sumpter

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Simon and Marian Pendexter had been installed in office, with orders to write in a month: three sumpter mules were laden with the family luggage: and the last farewells were taken.

From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah

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 Morris, Charles

And behold he came upon a tall red horse, with the mane parted on each side, and he brought with him a large and beautiful sumpter pack. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 1 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

I happened to finish first, and, hearing the horses' hoofs, went out and watched the lads who were to be our guides fastening the baggage on the sumpter beasts.

From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John

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 Weyman, Stanley J.