postern
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But most of them opened their postern gates and let Mr. Jones come in with the money he was determined to inject into them.
From Time Magazine Archive
Upon being prompted, however, he went on: "Behind shut the postern, the lights sank to rest."
From Time Magazine Archive
"There's a guard on that postern," said Gendry quietly.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The portcullis was down and the gates barred, so she turned aside to a postern door.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Even the postern doors would likely be guarded.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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