Battiscombe

Great efforts were made to save one young gentleman named Battiscombe, who was engaged to a young lady of gentle blood, a sister of the Sheriff; she threw herself at the feet of Jeffreys to beg for mercy, but he drove her away with a jest so shocking to decency and humanity that it could not be repeated, and

From John O'Groats to Land's End Robert Naylor

From Combe, used especially in the west of England, we have Compton, and such compounds as Acomb, at combe, Addiscombe, Battiscombe, etc. But

The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909

Battiscombe heartily joined in the religious exercises, though he avoided the spot where Ferguson was holding forth, and endeavouring to prove that the war in which they were engaged was not rebellion, but a righteous enterprise which merited the support of Heaven.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe had long been anxious to go home and comfort his father, and he easily obtained leave from the Commodore to take his frigate round to

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe, who was of a Puritan family, at his house, though at one time he would not have admitted him within his doors.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe met several friends and acquaintances, with whom he held conversation, and all were unanimous in speaking of the affability and condescension of the Duke.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe said, "they might run no risk of having to travel by night."

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe, would proceed the following day in the same direction, and he accordingly rode over to Langton to ask whether he would allow Roger to travel in his company.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe, you and Willoughby lower a boat, and carry a line ashore with you.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Battiscombe and Roger had gone on the previous day.

Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow William Henry Giles Kingston 1847