced, he staggered to it as well as he could, and stumbling in, bade the postilions drive to Arundel. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The riders on the saddles are in the costume of French postilions. Sielanka: An Idyll The streets about the doors of the hotels resound with the crackling of whips and the stamping of horses, and are encumbered with carriages, heaps of baggage, porters, postilions, couriers, and travelers. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I Mrs. Washington had her chariot and four, with driver and black postilion in livery, more, perhaps, to entertain and honor her distinguished guests than for personal enjoyment. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services At once the postilions cracked their whips, and the four horses started at a gallop. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson By these passes my lord's gilt carriage floundering through the ruts, as he swears at the postilions, and toils on to the Residenz. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges In short, you are completely in the postilion's power; and he is quite as much an autocrat in his way as the Czar himself. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge Mr. Seymour leaped the ditch, followed by Walter and one of the two postilions. Harper's Young People, December 16, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly She performed the journey in her own carriage, a chariot drawn by four fine horses, with black postilions in scarlet and white liveries. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services A mourning-carriage, containing the heart of the deceased in an urn, was drawn by six horses, decorated with the richest funereal caparisons, and led by postilions in the mourning-livery of the house of Orleans. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series It is night ... the postilion blows his horn ... Jewish Literature and Other Essays The harnessing of an Italian diligence is a mystery to all but an Italian postilion. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The exultation of the people had risen to the utmost height of national enthusiasm; and Europe was pronounced, by every Frenchman, from the Directory to the postilion, to be at their feet. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 My father was travelling alone over Blackheath when the postilion was ordered to stop, a pistol presented at my father, and his purse demanded. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville The state equipages of the Prince of Wales and of the Dukes of Sussex and York, with postilions in state livery, closed the procession. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series Some there were lounging in their carriages, gliding through parks, a greyhound bounding along in front of the equipage, driven at a trot by two small postilions in white breeches. Madame Bovary A Tale of Provincial Life We were not yet at Rome; but we did all that men could with four, and sometimes six, half-starved animals, bestrode by drowsy postilions, to reach it. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge In this courtyard was standing a carriage with two horses, on one of which was a postilion, and they saw, shining in the darkness, the cuirasses of a dozen musketeers. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Meanwhile Gaston posted along the road to Nantes, leaving behind him all postilions, whose place, then as now, was to hold the horses instead of urging them on. The Regent's Daughter I turned out a couple of postilions in the old red jacket of the old Royal red for our ride, and it was like a holiday ride in England fifty years ago. My Father as I Recall Him Rudy's father had been a postilion, and the large dog which now lived in his grandfather's cottage had always followed him on his journeys over the Simplon to the lake of Geneva. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen The postilion cracked his whip,—I saw the diligence move off,—and the sound of its retreating wheels seemed like a farewell to friends and home. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The listening continued; and when the sounds ceased, as the carriage stopped at the door, and the postilion's whip cracked over the restless horses, a cry of terror rang through the room. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 Gaston took the purse, while a postilion unharnessed a horse and led it to him. The Regent's Daughter If you stop to dine," said successive jack-booted postilions, quickly fastening the traces at each relay, "you will never catch the Munich train at Garmisch. Hortus Vitae Essays on the Gardening of Life "Your father was the postilion, and I was the postilion's dog," said Ajola. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen At last, however, the formidable process of loading was completed, and away we went, rumbling heavily over the streets of Turin to the crack of the postilion's whip and the music of the horses' bells. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge We caught the postilion at disadvantage as he was flogging the weary animals up the brow of the hill. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 He had already passed Sevres and Versailles, and on arriving at Rambouillet just at daybreak, he saw the innkeeper and some postilions gathered round a horse which had just been bled. The Regent's Daughter The postilion was ordered to stop, and for refusing he was cut on the face and ankle. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847. As the stoutest and oldest dowager of the lot he had obliged her to dance a minuet with him, the 15 terrified coachman, postilion, and solitary male passenger covered by his companions’ pistols the while. Antony Gray,—Gardener There are no postilions in the world, I believe, who can handle their whip like those of Italy. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge At the first cry of the postilion a bewigged powdered head had been thrust from the window and immediately withdrawn. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 December 22nd.