| 单词 | postillion |
| 例句 | Caesar lived in the kitchen, and his son, Caesar Jr., lived nearby and was the postillion – a formal position dedicated to riding the horses that drew the carriages. Oppression in the kitchen, delight in the dining room 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z WANTED, about Michaelmas, as Coachman, in a gentleman’s family, who can drive four horses, and ride postillion well. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z They were followed by several carriages with four or six horses, the postillions in their new liveries; then came a large squadron of Neapolitan cavalry, and immediately afterward the Pope. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z The landlady spoke French and the postillions German! Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z The crowd standing about Sir Charles's four bays in the Market Place and respectfully gazing on the postillions' yellow jackets had it within two minutes. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z At Chippenham, the carriage with its pomp of postillions and outriders--Sir Robert was particular about such things--would meet her; and he would see her no more. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z W. and I went in an open carriage, a pair of horses and postillion, and Lord Thurlow, Lord in Waiting, with us. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z Then came a tour on the Continent, where they travelled from Paris to Naples in their own britska, taking four horses and two English postillions. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z By a fortunate chance the postillion left the usual route at 33 Balbec, and pursued what appeared to be a bye-road through the grain-fields and vineyards for twenty or twenty-five miles. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Still, he made up his mind to that course, and at eleven he took my lady's landau and postillions, and started on his sixteen-mile drive to Garth. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z The Assisans sent out their best carriages with horses ridden by postillions to meet her, adorned their palaces with flags and damask hangings, and rang all the bells as she approached the Basilica. The Story of Assisi 2012-01-14T03:00:18.710Z Nothing concerned, he ordered a post-chaise in a supercilious manner, criticising the horses, and drove to Clapton in style, drawn by a pair of spanking steeds, to the music of the postillion's horn. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z With these she puffed away furiously, to the enormous delight of the drunken postillions, who continued to advance and indeed probably found the air of the bellows very grateful to their heated brains. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z There is leather enough in two of their clumsy harnesses, to say nothing of the postillion's boots, to load a common horse heavily. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Sir Charles alighted, and bidding the postillions draw off, greeted his host. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z There were postillions in quaint dress and a general flavour of the Middle Ages about the whole episode. Memoirs of an American Prima Donna 2011-11-17T03:00:32.600Z The carriage broke down on that dreadful road, a mere rough, unmade country lane, and had not my postillions been what they were, I should have been obliged to remain there by the wayside. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z "And oh, Amor," she went on, "those odious postillions pushed their way to the room and wanted money and Sir George kindly came to the rescue and bade them begone." The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The postillion is cracking his whip impatiently, my friend has called me twice, and I must put up my pencil. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z I woke the next morning under a shed, horses harnessed, postillion on the box whipping, and a Jew at their head holding them, and the two bipeds quarrelling furiously about the stabling. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The cort�ge was simple—first two dragoons, then a "piqueur" and her carriage with four horses, postillion and two servants behind in the scarlet liveries. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z At Noè, whilst our postillion waited, we walked into the forest of pines; it was a scene of enchantment, where every sound and sight contributed to charm. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z In dismay she put her head out of the window and cried to the nearest postillion. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z We drove up, and they advised us to send our passports by the postillion, with a letter to the consuls of our 195 respective nations, requesting information, which we did immediately. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z I had seen him roused several times on the road, quarrelling with postmasters and thumping postillions, but I had never before seen the full development of that extraordinary head of hair. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The page flew downstairs as fast as he could, and before the servants had noticed the postillion, he seized hold of the letters. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z On our return the postillion had departed without us; he left word that he expected to meet us on the road. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z "Don't you think it is somewhat unwise to travel alone, especially as your postillions do not seem a very trusty pair?" The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z It was quite amusing to see with what a regular, business-like air, the postillions fixed their traces to the prow, and whipped into the middle of the river. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Besides the sanguinary contest of the French and Russians, this river is also memorable for a great battle between my companion and our postillion. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z In the courtyard one might have seen a carriage with two tired horses; the postillions had already dismounted and were also so tired that they could hardly keep on their feet. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z The postillion, Pieper, informed me that she had even lost her relish for Hoffman's novels, but, as a substitute, she indulged all the more freely in brandy at bedtime. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z He saw the postillions blinking sleepy eyes to the Eastern sun. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The booted postillions had got down, and two servants who seemed very much at sea in such matters, were by way of assisting them. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z We sent the postillion on ahead, and walked down to the bank of the river. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z Perchance the postillion will break his neck, and will not come. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z In the court-yard lay broken vehicles, and a postillion's scarlet mantle, soaking wet, was hanging on a post to dry. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z The backs of the postillions glowed with scarlet, and a gay contrast they made to the flaming gorse of a wild open stretch of country. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z I told the postillions on no account to pass the carriage, but to keep it steadily in view, and to pull up at whatever posting-house it should stop at. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z Like a rock, firm and immoveable, he stood and met the charge of the postillion; in short, in the twinkling of an eye he knocked the postillion down. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The crowd had been standing for a long time when from the palace came a carriage preceded by runners and postillions on horseback. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z There was a continual procession of chariots, drawn by four or six horses, with coachman, and postillions, and attended by horseback riders, moving back and forth between Nomini Hall and its neighboring plantations. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z He could see nothing save the shadows of the postillions against the hedge, hear nothing save the clatter of the horses. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The postillions' whips cracked, the horses scrambled into a trot, and away rolled the carriage, with its precious freightage, along the quaint main street, in the moonlight, toward Paris. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z All great victories are tested by their results, and nothing could be more decisive than that over the postillion. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z This man, my interpreter, and a postillion, whom we were to change at each station, formed my whole suite. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z The steps were instantly put up by the man-servant, who mounted the box with the utmost celerity, while the postillions, plunging spurs into their horses, dashed off with lightning speed. