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knight of the road





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Up hill and down dale he trudged, a knight of the road, finding shelter and refreshment at wayside inns, or perchance at some friendly farm.

From The Tin Soldier by Bailey, Temple

From the roof of the car another knight of the road signaled, and thither McWade clambered, kicking off the clutching hand of his former enemy.

From Flowing Gold by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

The name of "Jim Joggers" has given way to the real name of that former knight of the road.

From The High School Boys' Training Hike by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

In their place was the unmistakable omnium gatherum of an accomplished knight of the road.

From The Twins of Table Mountain by Harte, Bret

Ten minutes later Red Haney, knight of the road, was placed under arrest as a suspicious character.

From The Diamond Master by Futrelle, Jacques




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