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Example sentences for "esquire"

  • The Esquire seized the Shoulders of the prisoner, who would have spoken had he not been terrified by the threats of Iskander, who, carrying the legs of the sentinel, allowed the Polish gentleman to lead the way to the pavilion of Hunniades.

  • At length, he met the esquire of a Polish knight returning from a convivial meeting, not a little elevated.

  • So thus, my son, came Duke Beltane home again, he and his esquire Sir Benedict of Bourne alone of all his company, each alike worn with hardship and spent with wounds.

  • My father--you were his esquire and much-loved comrade, Benedict?

  • According to Hall, the King "sat downe to dyner, and was served withoute curtesie or assaye; he much mervaylyng at the sodayne mutacion of the thynge, demanded of the esquire why he did not do his duty.

  • John Copeland, an esquire of Northumberland and, I believe, a doughty man-at-arms as ever faced a foe.

  • This esquire has said enough, should he be believed, to settle ultimately the point of the truth or falsehood of Godwin's notable doctrine, that we owe the increase of our numbers chiefly to emigration.

  • Each of his ten knights was followed by an esquire bearing his banner, and each had ten men-at-arms under his immediate order.

  • After the battle the prince offered to make him an esquire in spite of the absence of gentle blood in his veins, but Ralph declined the honour.

  • When he had satisfied his hunger the young esquire related his adventures to Sir Walter and several other knights and nobles, who had by this time gathered in the room.

  • The court was a gay one, and Walter, as a favoured esquire of one of the foremost knights there, was admitted to all that took place.

  • Then you were a 'prentice boy, now you are an esquire of Sir Walter Manny, and on the highway to distinction.

  • He was devotedly attached to the knight, his master, and although he might several times have received the rank of knighthood for his bravery in the field, he preferred remaining in his position as esquire and faithful friend of his master.

  • Esquire Whiting, the Deputy Surveyor, being present, offered his assistance to look out the township and survey it, and give the service to the school.

  • Colonel Wyllis and Esquire Ledyard," of Hartford, were among Dr.

  • There is a romantic story concerning King Louis’s journey to Naples told by Jehan Charantais, esquire to the King, in a letter to Queen Yolande.

  • The impact sent the hot blood coursing through his veins, and it was as much as his esquire could do to drag his master back and hurry him to the palace in time to change his costume and receive his royal guests with courtly etiquette.

  • After the battle the prince offered to make him an esquire in spite of the absence of gentle blood in his veins, but Ralph declined the honor.

  • The court was a gay one, and Walter, as a favored esquire of one of the foremost knights there, was admitted to all that took place.

  • So a poor apprentice could aspire to become a master, a member of the livery of his company, a member of the council, an alderman, a mayor, and then an esquire for life.

  • Sometimes a son was sent to the house of a great man as a page or esquire to learn the ways of courtiers and perhaps become a diplomat.

  • With one sole follower, an Esquire trustful, He pass'd the southern cape which sailors fear, And eastward held: meanwhile his vain and lustful Past works more loathsome to his soul appear.

  • In the same year, Dennis Fernandes of Lisbon, an esquire to the king, entered upon these discoveries, more to acquire fame than for profit.

  • At nine o'clock we left him and proceeded to Camillus, where I baptized the wife of Esquire Benedict and Mrs. McMaster, his daughter.

  • The next day we called at Esquire Cushing's tavern (for his were the double honors of landlord and magistrate) and ordered refreshment.

  • But as for myself,' he kindly observed, 'I am not concerned about you, and if you will agree to call on Esquire C.

  • On Monday I came to this town, and held a meeting at the Hall of Esquire Snow; in this place and Calace I have held meetings all through the week.

  • As an esquire of Lord Percy, he was treated with all courtesy, was introduced to the ladies of the family, sat at the high table, and was regarded as being in the confidence of his lord.

  • I am an esquire of Sir Henry Percy," Oswald said, "and I rob not women.

  • This, sire, is a messenger, one Master Oswald Forster, an esquire of Sir Henry Percy's.

  • I was an esquire to Sir Henry Percy, but have for some time been staying with his brother-in-law, Sir Edmund Mortimer.

  • How long have you been an esquire to Percy?

  • I am an esquire of Sir Henry Percy, and have brought hither a letter for the king.

  • My name is Oswald Forster, an esquire of Sir Henry Percy.

  • I shall add that you have already greatly distinguished yourself, in service against the Welsh, and are the trusty esquire of my brother-in-law, Sir Henry Percy.

  • Alwyn said that, three times during the fray, the young esquire saved his life, by cutting down men who were attacking him from behind, while he was occupied by other opponents in front.

  • Oswald's esquire was on one side of him, Roger on the other.

  • It seems to me that the bold service this esquire has performed merits reward.

  • The Esquire turned Tradesman; how he set up a China Shop* over against Nic.

  • It's strange he should prefer Philip Baboon's custom to Esquire South's.

  • I wish every man had his own; but I still say, that Lord Strutt's money shines as bright and chinks as well as Esquire South's.

  • Besides, Esquire South will be Esquire South still; fickle, proud, and ungrateful.

  • Wilt thou, then, have Esquire South to be Lord Strutt?

  • All this while Frog laughed in his sleeve, gave the esquire the other noggan of brandy, and clapped him on the back, which made him ten times madder.

  • Then they all bawled out aloud, "No composition: long live Esquire South and the Law!

  • We pray that no lord, knight, esquire nor gentleman do graze nor feed any bullocks or sheep if he may spend forty pounds a year by his lands, but only for the provision of his house.

  • We pray that no man under the degree of a knight or esquire keep a dove house, except it hath been of an old ancient custom.

  • She again sought advice of Esquire Chip, whose counsel was, that the aforesaid constable serve the before-mentioned writ upon the right person.

  • Esquire Chip next informed his client, that her case must now lie over till the next session of the court, some months in the future.

  • He is esquire to Richard Plantagenet," said Toney.

  • Each one of those boys is esquire to a gallant knight, and holds his horse until the champion is ready to mount.

  • Perhaps it was the similarity between his own case and that of his master's that made the tie between them stronger than is often the case between an esquire and his chief.

  • I am esquire to Master Humphrey Ratcliffe, and he has dispatched me with a message.

  • As he grew up, he took to writing tracts between the intervals of weaving; and one of his first productions was an elaborate defence of Esquire North, who was then accused of having used harsh measures towards one of his tenantry.

  • The Knights of the Bath was a brave sight of itself; and their Esquires, among which Mr. Armiger was an Esquire to one of the Knights.


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