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z "Yes, sir; cannot you hear the whip of the postillions?" The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z The postillions were rubbing down the horses, or rolling the chaises into the coachhouse. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z We mounted our troika, the postillion shouted, and set off on a run. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z When he thought his measures complete in this respect, he went and hired himself as postillion to the Jew, who kept the post-station before mentioned. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z The postillion blew lustily on his horn, as he drove into the court-yard, and at the door of the mansion-house appeared three pale mourners in black raiment. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z A great harvest waggon covered with flowers and garlands of leaves now drove up to the door, driven by Christian the coachman, who on that day acted as postillion. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z The postillion made no reply, but looked vexed, and went on towards the house, desiring the children would wait in the passage till his return. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z The custom-house stood at the end of the bridge, and, as matter of course, our postillion stopped there. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z But after the departure of the royal coach Drouet took horse with one of his postillions, and following a short cut, arrived at Varennes ahead of the mysterious travelers. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z She rushed to the window, and, to her horror, saw a carriage to which four-and-twenty grey horses were harnessed, each pair being furnished with a postillion. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z When the marquis goes to his estate, won't the postillion know the roads? Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z You think of a woman fainted on a day of harvest, There are postillions in the courtyard of the hospital; Afar goes by a hunter of elks, become a nurse. Contemporary Belgian Poetry Selected and Translated by Jethro Bithell 2011-03-10T03:00:44.993Z Both postillions were thrown off their seats; and the stranger, picking himself up, came at us with a stream of Lithuanian Russian almost harsh enough to frighten the horses. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z Covered with dust and mire, it was dragged by six post-horses harnessed on with ropes, and mounted by postillions whose hats bore long tricolored ribbons and cockades. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z "Yes, sir; can not you hear the whip of the postillions?" Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z In the absence of any local person to receive the attestations to the contract, the postillions themselves have been known to assume the sacerdotal functions. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z As the chaise drove through Clavering, the hostler standing whistling under the archway of the Clavering Arms, winked the postillion ominously, as much as to say all was over. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z The horses, however, seemed to know what they were about; for as the diligence came rolling toward them, before the postillion could reach them with his whip, they intuitively hurried out of the way. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z At the command, the postillions dropped their reins, and the chaise came to a dead halt. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z He managed somehow to stumble to his carriage, bidding the postillions drive him to Arundel. A Blot on the Scutcheon “Not one with four horses and postillions?” exclaimed Sir Philip. By Birth a Lady Pen stopped, hesitated—nodded his head fiercely, and pointed onward, as if desirous that the postillion should proceed. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z It seemed strangely out of place, and I had a great curiosity to know how it had found its way there; but it was twelve o'clock, and all were asleep but the postillion. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z A coach and postillion went to fetch her at the express. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode He must converse with young men and maidens, old men and children, beggars and savans, postillions and potentates. How to Observe Morals and Manners The next moment he had dashed down the front window, and shouted to the postillions to go on. By Birth a Lady I called to the postillion to pull up at the trellised gate of the villa. The Dead Lake and Other Tales My passport was all right, but here I had a new difficulty in that I had no passport for my postillion. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z And to be quite sure, I myself ran down into the town, and handed the letter to the postillion who was just preparing to start for Prussia. The Wish A Novel Through the rows of the grenadiers, who lined the streets from the palace to the pavilion where the august visitors were to land, came the landaus, driven by postillions, in which their majesties sat. Majesty A Novel I called to the postillion to pull up at the trellised gate, of the villa. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales It was closed and four-wheeled for two or four horses and with the driver riding postillion. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" At the different post-houses, where they stopped to change horses, the intendant would fluently converse with the postillions and the innkeepers in their native dialect. On the Heights A Novel Three times I was on the point of returning to ask my letter back, but when I did so in good earnest the postillion was already far away. The Wish A Novel They were just upon the famous bridge across which the postillion of Longjumeau so often took his way. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion The horses were plunging in the mire, the postillion was swearing, and a very small boy was howling. Fragments of an Autobiography It was drawn by one horse, with a driver riding as postillion, and another horse followed to change. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. The letter was like a postillion playing welcome melodies. On the Heights A Novel Such was my own opinion; so telling the postillion to turn short into the next street we hurried away unperceived, and drove with all the speed we could muster for the Rue St. Honor�. Jack Hinton The Guardsman No postillion ever drove more than one stage: mortal arms could not have continued flogging any farther. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. In consequence of this rarity of the air, a pistol, heavily charged, which we fired several times, made scarcely more noise than the crack of a postillion's whip. Narrative of a Journey to the Summit of Mont Blanc Have you not heard how a noble of the Court rode postillion to the king's carriage on the celebrated escape from Varennes? Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune It seemed to me, in my then ignorance, like a pis aller, when the postillion said, 'Let us try the "France,"' and little prepared me for the handsome, but somewhat small, hotel before me. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands Most of them, however, did not get a chance to see anything but a large number of carriages each of which was drawn by four or six horses, and postillions and servants in splendid liveries. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant The coach-box, on which the postillion used to sit, was the minutest iron perch to which the body of a man could hook itself. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. The roll of wheels happily drowned these words, for by this time the postillions had reached the place, the four post-horses labouring under the heavy-laden travelling carriage, with its innumerable boxes and imperials. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Everything displeases him: both the savage country in which he has to live, and the world of stupid, degenerate, and miserable postillions whom he mercilessly criticizes. Contemporary Russian Novelists White vapours, rising from the earth, gave our postillions a fantastic appearance; one might have mistaken them for black shadows of gigantic proportions, mounted upon transparent and microscopic horses. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century The postillion handed Jemmie to the queen in the carriage, and she, taking him upon her knee, ordered the coachman to drive immediately to the palace. Maria Antoinette Makers of History We resumed the journey with more diligence: thenceforward posted day and night; did not halt beyond what was necessary for meals; and the postillions were excited by gratuities, after the habit of my cousin Alain. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) These were the postillions of the travelling carriage, which having left at its destination, about two miles distant, they were now regaling themselves at Mary's, where the horses were to rest for the night. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago The postillion is the most original character in the book. Contemporary Russian Novelists An amphitheatrical triumphal car was provided, and, upon it, were mounted O’Connell, his son, and the Rev. Dr. Miley, and this gimcrack piece of property was drawn by six horses ridden by postillions. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign He, however, without the manifestation of the least surprise, aided in harnessing the horses, and ordered the postillion to drive on. Maria Antoinette Makers of History The spring night had a touch of chill in it, and the breath of our horses, streaming back upon the lamps of the cal�che, kept a constant nimbus between me and the postillions. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Well, what does he do, but bribes one of the boys to let him ride postillion to Steevens' chaise, because that way he was sure to win his wager. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago As a postillion of the State he has frequent communications with the distant world which glows vaguely on his mental horizon. Contemporary Russian Novelists Immediately afterwards the coach came in sight—and a fine new coach it was; and there were four horses, with postillions whipping and cutting away; and ladies and gentlemen in the coach. The Fairchild Family I climbed aboard without hesitation, and was followed by my strange friend; the postillion whipped up and we were soon under weigh. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 To give myself a countenance, as well as to have all ready for the road when I should find occasion, I turned to quit scores with Bellamy’s two postillions. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Into the saddle, postillions,—here, bring some cigars. Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches The postillion smacked his whip; and the chaise, following the direction of the road to the left, quickly disappeared. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Sometimes when the official coach is crowded you may have an open carriage given you without extra charge, but you cannot expect that to happen often; nor will you often be driven by postillion nowadays. Home Life in Germany The sky began to clear, the postillion trotted gaily on, and we left the county town, not much gratified with our experience of its smoky rooms and tough beefsteaks. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 Meanwhile I observed Rowley fretting visibly at the bit; another moment, and he would have added a last touch of the ridiculous to our arrival by coming to his hands with the postillion. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) M. Bayou made him his postillion, which gave him advantages much above those of the field slaves. An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans Lord Lonsdale backed himself to drive galloping horses for twenty miles, single, pair, four-in-hand and riding postillion, inside an hour. Highways and Byways in Surrey Before the customs house I saw the head postillion standing. Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts We were drawing near Manchester and had let the postillion drive on with the coach, while we loitered hand in hand through the forest of Arden. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 The horses lilted it out in their gallop: the harness jingled, the postillions tittuped to it. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Our courier and the postillions had to walk a great part of the way, and to lead the horses, as the ice had made the roads so slippery. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 Then nothing less than a coach and postillions would suit MʻHearty. As We Sweep Through The Deep It was very cold: the coachman and postillions shivered under their threadbare liveries. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days I turned out a couple of postillions in the old red jacket of the old red royal Dover Road, for our ride; and it was like a holiday ride in England fifty years ago. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3, 1836-1870 Hans had gone out, and they saw him talking in the front with Lord Dilston’s postillion. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot He led the way from the panelled room to the house door, before which stood a chaise de poste with six horses, which the three postillions restrained with difficulty. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg In a week’s time the Tonneraire was paid off and safe in dock, and a carriage with postillions might have been seen tearing along the road that leads from Plymouth to Tor Bay. As We Sweep Through The Deep The postillions, whip in hand, could not wrap themselves up quite so snugly: they were trying to keep themselves warm by beating their arms against their chest. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days A stout girl had charge of Braisted's horse; the female postillions always fell to his lot. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland “Well, Hans, what wormed you out of the postillion?” inquired Aubrey. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot The horses bounded forward, and, urged by the postillions, raced away at a hand gallop. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg The Vittoria, then, was the best hotel in Naples for postillions, but not for travellers. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 The incessant shaking of the carriage, the rattle of harness and wheels, the cracking of the postillions' whips, all contributed to making her head ache, and to chase slumber away. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days My postillion to this station was a communicative fellow, and gave me some information about the value of labour. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The postillion cracked his whip, and the panting horses started off with a plunge, as if they would tear up the earth. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 I turned round, and beheld a man in the dress of a postillion, whom I instantly recognised as he to p. 142whom I had rendered assistance on the night of the storm. The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' Two servants and an intendant came to the carriage, and the postillion received eight piastres for his human freight. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 There was a short, sharp scuffle somewhere on ahead; cries for help from the two postillions which were equally sharply smothered. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days We were anxious to retain the same animals for the remaining stage to Tinoset, at the foot of the lake; but the postillions refused, and a further delay of two hours was the consequence. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Horses, postillions and guard were all gone: the moon, the fields, the road were gone: I was in a close court-yard, alone with Night and Silence: but where? Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. ‘By no means,’ said the postillion, ‘water will do at a pinch.’ The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' "What does your excellency, sir?" asked the postillion. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 M. le Comte as well as the coachman and postillions were lying helpless and bound somewhere in the darkness. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days We were detained half an hour by his delight, and went off forgetting to pay for a bottle of beer, the price of which I sent back by the skjutsbonde, or postillion. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland But we changed horses thrice on the way to Rome, and each postillion was down upon us for money, and out of all patience with those passengers who attempted to put him off with copper. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. ‘All is right,’ said I, as I shut the door, whereupon the postillion cracked his whip, and the chaise drove out of the yard. The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' "To the palace Cellamare," said the traveller to the postillion; and the latter drove off at a gallop. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 The valet got up behind, and the postillion, who had not left the saddle, whipped up his horses and left in a gallop. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Your single valise is strapped on a flat board behind, upon which your postillion sits. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Having obtained it, we settled with the postillion, who grumbled and scolded though we paid him more than his four francs. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. I ordered the postillion to take us through the Boulevards to the Rue de la Paix, and to stop at the first hotel. Hortense Makers of History Series After about five minutes the same powdered head appeared at the door, and the traveller said, "Hollo! postillion, stop; do you hear, rascal; pull up." The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 The whites say of me, ‘How should a poor negro postillion govern a colony?’ The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance My postillion, a boy of fifteen, surprised me by speaking very good English. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland A bearded postillion astride A lean and shaggy nag doth ride, Unto the gates the servants fly To bid the gentlefolk good-bye. