sumpter
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A small train of archers and cross-bowmen brought up the rear of the escort, save the baggage and sumpter horses, laden not only with provisions but cooking utensils, and even with furniture for the household.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
They drove up to the door of Government House in their travelling equipage, saddle and sumpter horses following.
From Jasper Lyle by Harriet Ward
Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.
From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman
And afar off was the noise heard of the neighing of horses; mountains and valleys were everywhere covered with sumpter horses and waggons with provisions, and sacks of tents and pavilions.
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Mark Antony Lower
Here richly-caparisoned horses were prancing, there sumpter mules laden with supplies, and decorated with ribbons and flowers, made their slow way onward.
From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