—Through the carelessness of the postilions, Sir Moses' carriage was driven against a cart, the pole of the former being broken. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 The Primate ordered the postilion to drive, at which Russell fired at the man, and called to his associates to join him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847. The Brave, and I, and the postilion, were constantly at work, in extricating the whole concern from a tangle, like a skein of thread. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete The night wore on without any noticeable event, or any special interruption, save what was occasioned necessarily by our arrival at the several stages, and the changes consequent thereon of horses and postilions. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge Long before we saw the chaise, the cries of the postilions urging on the horses were to be heard. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 The Italian postilions, it must be owned, are a comical set. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I The postilion dismounted and cracked his long whip several times, whilst fresh horses were put to. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Our postilions were all boys—ruddy, hardy young fellows of fourteen or fifteen, who drove well and sang incessantly, in spite of the cold. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The murmur of the brook, the wing of the bird, the creak of our diligence, the voices of the postilion and conducteur, all felt the softening influence of the hour. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The postilion whipped up his horses and drove off. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Right before the boot was the postilion's seat. Rollo in Geneva Travellers stopped to gaze, to moralize, and to pilfer; postilions and poets scraped off skulls and thigh-bones.... The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 The postilions fastened our sleds behind their own large sledges, with flat runners, which got through the snow more easily than ours. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland "All right," shouted the passport official: the gensdarmes, who guarded the path with naked bayonet, stepped aside; and the quick, sharp crack of the postilion's whip set the horses a-moving. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge From this signal it appeared that there was sufficient room, and the postilion addressed himself to proceed by so unusual a route. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 The postilion then climbed up, with the reins in his hand, and called out to the horses to start on. Rollo in Geneva Flaminius is unknown; but the postilions on that road have been taught to show the very spot where Il Console Romano was slain. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 At the last station we got a boy postilion and two lazy horses, and were three hours and a half on the road, with a temperature of 20° below zero. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The stages were short, and the halts long; for which the postilion had but too good excuse, in the tangled web of thong and cord which formed the harnessings of his horses. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge They took quite a walk, too, along the turnpike road, and saw a post-chaise drive swiftly by, with a footman behind, and a postilion in livery on one of the horses. Rollo in Scotland When we changed horses we always changed the postilion too. Rollo in Geneva This military sort of strictness, still more than the abominable jargon of the postilion, made me aware that I was about to enter the dominions of King Frederick William. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 We had the same sledges as the previous night, but new postilions and excellent horses. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland I jumped out; and, stretched on the road, pallid and motionless, lay the foremost postilion. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge As the carriage came abreast and the postilions reined in their mounts before turning into the crowded Strand, the girl turned her head for a second and her eyes seemed to rest on Malcolm. The Book of All-Power A new postilion always came with every new team. Rollo in Geneva Just outside Mannheim he causes the postilion to stop, while he contemplates the place of the mad student's execution, which goes by the name of "Sand's Himmelfahrtwiese," or the meadow of Sand's ascension to heaven. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 There was a large house on the top of a hill on our left, and, to our great joy, the postilions drove directly up to it. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland I awoke at day-break, and found the postilion yoking the horses in a perfect hurricane of wind and rain. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge Cinderella brings the rats, the largest of which the fairy converts into a handsome postilion with a fine pair of whiskers. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide I counted up how many the diligence would hold, and found that in all, including the two postilion's seats, and the conductor's, that there were places for twenty-one. Rollo in Geneva Never mind how hot our pace is, Conjure up the past instead; Dream of chaises and postilions, Turnpike bars that ope and shut; Try to get some more resilience Into your confounded nut. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, May 20, 1914 Our postilion was a silly fellow, who could not understand whether his money was correct. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland But when he is alone, he falls asleep and the faithful cricket prophetically shows him his wife fast asleep in a dream, while a little boy in miniature postilion's dress plays merrily in the background. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Still I had travelled very fairly; for an Irish postilion knows how to make an Irish horse go very fair pace. Japhet in Search of a Father As soon as we had got over the bridge, we struck into a beautiful road across the country, and the postilion cracked on faster and harder than ever. Rollo in Geneva "Here, my child," said the godmother, "is a coach and horse, too, as handsome as your sisters; but what shall we do for a postilion?" Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk As it grew lighter, we were surprised to find that our postilion was a girl. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland He begins the romance of a young postilion, who had the luck to be carried away by a Princess, having touched her heart by his beautiful playing on the cornet. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas I paid the chaise and postilion, and soon afterwards heard it drive off, on its way back. Japhet in Search of a Father When we were going through any of these villages, the postilion drove faster than ever. Rollo in Geneva The fairy chose the one which had the longest beard, and touching him with her wand, he was instantly turned into a smart, handsome postilion, with the finest pair of whiskers imaginable. Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk Everything was stowed in one of the sleds, which was driven by the postilion; the other contained only our two selves. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Once more on its way, our conductor returned to his own coach; and, with the help of our postilion, reharnessed our horses. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 Whereupon the postilions leaped down and stood to their horses’ heads. The Dew of Their Youth The postilion said that they were to stop there with the carriage, and go to the fountain on foot. Rollo in Geneva "If you will give your horse in charge to the postilion, we will attend you at once." Rookwood Our Finnish postilions were pleasant, cheerful fellows, who insisted on our riding when there was the least prospect of a road. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Every available hand, not occupied in aiding the conductor and postilion to unharness the diligence horses and put to the fresh team, was enlisted in the service of the boat-hauling. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 The great wide road leading to it from Eltville testifies to its former popularity in the days of family coaches and postilions. A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes The postilion handed the lanterns up to the conductor, and he lighted them with some matches that he carried in his pocket. Rollo in Geneva The postilion did his best to rid them of the assailant. Rookwood By this time our horses had arrived, and one of our new postilions prepared himself for the journey, by stripping to the loins and putting on a clean shirt. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland But in an irritable and impetuous manner, of which I had never seen the least symptom before, he ordered fresh horses, and bade the postilion drive on with all the speed he could. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 In a very few minutes afterwards, the postilions came out with the horses. Rollo in Rome When I wanted to get out I had to climb over the boot to the postilion's seat, and so get down by the little iron steps. Rollo in Geneva Hark ye, boy," continued he, addressing the postilion; "remain where you are; you won't be wanted yet awhile, I imagine. Rookwood Mem.—If you wish to travel with speed, make your postilion angry. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland On a sudden he called aloud to the postilion to stop—threw open the carriage-door, and walked in a rapid pace down towards a river that for some time had accompanied our course. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 It is a very common thing to have them driven, not by coachmen, but by postilions. Rollo in Rome Accordingly, when the carriage came to the door, Rollo, after seeing his father and mother safely seated inside, mounted on the top with the postilion, and so they rode away. Rollo in Geneva The rat-trap contained two large rats; one of these she turned into a coachman, and the other into a postilion. Cinderella The people were all half-idiots, even to the postilion who drove us. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland How must they have longed to say what they must not say before the postilions, in whose eyes Count Fersen must be a driver, and nothing more! The Peasant and the Prince The postilions dress in a sort of livery, which is quite gay in its appearance, being trimmed with red. Rollo in Rome There was a front seat in the carriage, where Rollo might sit if he chose; but he preferred riding outside with the postilion. Rollo in Geneva Drive on, postilion, with your cage of monkeys. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. The landlady's son, a tall young Viking, with yellow locks hanging on his shoulders, acted as postilion, and took the lead. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The king argued with the postilions about proceeding another stage: but their horses were so tired, they would not hear of it. The Peasant and the Prince Because I like the looks of them," said Rollo; "and then we always go faster, too, when we have postilions. Rollo in Rome Some came in cabs, with their trunks on before with the postilion. Rollo in Geneva Suddenly, however, a strap broke, and the postilion got off his seat to tie it up. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. We had gone about a Swedish mile when the postilions stopped to feed the horses before a house on the Russian side. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland At the hamlet of Bondy they were to meet the two waiting-women, with their luggage in the new chaise, and postilions with fresh horses. The Peasant and the Prince The postilions did indeed drive very fast, when they once got upon the road. Rollo in Rome The postilion stopped at this village to give the horses a little drink. Rollo in Geneva This was addressed to the postilion, who just then pulled up at the door of a village inn, and giving a blast with his horn, shouted loudly for his remaining passenger to appear. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. Not one day was our departure postponed; with post-horses and postilions we posted post haste to Brussels. Olla Podrida The postilion, who was to convey us to Rochefort, was already at the door of the house in which we lived, to conduct us to his carriage, which waited for us at the Orléans gate. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. The postilions always expect a buono mano from the passengers in the stage coach, especially from those who ride in the coupé. Rollo in Rome The postilion descended and opened the carriage door, and then pointed up an avenue of trees, which he said led to the chateau. Rollo in Geneva At this moment the rattling of wheels, and sound of a postilion's horn, was heard. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. For Colonel Mannering instantly posted off to the south, having first of all sent despatches to Mr. Mac-Morlan by the untrustworthy postilion—the same who arrived a day too late for the sale. Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North It was broad day when we quitted d'Etampes; and our postilion, who had spent the greater part of the night in drinking with his comrades, was something less than polite. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. On the opposite side of the arched way was a door leading to another hall, where there was a table set for the conductor and the postilions. Rollo in Rome On one side of the peer is Mr. Campbell, the architect; on the other, his lordship's postilion. The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency But the postilion either did not or would not hear, and some time elapsed before the painter could persuade his well-meaning companion of his peaceable intentions. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. A postilion was riding upon one of the horses. Rollo in Switzerland After a hasty breakfast, the postilion arranged our trunks, and off again we set. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. They soon arrived at the diligence office, where there was a bright light of lanterns, and a bustle of people coming and going, and of postilions bringing out horses. Rollo in Rome A portly gentleman, with a sword and cane in one hand, is deaf to the entreaties of a poor little deformed postilion, who solicits his customary fee. The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency What system of inquiry will declare whether the weary traveller will not oversleep himself, or smash the head of his postilion for not awaking him at a frontier? Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General Twenty-five came driving over in a big carriage, with four gaily decorated horses, postilions, hampers of lunch, flutes and horns, and much jollity bottled up for the occasion. Shawl-Straps A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag "Then postilions often fall on the woads here?" Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes There is a postilion for each pair of horses, and he sits upon the nigh horse of the pair. Rollo in Rome And when I think upon a pot of beer— But I won't weep!—and so drive on, postilions! Don Juan The Hottentots, like postilions, are always boys to the end of their days. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand Upon this the postilion pulled up short, when down came the window of the carriage, and an inquiry from it took place as to the reason of the stoppage. Recollections of Old Liverpool "Well, wattle away then!" said the enraged traveller, as he threw himself back in the chaise, cursing all the postilions in Ireland. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes All the driving is done by the postilions. Rollo in Rome He was most distinctly aware of pleasure in the sight of the Tory candidate driving past, at a pace to overtake steam-cars, in a coach-and-four, with amateur postilions and an orchestra of horns. Clayhanger My stud groom has special orders never to send out the postilions on the same mounts oftener than twice a week!” Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story Having proceeded a few yards, a carriage passed him driven by a postilion. Recollections of Old Liverpool "Yis, your honour, and he's a postilion himself—only he lost his horses and the shay—he got dhrunk, and fell off." Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes When there are four horses, there are two postilions, and when there are six, three. Rollo in Rome The red hero was drawn through the town by six greys, with postilions in silk jackets, amid the music of bands, the clash of bells, and the cheers of the crowd. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 She and her two postilions descended, and Martin gathered up his reins. Just Patty A gentleman of Trinity College, travelling through France, was annoyed at the slowness of the pace, and wishing to urge the postilion to greater speed, tried his bad French until he was out of patience. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings A man wrapped in a cloak sat on the box, directing the postilions. The Queen's Necklace "I am glad we are going to have postilions, uncle George," said Rollo, as they were getting into the coach. Rollo in Rome He shouted to the postilion, and the huge, lumbering vehicle was set in motion. Scottish Ghost Stories The postilion spurs his horses, cracks his whip, and dashes at full gallop into the town of Montacute, the capital of the forest. Tancred Or, The New Crusade Six of the horses are held in hand, and the leaders are managed by a postilion. Recollections of Europe Of all places about our equipage, I should have preferred riding with the postilion. A Flat Iron for a Farthing or Some Passages in the Life of an only Son In the mean time the horses trotted and galloped on until they had gone about ten miles, and then at length the postilions brought them up at the door of an inn, in a village. Rollo in Rome Brief harnessing done, the postilions with their churn-boots vault into the saddles; brandish circularly their little noisy whips. A Book of English Prose Part II, Arranged for Secondary and High Schools Here, where we are," said the postilion, "was the first battle; but there was another, two years afterwards, over there, the other side of Trogen, where the road goes down to the Rhine. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 They dress in a particular way, without being at all in livery or uniform, like the continental postilions, talk in a particular way, and act in a particular way. Recollections of Europe One night he had retired to rest after listening to a protracted exposition of the Fräulein's projects for his future, when he was roused by the sound of a postilion's horn. The Youth of Goethe Fresh horses were standing all ready at the door, with new postilions. Rollo in Rome By the horses' heads stood a gorgeous, grinning man, dressed in livery such as postilions may have worn a hundred years ago. The Heather-Moon Just before reaching Trogen, the postilion pointed to an old, black, tottering platform of masonry, rising out of a green slope of turf on the right. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 Out of it came a chariot of polished steel, inlaid with gold, drawn by six green mice, the coachman being a rose-coloured rat, and the postilion a grey one. The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew The postilion brought a letter which cleared up the mystery of the delayed messenger. The Youth of Goethe The postilions started the horses with a strange sort of a cry, that they uttered while standing beside them, and then leaped into the saddles just as they were beginning to run. Rollo in Rome The photographer and the postilion both came forward to help, but Sir Somerled wouldn't let his bride be touched by them. The Heather-Moon "The sun will soon drive away these mists," said the postilion, "and when we get up yonder, you will see what a prospect there will be." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 An hour had passed since he had admired, in this room, M. Mälzl's chess-player and postilion, and now he looked wonderingly at the young man who had tried to assassinate him. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Even in roadside inns, where I have seen from twelve to twenty coachmen and postilions sitting down together, nothing but tea was being drunk. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers The coach itself, which came from Naples, and also the conductor and postilions, were all left at the border, and the passengers were transferred to a new turnout which came from Rome. Rollo in Rome Out leaped the father, as the postilion drew his horses up, and the bride sought refuge in the bridegroom's arms. The Heather-Moon The postilion was loud in his regrets, yet I thought the picture best as it was. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 Let your postilion still play to the marshals. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Ten francs to the postilion who can saddle him in two minutes. Bohemian Days Three American Tales The conductor came for his buono mano, the new horses were harnessed in, the postilions leaped into the saddles, and thus both parties set out upon their night ride. Rollo in Rome On one rode a postilion, and out of a window leaned an old man in a tall hat and a brown coat with brass buttons and a high velvet collar and ruffles at the wrist. The Heather-Moon My postilion mounted, and the breathed horse trotted merrily along the winding level. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 The impatient postilion is sounding his bugle again. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia The officer called on the postilion to stop; whereupon Mr. James O'Connell pulled down the window. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell The postilions drove exceedingly fast all the way over the marshes. Rollo in Rome The master is vainly seeking cure, comes every year, and always supplies postilion and guard with the money to buy flasks of wine. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 He beguiled the time with Homer and Clarendon, talking with his servant, Caplin, and his dog Muff, and sometimes with the French postilions, and he found them the least rational of the animals mentioned. Gibbon "Ah, a postilion!" exclaimed Napoleon, "and it will blow us a tune on the bugle?" Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Hans Felder,' he bawled to the postilion, 'I charge you not to move; the horses may be led back to the stable: the gracious gentleman has called me a rogue. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 435 Volume 17, New Series, May 1, 1852 He then ordered the postilions to drive on. Rollo in Rome This the postilion tells me and my fellows, and suggests that the "honorable society" should follow the worthy nobleman's example. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 And when I think upon a pot of beer—— But I won't weep!—and so drive on, postilions! The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 The postilion raised its arm, seized the bugle hanging on a silken string around its neck, put it to its mouth and commenced blowing. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia It was in vain that I put my head out of the window, and bawled to the postilion to proceed. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 435 Volume 17, New Series, May 1, 1852 Then they mounted the postilions and the civilians on the spare horses, hastily threw open the gates and the whole band rushed into the courtyard. The Poor Plutocrats Rudy's father had been a postilion, and the large dog in the room, had always followed him on his journeys to the lake of Geneva, over the Simplon. The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales. And at Grampound in the grey of the morning he almost ran slap into a chaise and pair proceeding westward, and likewise as if its postilion wanted to break his neck. News from the Duchy That is impossible, madame," said the postilion; "my horses are exhausted, and I myself am so weary that I am almost unable to stand, for I have been on horseback for three days. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Having finished his peroration, he proceeded to call witnesses to the fact of the abuse, and cited Hans Felder, our postilion, to be first examined. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 435 Volume 17, New Series, May 1, 1852 Why, that Palmer drove down with a coach-and-four and postilions, and he kept us all alive for a week. The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary The word-master, in disabusing the postilion of this idea, gave utterance to the conviction that he might search the world in vain for a nature more heroic and devoted. Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 He paid the postilion who had brought them from Lancaster, and stood quiet until the carriage had driven off. A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden "Tell me honestly and directly," she said to the footman, "why does the postilion drive so rapidly?" Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia They have added two cart-horses to the four old mares, because my lady will have it said she came to town in her coach-and-six; and ha! ha! heavy George, the ploughman, rides postilion! History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour The emperor's postilion was frozen to death, and had to be replaced by an Italian officer, who volunteered his services. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 In the same way, when one is traveling by imperial post carriage, the postilion must deliver his passenger safe and sound at the next post station, or be promptly arrested. Russian Rambles It was eleven o'clock, and quite dark, when I reached Varennes; the carriages arrived also, and were delayed by a dispute between the couriers and the postilions, who refused to go any farther. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Tell the postilion that I shall provide for the education of his children, if we reach Küstrin in fifteen minutes," replied the queen. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Among the splendid and fanciful equipages of the masqueraders, was one, containing the Duke of Monteleone's family, in the form of a ship, richly ornamented, and drawn by six horses mounted by masks for postilions. The Diary of an Ennuyée She could never meet a travelling-carriage without stopping to watch it, and envying the postilion who drove it or the persons it conveyed. The Story of Ida Pfeiffer and Her Travels in Many Lands A coachman, postilion, and footman constituted the sole "guard," while the late prefect, General Gresser, in an open calash a quarter of a mile behind, constituted the "armed escort." Russian Rambles I was met at Sèvres by the bands of straggling assassins, who bore back the bleeding heads of the king's guards: these men stopped my carriage, and fired on the postilion. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Will your majesty permit me to call the footman, and ask him to hurry up the postilion?" said Madame von Berg, leaning out of the window. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia The two leading pairs were managed by two boyish postilions, the two pairs nearest to the carriage were driven in hand. Memoir of Jane Austen Then listen to my story, as the postilion of Longjumeau sings. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales I began to think the postilion spoke but too true, when he said "it always rains at Salzburg." A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three The king, surprised to meet neither M. de Choiseul nor M. de Guoguelas, neither escort nor relays, hoped that the cracking of the postilions' whips would procure them fresh horses to continue their journey. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Permit me to alight for a moment, and speak to the postilion who drove us hither." Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia From thence we had "to mount a huge hill"--- as the postilion told us; but it was here, as in Normandy--these huge hills only provoked our laughter. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two Just then a carriage with postilions and ladies with luggage came clattering up the street. A Prince of Sinners A pair of small, and apparently young and mettlesome horses, were put to the carriage: the postilion was mounted; and nothing remained but to take our seats, and bid adieu to Chrems and its Monastery. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three South American postilions at the present day ride six hundred miles a week for a bare living. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster I am sure your majesty will not—" "Speak personally to the postilion? Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia The postilion was a German, and could not speak one word of French. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two Of the real language I know absolutely nothing,—except oaths learnt from postilions and officers in a squabble. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals The postilion put his bugle to his mouth, and played a lively air--in which the valet immediately joined. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three My postilion stoutly protested against venturing his cal�che, his horses, and, what he probably regarded much more than either, himself, into the very heart of what he pronounced a counter-revolution. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 "Yes, but those twenty-four postilions and that emphatic announcement were the most brilliant parts of the victory," said General von Köckeritz, shrugging his shoulders. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia The postilion, speaking in a germanised French accent, told us, that "we were about to visit one of the most famous cities in the world--and such a CATHEDRAL!" A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two To turn from them to their works, I admire them; but they excite no feeling, and they leave no love—except for some Irish steward or postilion. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals The postilion did as he was commanded: and we darted off at almost a full gallop. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three The brake, it must be understood, was drawn by six horses, each ridden postilion fashion by an officer. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Here there used to be plenty of movement, when the Lafitte diligences went clattering by, starting for Paris, before the voracious railway marched victoriously in and swallowed diligence, horses, postilions—bells, boots and all! A Day's Tour A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg It was getting dark; and I requested the good people of the house to tell the postilion that I did not wish him to sleep upon the road. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two But we can see that it was these ridiculous ideas, as perhaps I have already pointed out, that were the postilion's whip to Wagner's Pegasus. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas "It always rains at Salzburg!"--said, as you may remember, the postilion from Lauffen. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three Here came dashing along a coach and six, the four leading horses ridden by postilions, while a sporting Baboo drove the wheelers, and two more sporting friends sat inside, and outriders vociferously cleared the way. A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with The Camp of Jung Bahadoor; including A Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home The postilion had the perfect command of his horses, and he galloped, or trotted, or ambled, as his fancy--or rather our wishes--directed. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Meanwhile the postilion's whip was sounded: the fresh horses were neighing: and I was told that every thing was ready. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two With this view, he hurried to the spot where he had left the post-chaise, and found it drawn up at the road-side, the postilion dismounted, and in charge of a couple of farming-men. Jack Sheppard A Romance I tried to interfere, as she was giving the postilion an exorbitant sum. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVI., December, 1880. "Gate! gate!" shouted the postilion, but I paid no heed. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow Breakfasting a little after nine-- before ten, a pair of powerful black horses, one of which was surmounted by a sprucely-attired postilion--with the phaeton in the rear--were at the door of the hotel. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The very postilion seemed to enjoy it, and awakened the echoes of each avenue by the unintermitting sounds of numberless flourishes of his whip. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two One day your postilion struck me with his whip because I did not get out of the way soon enough. The Grey Cloak There was not a man of any kind with them except the postilion. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVI., December, 1880. He joined his cry to the postilion's, and together they roared "Gate!" with many imprecations of the kind that men who deal with horses have at command. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow The animals seemed as if they could fly away with us--and the whip of the postilion made innumerable circular flourishes above their heads. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The heat would not even allow of the exercise of the postilion's whip. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two The postilion, wrapped in a blanket, cursed deeply and with ardor. The Grey Cloak The hungry pack were diverted, and in the struggle that followed, the postilion whipped up his horses and escaped. Scenes in Switzerland The coach was moving: the postilion was in the saddle, the other man was on the box. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow The horses had been some time in readiness, and the fresh postilion seemed to be lost in amazement at the cause of our loitering so long at so insignificant a place. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Some of them may have had fine equipages and postilions, but the most of them were sure only of footmen. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him The speaker drew her companion closer and retucked the robes; and silence fell upon the two, silence broken only by the wind, the flapping leather curtains, and the muffled howling of the postilion. The Grey Cloak One day a beautiful lady took refuge in the cottage; her carriage had broken down, and she must stop till the postilion could return to the castle. Scenes in Switzerland Turning about, I saw a coach drawn by three horses, with a postilion on the leader, approaching at a great rate, jolting and swaying in a manner that bespoke desperate haste. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow The postilion is an animal perfectly sui generis: gay, alert, and living upon the best possible terms with himself. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One A moment later we heard the postilions cursing the horses, and then we clambered out of the upper side of the chaise, and leaped into the road. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. With some difficulty the two women alighted and entered the common assembly room, followed by the postilion who staggered under bulky portmanteaus. The Grey Cloak "Paris," he repeated to the postilion, and we turned about. Lazarre "Gate!" roared the postilion, looking in at the open door, and receiving no reply he turned his head towards me and demanded with an oath to know where the turnpike keeper was. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow I have hired a decent cabriolet, a decent pair of horses, and a yet more promising postilion: and have already made a delightfully rural migration. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One "Here's the devil to pay," cried the older postilion excitedly, turning his attention from the trembling horses to the wrecked vehicle. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. "Ma�tre, I have brought you two guests," said the postilion, sliding off his horse and grunting with satisfaction. The Grey Cloak From Cracow to Warsaw is a distance of one hundred and thirty leagues, if the postilion lied not, yet on that road we met but two carriages and not more than a dozen carts. Lazarre Sputtering with wrath the postilion cursed me and demanded to know what I meant by sitting a-top when travelers wished to pass through. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow I gained spirits and even strength at the sight: told the postilion to mend his pace--of which he gave immediate and satisfactory demonstration, while the echoes of his whip resounded along the avenue. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One And she caught his face between her hands, and kissed it a dozen times, to the open-mouthed wonder of the staring postilions. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. Ladies!" and lowering his voice, the postilion added: "Ladies of high degree, I can tell you. The Grey Cloak The horses shook their straps, and the postilion hung lazily by one leg, his figure distinct against the low horizon still lighted by after-glow. Lazarre "Be quick about it," roared the postilion after me. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow The postilion seemed to enjoy this repartee as much as ourselves. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The postilions kept the horses at a good gait Southward. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. I forget the name of the pretty little group of houses—it did not amount to a village—buried in trees, where we got our four horses and two postilions, for the work was severe. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh The postilions were young boys in coarse linen, hardy as cattle, who rode bare-back league upon league. Lazarre "Bring out the key, rascal," roared the postilion again. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow I alighted; sent the cabriolet to the inn, and wished both postilion and horses to get their dinners without delay. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Thus, between good horses and bad, live postilions and lethargic, smooth roads and rough, we fared on the whole rather well than ill, and felt but the smallest apprehension of being caught. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. A front window was let down, and the postilion pulled up for a few seconds. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh At daylight our post-horses were put to the chaise and I gave the postilion orders myself. Lazarre It is drawn by two horses driven abreast, and each mounted by a postilion. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 At the door of the Grand Turk, therefore, we were safely deposited: after having got rid of our incumbrances of two postilions, and two hundred weight of refined sugar. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One "A strange thing delayed me," said he, as we forthwith took our seats in the vehicle; which we had no sooner done than the postilions set the four horses going and our journey was begun. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. A thin, sly postilion, with that pert, turned-up nose which the old caricaturist Woodward used to attribute to the gentlemen of Tewkesbury, was leaning on his horses, and looked hard at me as I passed. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh "Heave to!" he then shouted to the postilion, who was about to drive the chaise into the yard. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood The postilion was again ordered to move, and the turn of a street showing a light at a distance, he lashed his unfortunate horses towards it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 The postilion, flourishing his whip, and causing its sound to re-echo through the principal street, upon an ascent, drove to the chief inn, the H�tel d'Angleterre, within about one hundred yards of the cathedral. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One "Their postilions are shouting to ours to stop." Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. I stood up as well as I could in the carriage, to see over the postilions' heads. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Suddenly there breaks upon us the harsh, metallic clang of well-shod horse-hoofs upon the stony roadway—the cracking of a postilion's whip—the clatter of an approaching carriage. The Doctor's Dilemma Utterly indifferent as to where I was to be deposited, I saw and heard nothing, until I was roused by the postilion's cry of "Place de Grève." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 The first glance upon these stone houses confirmed the sagacity of the postilion. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The second vehicle came to a triumphant stop near us, the postilions grinning with satisfaction. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. A Russian postilion, in a simple and charming song, calls the tavern, which he never can make up his mind to pass without stopping, "his dear little mother." Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations The crack of the postilions' whips used to announce to the Eternal City in general the arrival of a distinguished guest. The Roman Question There is a regular tariff for everything: each additional footman costs so much, there is a fixed charge for powder, for postilions, for a chasseur decked with feathers and gold lace. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 102, June, 1876 Our postilion was a thorough master of his calling, and his spurs and whip seemed to know no cessation from action. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Looking back, at a bend of the road, we saw it was a conveyance similar to our own, and that the postilions were whipping the horses to their utmost speed. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. They were drawn by four gray horses, with postilions and outriders. France in the Nineteenth Century Then he took his place in the extra post-chaise, and bade the postilion drive directly to the neighboring castle. The Nameless Castle Had he not the chief-justice, the tamed and domesticated chief-justice, who waited on him like a familiar spirit, whom he takes from province to province, his amanuensis at home, his postilion and riding express abroad? The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) |
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