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse The horses, panting and foaming, were pulled up by the postillion, and Harry sprang out of the chaise, followed by General Sampson. Won from the Waves “I have never been at college, but—” “Ay, ay,” said the postillion; “but—” “I have been to the best schools in Britain, to say nothing of a celebrated one in Ireland.” p. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest That is exactly what Monsieur Clement said of his postillion; and it was his postillion that struck him to the heart. The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance I asked my postillion the name of the stream beside us. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Close-cut hair, at the very least, and postillion's boots, and a hunter's whip, were expected. The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works “I have never been at college, but—” “Ay, ay,” said the postillion, “but—” “I have been to the best schools in Britain, to say nothing of a celebrated one in Ireland.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) 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 postillions in scarlet jackets, and leather skull-caps. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest 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 postillions in scarlet jackets and leather skull-caps. Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 1 (of 2) My postillion, on hearing me complain, pulled a piece of dry mutton out of his pocket and gave it to me. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The driver and guard remained the same; but various postillions took charge and then gave up their charges to others. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette “And the horse-shoes?” said I. “The donkey-shoes you mean,” answered the postillion; “why, I suppose you persuaded the blacksmith who married you to give you, before you left, a few lessons in his trade.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) “Not a blacksmith, whatever else you may be,” said the postillion laughing. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest We entered it, and the postillions urged their animals into a mad gallop. Clarimonde Horses could not be had in less than two hours; and my postillion, an intelligent fellow far gone in consumption, proposed taking the same horse to the next station, fifteen miles further. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland A fine carriage drove up before the inn, its horses ridden by postillions, and followed by two mounted grooms. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette “There you are right,” said Belle, lifting up her head and looking the postillion full in the face by the light of the charcoal fire, “for I was bred in the workhouse.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) The postillion becomes a round spirited figure, instead of a mere sketch; Wardle, as in the text, instead of stooping down and merely showing his back, is tramping about gesticulating. Pickwickian Manners and Customs At last one of the postillions, who entered into our humour, proposed getting a horn for us. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days It was a lovely morning, and our postillion who was a woman of good sense and some intelligence, chatted with me the whole way. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The postillion is generally a very heavy negro, who rides the unfortunate horse. The Three Lieutenants “No p. 399bad smell,” said the postillion; “but upon the whole I think I like the smell of tobacco better; and with your permission I will once more light my pipe.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) A very spirited white horse is introduced with a postillion as spirited; the single chaise in the distance, the horses drawn back, and Jingle stretching out, is admirable. Pickwickian Manners and Customs The postillion had ridden on the one on the driving side; he was a little punch fellow, and in a pair of boots like fire-buckets. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Our postillion was a fine handsome fellow, so rosy and robust that it made one feel stronger and healthier to sit beside him. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland I turned round, and beheld a man in the dress of a postillion, whom I instantly recognised as he to whom I had rendered assistance on the night of the storm. The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro" And The Romany Rye opens calmly with: “I awoke at the first break of day, and, leaving the postillion fast asleep, stepped out of the tent.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) That circumstance of his having wine, is afterwards confirmed, for when he is going up Shooter's hill, he is giving it away to some of the postillions. The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane, commonly called Lord Cochrane, the Hon. Andrew Cochrane Johnstone, Richard Gathorne Butt, Ralph Sandom, Alexander M'Rae, John Peter Holloway, and Henry Lyte for A Conspiracy In the Court of King's Bench, Guildhall, on Wednesday the 8th, and Thursday the 9th of June, 1814 Monsieur informed me very courteously of the cause of the accident, whilst Madame alternately curtsied to me and menaced and scolded the postillion. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 After half an hour our postillion arrived with four or five men in their gayest and trimmest costume, the landlord among them. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland He was a wild, drunken, half-crazy fellow, and I remember he came to Hessle about two o'clock one afternoon, and drove full gallop, with postillions, up to my father's house. The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe Quite in contrast to the long and lanky figure Mr. Bunn, who in a nondescript suit, rode the mule that drew the cart, after the fashion of an English postillion. The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm or, Queer Happenings While Taking Rural Plays The postillion, frightened, no doubt, clapped spurs to his horse, and began to gallop. A Book of English Prose Part II, Arranged for Secondary and High Schools The French postillions, indeed, are the most intolerable set of beings. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 The postillions and boatmen along this route were great scamps, frequently asking more than the legal fare, and in one instance threatened to prevent us from going on unless we paid it. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland 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 postillions in scarlet jackets and leather skull-caps. George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends On the eighth Floréal of the year IV. the courier and postillion who were taking the mail from Paris to Lyons were attacked and murdered, at nine in the evening, in the forest of Senart. The Buried Temple Ah! there comes the horses at last; the horses from the "King's Head," and old Pascoe, the one-eyed postillion. A Book of English Prose Part II, Arranged for Secondary and High Schools Proceeding upon my journey, two miles on the Calais side of Boulogne I fell in with an overturned chaise, which the postillion was trying to raise. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 When we set out, our postillion took a way leading up the hills in the rear of the place. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Everything there looked happy and sleepy, except the postillions on the Bournemouth coach, which was stopping at the hotel where we had an early lunch. Set in Silver The morning stillness, broken by the clear blast of the postillion's horn, reminds the visitor lingering lovingly over the shores at Cahirciveen that the coach for the coast tour is ready. The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway How often has my postillion, when he observed a circular mark in the dewy grass, exclaimed: See! there the elves have been dancing. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The postillions, moreover, expect at least double of what the book of regulations allows them, as matter of right. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Again we asked the postillion, and again received the same answer. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The streets about the doors of the hotels resound with the cracking of whips and the stamping of horses, and are encumbered with carriages, heaps of baggage, porters, postillions, couriers, and travelers. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) And then, to the amazement of the postillion, master and servant fell upon each other's necks and embraced each other again and again. The Poor Plutocrats The old advice to the poet, in preparing the rich chariot of the Muse, still holds good:— "Let the postillion, Nature, mount, but let The coachman, Art, be set." Some Diversions of a Man of Letters Were I the great Mumbo Jumbo above, I would endeavour to manage matters better; but being a simple postillion, glad to earn three shillings a day, I can’t be expected to do much . Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 The men folks were all away at work, and our postillion was a strapping girl of eighteen, who rode behind Braisted. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland There was a crackling of whips among the king's postillions. