sumpter

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There are ten lances and two court ladies and a dozen or so of sumpter horses—a brave show.

From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.

Then I led over the horses, beginning with the four sumpter beasts.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

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.