| 单词 | road agent |
| 例句 | Paul Manson, the road agent in Wentworth, said he had already been plowing for about six hours Saturday when he encountered Greeson standing in the middle of the road around 8 a.m. New Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Pop says his firm's meaner than road agents. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z Two paymasters, two wagon-trains, and no end of mail-stages had been "jumped" by those enterprising road agents in the course of the five years that followed the war, and not once had a conviction occurred. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z “Going to have a real, bad road agent in your play, Ruthie?” Ruth Fielding In the Saddle College Girls in the Land of Gold 2011-06-14T02:00:22.083Z It would matter a heap if we was to be attacked by Indians or—or road agents; and I should be a lot more comfortable if I knew it was loaded. Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout 2011-02-07T03:00:22.570Z Indians infested the trail, murdered the freighters and miners, and ran off their stock, while road agents robbed stages and looted the express company's strong boxes. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z I didn't think when I proposed you for sheriff," he remarked earnestly, "that I was proposing a road agent too. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z But I’ll tell you right here and now that if you are playing road agent, I wouldn’t be in your fool boots for a cool million. The Orphan Desperado, murderer, train robber, and road agent, he was a man beyond the pale of human pity. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen Hold-ups were frequent an' plenty, but a 'road agent' didn't last long where every one carried a gun. The Boy With the U.S. Miners To this heterogeneous mass was added the gambler, the bandit, the road agent, the dive keeper, and other undesirable citizens. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z He had been cowboy, cattle rustler and road agent in different parts of the country west of the Missouri. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine There are no brigands, thieves or road agents in this district.” Lord Stranleigh Abroad “For being a road agent, a thief, and an accessory to robberies and murders,” I replied. Gold The law required him to follow the course laid down in his passport, but he feared the law less than the disappointment of road agents. The Missourian It's him who goes to a showdown with them three road agents who lays for the stage over in a spur of the Black Range back of San Marcial, an' hives the three. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories Jos� at least knew better than to let him draw the road agent’s fire while he sat within a foot of the driver. Brand Blotters "Well," he replied, "I may be mistaken but I will just bet you a ten spot they are road agents." Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events The road agents had gone straight to the larger cities. Gold What if he were a road agent—an outlaw? The Trail to Yesterday The road agents had a fine organization, and they knew every man going out with dust. The Young Alaskans on the Missouri Arthur Royce, a telegraph operator in a Western state, a former Harvard student, now in league with two road agents, holds up the Overland Limited. Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts I told her no, and explained that the express- and mail-cars were the only ones to which the road agents paid any attention. The Great K. & A. Robbery “Hang the road agents!” yelled back the little Irishman defiantly. Gold "Meaning that there are road agents and such?" questioned Duncan. The Trail to Yesterday I’d like them to know, on the ground, not on the map, how the old road agents’ trail ran, between Bannack and Virginia City. The Young Alaskans on the Missouri What the road agents do and how Royce is saved by the Indian is dramatically told in this little sketch. Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts I didn't stop to hear more, but went forward to see what the road agents had got away with. The Great K. & A. Robbery The belief currently held regarding Mulcahy was to the effect that he had been a noted "road agent" that is to say, a highway robber in California. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer "But dot yarn—" "The road agents may hear it." Jack Wright and His Electric Stage; or, Leagued Against the James Boys Many a tale he told of the placers and the road agents—yes, and of the Vigilantes, too, that cleaned out the road agents and made it safe in here, to travel or live.” The Young Alaskans on the Missouri "I did, but that isn't evidence that will acquit him in court of being a road agent." The Highgrader There was nothing in his speech or manner to suggest that he had ever been a road agent. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! Hop was the one who had taught him that this was the safest way, for road agents seldom took a notion to make a thorough search of a horseman's saddlebags. Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll Every road agent in Wyoming would be out, and every Indian from the Platte to Hudson's Bay would be on the watch. Warrior Gap A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68. “Here was the old ford of the road agents’ trail,” said Billy. The Young Alaskans on the Missouri Them shots came from that bunch of chaparral over there," said Buck, "but it's an almighty queer way for road agents to go about a job. Bert Wilson in the Rockies But where'd you come from: and what for do you turn road agent and hold up your old friends?' The Killer S'pose you was only a road agent an' I was a saloon keeper. The Girl of the Golden West It was not known how much money the road agents got. The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin There are gentlemen of the road in Siberia as there are 'road agents' in California. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Also, it had been the custom to have this coach captured and plundered by “road agents.” The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 In this manner, at least, the phantom road agent had furthered the ends of justice. The Killer Cheats and road agents"—and here he paused meaningly and glanced from The Sidney Duck to the Girl—"ar'n't jest in my line. The Girl of the Golden West "Whether or not anything happens, it would be jolly to have watches and relieve one another the way they used to do out west among the Indians and outlaws and road agents." The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands "This—-er—-Bad Pete isn't an—-er—-that is, a road agent, is he?" he asked apprehensively. The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest In a few weeks these chaps had put the road agents out of business and out of life, for they attacked them wherever found. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 They had been held up by a single road agent. The Killer "It is true," began the unfortunate road agent in an even, unemotional voice, "that I love the Girl." The Girl of the Golden West The Cullens were about the most jubilant road agents I had ever seen. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 Desperado, murderer, train robber and road agent, he was a man beyond the pale of human pity. Round the Red Lamp He had trailed a “road agent” across, the Bad Lands for hundreds of miles, brought him back to within a few miles of Deadwood and picketed him out for the night. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 That road agent hit her lucky this trip sure. The Killer "I didn't," denied the road agent, quietly, his countenance reflecting how deeply hurt he was by her words. The Girl of the Golden West I told her no, and explained that the express and mail-cars were the only ones to which the road agents paid any attention. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 These were the so-called road agents—masked robbers who regarded life as of little worth in the accomplishment of their nefarious purposes. The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway Where very severely hunted, like the road agent, they "take to the brush," that is, hide in the chaparral. American Big Game in Its Haunts If Mrs. Spafford had said road agent, which means highwayman in California, we could not have been more surprised. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch For an instant the road agent's eyes followed the direction that she had taken; then, his spirits rising at the thought that his escape was now well-nigh assured, he turned and plunged down the ravine. The Girl of the Golden West "They were the 'Knights of St. Nicholas,' which, in the slang of the middle ages, meant what they call in the West road agents; indeed, plain highwaymen they were called in England in Bacon's day." The Iron Game A Tale of the War "The passengers will please alight on this side of the stage, turn their pockets inside out and deposit their coin on top of the box" continued the road agent. The Long Chance "Mr. Melville was, perhaps, referring to the chance of the stage being stopped by some enterprising road agent," suggested Parker. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune Slade eventually drifted into Montana, and in 1865 was hanged by the vigilantes on suspicion of being the leader of a band of road agents. The Great Salt Lake Trail At the mention of the road agent's name Rance's eyes dropped to the floor. The Girl of the Golden West Still silent, the road agent reached for the money, and then growled at her in a tone which had suddenly become gruff and overbearing. Ranson's Folly The road agent stooped over, not suspecting any danger, and in doing so laid down his revolver. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck "Then he was in league with the road agent, after all?" said Parker. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune So with the clever scheme to outwit the road agents, if held up, he started once more upon his flying trip. The Great Salt Lake Trail Another groan—and like a flash she was down on her knees lavishing endearments upon the road agent. The Girl of the Golden West The salesman scrambled into the stage through the door opposite the one at which the Red Rider was standing, and the road agent again raised his sombrero with a sweeping gesture worthy of D'Artagnan. Ranson's Folly The startled road agent tried to pick up his revolver, but Sprague instantly put his foot on it, and repeated the command. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck "No, I speak of the gentlemen of the road—road agents as they are generally called." Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune They watched in turns for the first demonstration of the road agents, having made up their minds to get the first crack at the thieves. The Great Salt Lake Trail "Well, Nick," he said, "her road agent's got off by now." The Girl of the Golden West "Hold up your hands!" roared the road agent. Ranson's Folly The other road agent, who was occupied with the minister, turned to assist his comrade, when he, too, received a check from an unexpected source. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck "Gentlemen," he said, "I regret to say that I have every reason to believe there is a man in this stage who is in league with the road agents." Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune The trail was infested with “road agents,” and hostile savages who roamed in formidable bands ready to murder and scalp with as little compunction as they would kill a buffalo. The Great Salt Lake Trail Don't you take a step further or I'll—" She made a significant gesture towards her bosom, and then, laughing harshly, went on denouncingly: "A road agent! The Girl of the Golden West "Good-by, miss," stammered the road agent, "I said 'Au revoir,'" repeated Miss Post. Ranson's Folly Never, perhaps, did two road agents look more foolish than these who had suffered such a sudden and humiliating discomfiture from those among the passengers whom they had feared least. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck To associate me with road agents, whom I have as much reason to fear as you, is most ridiculous. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune These robbers were known in those days as "road agents." Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West "How do you know the man's a road agent?" The Girl of the Golden West And, besides, they don't know how many more men the road agent may have behind him. Ranson's Folly Instantly the dude fired, and a bullet whistled within a few inches of the road agent's head. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck I am a wealthy capitalist from Chicago, who knows no more about road agents than you do. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune Knowing that there was great likelihood of some bandits or "road agents" as they were commonly called getting wind of the consignment and attempting a holdup, Cody hit upon a little emergency ruse. The Story of the Pony Express Pale as death and almost on the point of collapse, the Girl staggered back to the table where the wounded road agent was half-sitting, half-lying. The Girl of the Golden West For a moment the road agent regarded him darkly, pointing his weapon meditatively at different parts of the salesman's person. Ranson's Folly By this time both the road agents were at a safe distance, and the rescued passengers breathed more freely. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck For the most part the stage passengers are taken by surprise, and the road agent is known to be a desperado, ready to murder in cold blood anyone who dares oppose him. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune Eight horses were stolen from Smith's Creek on last Monday, supposedly by road agents. The Story of the Pony Express A faint little smile hovered about the corners of the road agent's mouth when presently he answered: "Why, surely we are…" His words cleared her face instantly. The Girl of the Golden West I'm afraid, ladies," said the road agent, "that I have delayed you unnecessarily. Ranson's Folly "Which boot is your money in?" asked the road agent, impatiently. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck Warner, and the landlord who had essayed the part of a road agent. Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune I don't want to destroy your belief in the connection of your friend with the road agents," said Demorest grimly, "but if he belongs to their band it is in an inferior capacity. The Argonauts of North Liberty I am called Ramerrez; I have robbed; I am a road agent—an outlaw by profession. The Girl of the Golden West No one ever fires at a road agent. Ranson's Folly "The last man but one who preceded you was shot by road agents." Jeff Briggs's Love Story "Hale means," said Clinch, "that it wouldn't be on the square to take and make use of any points we might pick up there agin the road agents." Snow-Bound at Eagle's Over-praise for an occasional scrimmage with road agents, and flattery from Eastern greenhorns, have given them the big head. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales It wasn't so much your bein' a road agent I got against you. The Girl of the Golden West The road agent, apparently routed by these simple words, fled muttering toward his horse. Ranson's Folly Even then it was hardly possible that the chief of the road agents would present himself at the post-office, and it had probably been left by some less known of the gang. In a Hollow of the Hills Them road agents don't pretend to be your friend—but take yer money and run their risks. Snow-Bound at Eagle's A glance told her that he was made up for a road agent and that his revolvers and mask were a part of the necessary costuming. Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West And hence not a tale of the outlaw's doings was complete without the narrator insisting upon it that the leader of the band—the road agent himself—closely resembled an American. The Girl of the Golden West The road agent was tugging at the stone beneath which he had slipped his bridle. Ranson's Folly Here was, he believed, the actual accomplice of the road agents calmly receiving the complacent and puerile confessions of the men who were seeking to outwit them. In a Hollow of the Hills It was built in Concord, New Hampshire, and sent to the Pacific Coast to run over a trail infested by road agents. Last of the Great Scouts : the life story of Col. William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill" as told by his sister Yes," answered he, "they told me in Florence that he was a 'road agent' and desperado, but there did not seem to be anyone else, and my orders were peremptory, so I took him. Vanished Arizona "You're very kind—thanks," returned the road agent, and proceeded to pour out a drink. The Girl of the Golden West That Miss Post, as soon as she got here, when she thought it was only a practical joke, told them that the road agent threatened her with a pair of shears. Ranson's Folly "Then I understand that you have twice seen these road agents," said the professional man, turning to the miner. In a Hollow of the Hills But now he was an outlaw, a road agent going from one robbery to another, likely at any time to stain his hand with the life-blood of a fellow man. The Girl of the Golden West "Yes, I can smell a road agent in the wind," declared Ashby somewhat boastfully. The Girl of the Golden West If, by any chance, the road agent made a mistake and stopped a party of native Californians or Mexicans, they were at once permitted to proceed on their way with the bandit-leader's profuse apologies. The Girl of the Golden West The road agent did not at once answer. Ranson's Folly Ye see they say that the sheriff had sorter got the dead wood on that gang o' road agents, and had hemmed 'em in somewhar betwixt Bald Top and Collinson's. In a Hollow of the Hills Rance received this information in silence and went on with his shuffling of the cards; presently, unconcernedly, he remarked: "Ramerrez—Oh, that's the polite road agent who has been visiting the other camps?" The Girl of the Golden West "Fine as silk," vouched Sonora, adding in the next breath: "But, say, Mr. Ashby, how long you been chasm' up this road agent?" The Girl of the Golden West But even the probability of encountering a storm—which in that altitude was something decidedly to be reckoned with—did not deter the men from proceeding to make ready for the road agent's capture. The Girl of the Golden West The road agent waved his hand to the young lady. Ranson's Folly The first thing these yer road agents do, after they've covered the driver with their shot guns, is to make the passengers get out and hold up their hands. In a Hollow of the Hills "Well, Mr. Johnson, it seems to be us a-keepin' house here to-night, don't it?" said the Girl, alone now with the road agent. The Girl of the Golden West Impulsively the road agent's hand went out to her, and with it went a mental resolution that so far as he was concerned no hard-working miner of Cloudy Mountain need fear for his gold! The Girl of the Golden West "Speak quickly—go on," came likewise in whispered tones from the road agent. The Girl of the Golden West Too vividly she recalled the road agent's indifferent manner at their last interview for any feeling to dwell in her heart other than hatred. The Girl of the Golden West A revolver is the last thing a road agent wants, either in a man's hand or in his holster. In a Hollow of the Hills Slowly the road agent parted the curtains and came forward in an attitude of dejection. The Girl of the Golden West Why had he not seen at once that it was Johnson who was the road agent! The Girl of the Golden West "But if a road agent did come here, I could offer 'im a drink an' he'd treat me like a perfect lady," contended the Girl, confidently. The Girl of the Golden West It seemed hours until the road agent reached the bottom of the ladder, then lurched with unseeing eyes to a chair and, finally, fell forward limply, with his arms and head resting on the table. The Girl of the Golden West "Ye ain't afeared o' the road agents?" suggested a bystander; "they just swarm on galloper's Ridge, and they 'held up' the down stage only last week." In a Hollow of the Hills "So you did bring in my saddle, eh, Nick?" asked the road agent, coming quickly, but unconcernedly into the room and standing behind his man. The Girl of the Golden West |
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