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade All the postillions were provided with pistols and it was strictly ordered that the wagons were not to travel on the high-road after six o'clock. The Poor Plutocrats The load was so heavy that at first five horses were used, but we left one with his postillion at the top of the hill and swung down at a canter into the level country. Dead Man's Rock “And the horse-shoes?” said I. “The donkey-shoes you mean,” answered the postillion; “why, I suppose you persuaded the blacksmith who married you to give you, before you left, a few lessons in his trade?” Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 The tax on land corresponded very nearly with the statement made by my female postillion the previous day. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Besides, I do not know that Antonio ever played the part of postillion before. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters While the horses were being changed and the postillions were taking a drink in the inn, they seated themselves beneath a tree near the road. The House of the Combrays He was too weak for a groom too small for a coachman, too ugly for a postillion, too stunted for a footman, too light for a ploughman, too useless-looking for almost anything. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour “There you are right,” said Belle, lifting up her head and looking the postillion full in the face by the p. 196light of the charcoal fire; “for I was bred in the workhouse.” Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 "You can see three churches at once," said our postillion with great pride. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland What! cut down my two yards of footman into a postillion?" exclaimed Lady Mabel; "on a mule, too! The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters He was highly diverted by looking what a curious figure the postillions, in their jack boots, and their rats of horses, made together. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 And as we drove towards the city in the evening, our postillion sung improviso verses on his sweetheart, a widow who lived down at Pistoja, they told me. Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. I The postillion was in high spirits, ate heartily, and, to Belle’s evident satisfaction, declared that he had never drank better p. 204tea in his life, or indeed any half so good. Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 Our postillion, a fine young fellow of twenty-two, over six feet in height, put on his best blue jacket and knee-breeches, with a leather apron reaching from his shoulders to below his knees. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland He secured, we believe, by impressment, another pair of mules and two postillions. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters This composition is divided into five parts, each bearing an appropriate superscription and ending with an elaborate fugue to illustrate the postillion's horn. Critical and Historical Essays Lectures delivered at Columbia University The postillion gave a sort of affirmative grunt, and the robbers now moved off in the direction of the mountains. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 340, February, 1844 “May my leg always ache, if I do,” said the postillion, p. 195patting his leg with his hand; “will you persuade me that this young man has never been at college?” Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 On our second stage we had an overgrown, insolent boy for postillion, who persisted in driving slow, and refused to let us pass him. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland Every step the horses advanced made me ill, and when the postillions boasted of having driven me quickly, I could not help sighing at the disagreeable service they were rendering me. Ten Years' Exile Memoirs of That Interesting Period of the Life of the Baroness De Stael-Holstein, Written by Herself, during the Years 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813, and Now First Published from the Original Manuscript, by Her Son. I paid the chaise and postillion, and soon afterwards heard it drive off, on its way back. Japhet, in Search of a Father The postillion was to be waitin' by the gate o' the deer-park—the only gate that hadn't a lodge to it—at ten o'clock that night. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches Hastily making my adieus, the postillion cracked his whip, and we started. Scenes in Switzerland Near the southern extremity of the bay, we passed the village of Svartvik, which, the postillion informed us, is all owned by one person, who carries on ship-building. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The Green Man is reckoned the best, as the only one that for love or money can raise A postillion, a blue jacket, two deplorable lame white horses, and a ramshackle "neat post-chaise!" The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood Still I had travelled very fairly, for an Irish postillion knows how to make an Irish horse go a very fair pace. Japhet, in Search of a Father He has one postillion only, Roger Tallis by name, and by character shady. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches "This is the place for fine muslin and embroideries," said the postillion in a changed tone. Scenes in Switzerland It was not quite dark when we reached Kuckula, the last station, but thence to Haparanda our horses were old and lazy, and our postillion was a little boy, whose weak voice had no effect. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland There the postillion had to be dressed like a gentleman. In the Days of Poor Richard Dusk had fallen before they reached the head of its cobbled street; and here one of the postillions drew out a horn from his holster and began to blow loud blasts on it. Lady Good-for-Nothing Slam went the door, up climbed the postillion, an' away they went like a house afire. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches It then seemed clear that both conductor and postillion were sufficiently merry. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series After some hours the postillion stopped before a house on the Swedish bank to hay his horses. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The fairy chose the one which had the longest beard; and touching him with her wand, he was instantly turned into a handsome postillion, with the finest pair of whiskers imaginable. Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know Six horses drew the coach, and to each pair of leaders rode a postillion, while a black coachman guided the wheelers from the box-seat; all three men in the Collector's livery of white and scarlet. Lady Good-for-Nothing He then tapped the postillion on the shoulder, and said to him, with the laconism compulsory on him from his knowledge of the Swedish tongue, "Aland?" International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 This morning we lounged about the door, while our horses rested and postillions and carters pledged one another in cups of new Veltliner. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series That oil-cloth covering for your luggage will be torn to pieces in a few days by the postillions climbing upon it. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland "Here, my child," said the godmother, "is a coach and horses too, as handsome as your sisters', but what shall we do for a postillion?" Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know The frightened horses plunged, and dashed off madly with the vehicle, leaving in the footpad's possession no booty of greater value, however, than the postillion's cap. Stories of the Border Marches At the extremity of this forest, the postillion turned toward the traveler, and with his finger pointed out to him a spot so distant that it could be distinguished with difficulty. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 Our postillions drew up at the inner side of the gallery, between massive columns of the purest ice dependent from the rough-hewn roof and walls of rock. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series The two skydsbonder, or postillions, who accompanied us, sat upon our portmanteaus, and were continually jumping off to lighten the ascent of the hills. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland The postillions started quite oblivious that they had his Grace with them in his mysteriously-constructed vehicle. The Portland Peerage Romance I have been a labourer in the fields of Switzerland and Holland, and have not disdained the humble profession of postillion and ploughman. Love Romances of the Aristocracy A postillion accompanies each convoy, and is responsible for its security. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life His fleetest horses were attached to the vehicle; and, although they strained their bits and pawed the ground as if impatient for the road, the postillion lashed them fiercely as they dashed through the gateway. The Poor Gentleman "Sir," said the lady in Italian, "I need a postillion." Clementina The postillions sprang upon the horses and tarried not till they had arrived before the portico of Harcourt House where the great myth descended unseen to his room. The Portland Peerage Romance In a few minutes, therefore, the meager postillion was cracking his whip like a very devil, or like a true Frenchman, up the long straight avenue that led to the chateau. Tales of a Traveller The postillion is a soldier or other government employé, and must be armed to repel robbers. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life The sentries stopped us, and to the shout, "Who goes there?" our postillion replied aloud— "The Tzar's gossip, travelling with his good woman." The Daughter of the Commandant The postillion's desires were of a piece with the lady's. Clementina It was about eight in the evening when I got to the house, so I left the postillion to manage his point as he could; and, for mine, I walked directly into the house. The Bed-Book of Happiness "To Monseigneur the Marquis de ——," said the postillion, touching his hat, partly out of respect to my uncle, and partly out of reverence to the noble name pronounced. Tales of a Traveller Another postillion stuck around with pistols and knives looked like a military museum on its travels. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life "Pat," said the host to the postillion, "you know the safest road—do what I bid ye—and keep his honor out of trouble if ye can." International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 5, July 29, 1850 The postillion shouted a welcome to the sun, and the lady proceeded to breakfast in her carriage. Clementina On their heads they have a montera, or cap nearly like those of our postillions, and their legs are covered by the poulains, a kind of knit buskins, or hose without feet. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Burly, crying out, "Judas, be taken!" rode up to the carriage, wounded the postillion and ham-strung one of the horses. Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in The Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition The mail is always in charge of a postillion, who is generally a Cossack, and his duty is much like that of a mail agent in other countries. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life My father called out to stop, but the postillion hurried on, until high hedges, and a row of ash-trees at both sides, shut in the view. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 5, July 29, 1850 At eight o'clock in the morning they came to Nazareth, and found their own berlin ready harnessed at the post-house door, the postillion already in his saddle, and Misset waiting with an uncovered head. Clementina The grooms, coachmen, and postillions, were all drunk. Headlong Hall The carriage drawn up before the jail in Southwark had four horses and two postillions, which displayed princely state. The Man Who Laughs There was room for a postillion on the shelf with the driver, the two sitting back to back and their legs hanging over the side. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life One brother, a postillion, she openly acknowledged, introduced to her husband, and obtained a liberal pension for him; and to her other brothers and sisters she sent frequent presents and sums of money. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe The word certainly had its efficacy with the postillion. Clementina Dr. Eliot was shot at three days ago, without having resisted; and the day before yesterday we were near losing our Prime Minster, Lord North; the robbers shot at the postillion, and wounded the latter. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II The road is dusty, the air is sultry, the horses are sluggish, and the postillion brutal. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler The postillions cracked their whips, the horses started forward, and amid a shrill hurrah my lord's carriage rolled away from the door. The Castle Inn Such a chariot was driven not with lines from a driver's box, but by liveried postillions riding on horseback, one horseman to each span. George Washington: Farmer The postillion tugged at his reins; he had not sufficient interval of space to check his team; he threw a despairing glance at O'Toole. Clementina Some of them may have had fine equipage and caparisoned postillion, but the most of them were only footmen. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The streets about the doors of the hotels resound with the cracking of whips and the stamping of horses, and are encumbered with carriages, heaps of baggage, porters, postillions, couriers, and travellers. Letters of a Traveller Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America The postillion and Jonas had now leisure to look at each other, which they had not had yet. Martin Chuzzlewit I presently discovered a coach and six horses, but unattended, except by coachman and postillion, and with no light to guide them on their way. Memoirs of Carwin, the Biloquist The postillion drove so close to the cart that he touched it as he passed. Clementina After dinner, being merry, he took it into his head to put his friends inside and to drive them home: a postillion riding one of the foremost horses, as the custom was. A Child's History of England The life of the courier was saved by one of them who had formerly been his postillion; he was, however, robbed and stripped. Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society The postillions, each with a broad grin convulsing his countenance, were viewing the adverse party from their saddles, and Mr. Jingle was contemplating the wreck from the coach window, with evident satisfaction. The Pickwick Papers The first sign of it was the livery and badge worn by the postillions. Tracks of a Rolling Stone The horses he had ridden had first been tired by the Prince of Baden, and then had the last spark of fire flogged out of them by the Princess's postillions. Clementina There was already a postchaise at the gate, from which three individuals had alighted—one of them the postillion said was a mean-looking scoundrel, with a regular petty-larceny expression in his countenance. The Romany Rye The feather boas, whose ends fluttered in the wind, curled tenderly about slender throats, and on the reddish heads bobbed little round hats, smooth and shining as the tall head-gear of a German postillion. The Indian Lily and Other Stories The postillions resumed their proper attitudes, and away rattled the chaise, Mr. Jingle fluttering in derision a white handkerchief from the coach window. The Pickwick Papers Polozov sent orders by the door-keeper to the postillion to drive carefully—if he wanted drinks; the carriage steps grated, the doors slammed, and the carriage rolled off. The Torrents of Spring He looked complacently about him as though at any moment now a crop of postillions might be expected to flower by the roadside. Clementina He was dressed very much like the man in black, and the postillion said that he could almost have taken his Bible oath that they were both of the same profession. The Romany Rye We then both waded out of the water, he sat down on the side of the bridge, and I called to some men in a neighbouring field to come and help the postillion. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor The postillion, hearing a man's groans, stopt his horses, and told the coachman he was certain there was a dead man lying in the ditch, for he heard him groan. Joseph Andrews Vol 1 At the stations Polozov paid with exactness, took the time by his watch, and tipped the postillions—more or less—according to their zeal. The Torrents of Spring The postillion who drove me from Florence was drunk—oh, but drunk! Clementina I turned round, and beheld a man in the dress of a postillion, whom I instantly recognized as he to whom I had rendered assistance on the night of the storm. The Romany Rye The harness of one of the leaders had become out of order, and the foremost postillion dismounted to set it right. Lady Audley's Secret A lady, who heard what the postillion said, and likewise heard the groan, called eagerly to the coachman to stop and see what was the matter. Joseph Andrews Vol 1 Every one looked after him, but no one smiled or said a word, and the inquisitive postillion Antipka reported next morning in the kitchen that the dumb man had been groaning all night. The Torrents of Spring Her postillion, however, paid no heed: he seemed suddenly to have grown deaf; he whipped up his horses, shouted encouragements to them and warnings to the pedestrians on the roads. Clementina The crowd of people that assembled, the shouts, the "never fears," the scolding of the landlord and postillions, and the group surveying the scene, was beyond anything I could or can paint. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 He did not even raise himself but lay sprawling on his back, his head buried in his pillow, making the big whip crack about the room with the noise of a postillion starting his horses. L'Assommoir Upon which he bid the postillion alight, and look into the ditch. Joseph Andrews Vol 1 The postillion Antipka said afterwards that he saw Gerasim through a. crack in the wall, sitting on his bedstead, his face in his hand. The Torrents of Spring No one had noticed him when he rode in as the lady's postillion,—no one. Clementina Mr. Edgeworth advised the conclusion to be a Letter from Larry, the postillion: he wrote one, and she wrote another; he much preferred hers, which is the admirable finale to "The Absentee." The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 We were in haste but there was no hurrying postillions on those mountain roads. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire "My father drove the squire's coach," answered he, "when that very man rode postillion; but he is now his steward; and a great gentleman." Joseph Andrews Vol 1 Some of the carriages had no coachman's box or driver, but were harnessed to four horses ridden by postillions in green satin or scarlet velvet, with white feathers in their caps. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth "He was my postillion, though I never paid him, as I do now in thanks." Clementina He let down the glass, and ordered the postillion to drive up to Dr. Clarke's house. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 As his eye fell on Cyril, he shouted out to the postillions to stop. When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire The postillions, on being questioned, said that they had only wished to avoid a small hill, and that they would soon return into the high road again. Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 02 Black Care sits behind all sorts of horses, and gives a trinkgelt to postillions all over the map. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family "Your postillion!" cried one or two of the ladies, and they gathered about the great stove as Lady Featherstone told the story of Wogan's charioting. Clementina Pen stopped, hesitated—nodded his head fiercely, and pointed onwards, as if desirous that the postillion should proceed. The History of Pendennis Astonished at this address, Cyril ran to the door, opened it, and jumped in, and the Duke shouted to the postillions to go on. When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire Why so I did, but the postillions and boatmen obliged me to open them, as soon as they were closed. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents It was jolly to hear the postillions crying to their horses, and the bells of the team, and to feel ourselves really in France. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Never was there a postillion so considerately inconsiderate. Clementina "At Tonbridge!" said I, whereupon the postillion vituperated the rain and wind, chirruped to his horses, and the chaise rolled away into the tempestuous dark. Peregrine's Progress The carriage was already at the palace gate, the postillions ready to start. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France “When you gain the summit of yonder hill, you will discover Rome,” said one of the postillions: up we dragged; no city appeared. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents Away goes the postillion blowing his horn, and young Hannibal has left Capua behind him. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family There is a small chapel here, and it contains, engraved on a stone, a description of a miracle wrought here about four years ago by the Virgin Mary, who saved the life of a postillion. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 The postillion had fallen asleep, and the mules had taken us into a wrong road. The Lands of the Saracen Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain Adolphe handed them out freely right and left, and when any one hesitated to take them, a significant nod from the postillion never failed to secure a ready reception. Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel This procession seemed at first very mystical, but it was too soon accounted for by our postillions, who confessed they had lost their way. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents It is virtually posting with a coachman, instead of postillions, few persons in this country, where so much of the greater distances is done by steam, using their own travelling carriages. Home as Found The postillion and I then determined on retrograding two miles, the distance of the nearest village, and remaining there till morning. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 A mounted soldier overtook us, and rode beside the diligence, talking with the postillion. The Lands of the Saracen Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain Here they made a free distribution of the religious tracts they had taken with them, and found an able co-adjutor in their postillion. Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel But, instead of those shrill clamours which used to echo through the thickets when Pan joined with mortals in the chase, I heard the rumbling of our carriage, and the curses of its postillions. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents The King himself directed the postillion which way to go to pass by the house where he lived for five years with his poor brothers, before his marriage. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 We had, therefore, the choice of going forward or backward, the postillion and myself helping the carriage on with our hands, or to take refuge at the lone house till dawn of day. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 At that moment the postillion's horn heralded the coming of the mail coach, and that meant the speedy arrival of the last western train. In the Quarter Later, when the coaches and escort were drawn up in front of the Rallowitz palace ready for the start, the princess called the chief postillion, Gartz, to the step of her coach. Beverly of Graustark Instead of cuirass, mail, greaves, and other pieces of complete armour, he was cased in a postillion's leathern jerkin, covered with thin plates of tinned iron. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves The Prince called to the postillions to drive on, while he caught the Queen's hands and asked if the fright had not shaken her, but the brave royal heart only made light of his alarm. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 The postillions made their horses feel the stimulus that the wine gave to them. The Queen Pedauque First-rate weather there and back, a special train, carriage with postillions at the Osborne landing-place, and a grand procession of officers of the new household and P.C.'s therein. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 It was very evident that there was to be a row in St. Florent that day, and that the postillion approved of it. La Vendée When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station. The Long Vacation With one vigorous jerk, I dashed open the door, upsetting, at the same time, the poor postillion, who had recommenced his operations on the lock, and, foaming with passion, strode into the "salle a manger." The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 "At two full leagues from Tournus," replied the postillion, spitting blood, "and at least four leagues from Mâcon." The Queen Pedauque "Certainly," I replied; "but you will first permit me to resume my own clothes, I am quite sick of masquerading 'en postillion.'" The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 4 Three or four soldiers were sent to commence the collection in the town, and they were at once taken prisoners by a party headed by Cathelineau, the postillion. La Vendée Here they come," said I, "only look at them—four horses and one postillion, all apparently straggling and straying after their own fancy, but yet going surprisingly straight notwithstanding. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 3 "Ah, postillion! comment va?"—"much more like a brigand after all—I know which I'd take you for." The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 A moment more saw the poor doctor seated beside the young lady, while the postillions plied whip and spur with their best energy; and the road flew beneath them. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 2 The officer told the postillion to get on; but the way seemed intolerably long to the Chevalier. Barry Lyndon "As good as our good postillion!" shouted Chapeau. La Vendée There was a waving of hands, much nodding and curtseying, as the postillion resumed his demi-volts—all to the stupefaction of Mrs. Pagnell; but she dared not speak, she had Morsfield on the mouth. Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete There was a waving of hands, much nodding and curtseying, as the postillion resumed his demi-volts— all to the stupefaction of Mrs. Pagnell; but she dared not speak, she had Morsfield on the mouth. Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 4 Any thing from riding postillion on the leaders to officiating as brides-maid, and I am your man. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 2 So passing from the southern into the western road, they saw the town-lights beneath an amber sky burning out sombrely over the woods of Copsley, and entered the town, the postillion following. Diana of the Crossways — Complete The corporal looked up at the postillion, but he soon saw that he wasn't joking. La Vendée So passing from the southern into the western road, they saw the town- lights beneath an amber sky burning out sombrely over the woods of Copsley, and entered the town, the postillion following. Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2 He had sat there a long time when the noise of wheels and the crack of a postillion's whip roused the dogs chained in the stable. The Valley of Decision The postillion's horn sounded a letter-call and my sisters rushed out, racing over our lawn to the gate, in order to take the message. Tales of Aztlan; the Romance of a Hero of our Late Spanish-American War, Incidents of Interest from the Life of a western Pioneer and Other Tales As they issued from the station, a thin, uncertain, boyish cheer rang out, and before them stood a handsome open carriage and four chestnut horses, with crimson postillions, and huge crimson-and-white satin rosettes. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 Four or five of the more respectable inhabitants had also joined the group in the gateway, from the hands of one of whom the postillion quietly took a stout ash stick. La Vendée The postillion says his prayers in passing by a wooden crucifix upon the road. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Life stretched before him alluring and various as the open road; and his pulses danced to the tune of the postillion's whip as the carriage rattled out of the gates. The Valley of Decision In the foreground several postillions and ostlers with relays of horses are waiting by the roadside, gazing northward and listening for sounds. The Dynasts The postillion says she left a horse—a charger, with military trappings, at the Golden Eagle. The Man of Destiny Early on the morrow, the postillion addressed the people from the market-place. La Vendée "What's that he says about a dark green chaise?" said one of the postillions. The Parent's Assistant And courteously lifting his hat he called to the postillion to drive on. The Valley of Decision The expense, including the postillions and other incidental things, does not amount to more than a shilling the Swedish mile. Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark After we arrived at the inn my postillion and I refreshed ourselves: he hung his horn on a peg near the kitchen fire; I sat on the other side. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen Yes, Agatha's hand, the postillion looking for your sister's hand; and, Sir, you will find that I am not mad. La Vendée The postillions were rubbing down the horses, or rolling the chaises into the coach-house. The Parent's Assistant He called to his postillion to hurry forward, and they were soon abreast of the wreck, about which several people were grouped in anxious colloquy. The Valley of Decision One of my companions, now awake, perceiving that the postillion had mistaken the road, began to swear at him, and roused the other two, who reluctantly shook off sleep. Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark And now Sphinx, deprived of her postillion, went on in a zigzag direction, and gambolled away after a most dreadful manner. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen "Well done, my friend; well done," said Henri, seizing the postillion by the hand, "this is a glorious meeting; the blues are beaten; we have only now to drive them into the river." La Vendée The postillion made no reply, but looked vexed, and went towards the house, desiring the children would wait in the passage till his return. The Parent's Assistant What a figure we cut! and, my i, what a figger the postillion cut! The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush The horses went on very well; but when we drew near the post-house the postillion stopped short and neither threats nor promises could prevail on him to go forward. Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark I travelled post, and finding myself in a narrow lane, bid the postillion give a signal with his horn, that other travellers might not meet us in the narrow passage. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen "And that is the postillion himself, on the pony!" shouted Henri, running after him. La Vendée The street was deserted save for de Robespierre's berline and his impatient postillion. The Trampling of the Lilies I repeated my exclamations several times, upon which, with a very loud voice, he bid the postillion stop; but the boy took no notice, but drove on with still greater speed. The Vicar of Wakefield Yet his face and attitude seemed to me to express such perfect carelessness and indolent ease that I imagined it to be the height of happiness to be a postillion and to sing melancholy songs. Boyhood The Lord Viscount Gosamer being our postillion, we floated gallantly down the river, the noble Sphinx gambolling like the huge leviathan, and towing after her the boat and balloons. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen "None more useful," said the postillion; "none could be more useful." La Vendée A berline stood at the door, the postillion at the horses' heads, and about it there was some bustle, as if in preparation of a departure. The Trampling of the Lilies The postillion, who was recovered, was going to make his escape too; but Mr Burchell ordered him at his peril to mount again, and drive back to town. The Vicar of Wakefield After that it's 'Whip up postillion, we must make up for lost time.' Tartarin De Tarascon By this time the fresh horses being put to the carriage, and the postillions mounted, the coach set off all of a sudden, with uncommon speed. Travels through France and Italy He is—at least he is no longer a postillion. La Vendée The door closed, the postillion's whip cracked briskly, and they set out upon a journey which to La Boulaye was to be as the passing from one life to another. The Trampling of the Lilies The inhabitants came forth with threatening aspect, and vehemently cried to the postillions to stop; but the postillions urged the horses to full speed, and soon left the town behind. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 After which, 'Crack on, postillion!' to make up for the lost time. Tartarin of Tarascon I hired a very good coach for ten loui'dores to Lyons, and set out from Paris on the thirteenth instant, with six horses, two postillions, and my own servant on horseback. Travels through France and Italy "And is that man the good postillion of whom the people talk?" La Vendée He wisely preferred to buy a carriage, and journey by stages, stimulating the zeal of the postillions by well-applied "na vodkou," or tips. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar Notwithstanding the shabby greatcoat, the shrewd postillion perceived, by our hero's language, that he was a gentleman. The Absentee Brief harnessing done, the postillions with their churn-boots vault into the saddles; brandish circularly their little noisy whips. The French Revolution He refused to take the money, which I threw down on the table; and the horses being ready, stepped into the coach, ordering the postillions to drive on. Travels through France and Italy "Indeed, and indeed you will not stir," said Henri, who stood behind his chair, and placed his hands heavily on the postillion's shoulders. La Vendée The postillion was thrashing his horses with all his might, and only kept them at a gallop by dint of abuse and blows. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar He seemed startled at first, at the sight of the carriage; but, looking at the postillion, Larry nodded, and he smiled and said— 'All's safe!' The Absentee I have put wax-lights in the sconces, and placed the footmen in a row in the hall, in their best liveries, with the coachman and postillion to fill up the equipage. The Way of the World He avoided the common conveyance or diligence, and insisted on travelling post and in a berline; but he could not bring himself to exceed the five-sou pourboire for the postillions. Travels through France and Italy There could be no doubt now; there was the daughter of one of the noblest houses in Poitou sitting at her feet in her own cabin, owning her love for the poor postillion. La Vendée In the language of the Russian postillions the "crow" is the stingy or poor traveler, who at the post-houses only pays two or three copecks a verst for the horses. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar The postillion drove on at a good rate for some time, till he came to a piece of the road freshly covered with broken stones, where he was obliged again to go slowly. The Absentee D'Artagnan and Planchet took each a post horse, and a postillion rode before them. The Three Musketeers The only course remaining would be to allow oneself to become the dupe of imposition by tipping the postillions an amount slightly in excess of the authorized gratification. Travels through France and Italy What would you then have thought of the postillion? La Vendée To it were harnessed four useful horses, with a postillion to each pair. Lair of the White Worm The postillion muttered 'curses not loud, but deep.' The Absentee It was a chaise drawn by three horses, driven by a postillion; Rochefort's lackey would precede it, as courier. The Three Musketeers Nay, the narrative, as detailed by Nozdrev, even reached the point of his mentioning certain of the postillions by name! Dead Souls Planchet went in search of the postillion who had driven her, and found him. The Three Musketeers The postillions had their orders, and were quickly on their way at an exhilarating pace. Lair of the White Worm The postillion plied whip and spur, and the vehicle, rocking with its speed, swept through the gate and tore up the road. Lair of the White Worm |
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