valet-de-chambre

I must positively put the wretch out of doors, to ensure the safety of my furniture; and in consequence of this, Eneas, an audacious young negro, in whom wisdom hath not waited for years — Eneas, my groom, I say, will probably be elevated to the post of valet-de-chambre.

The Paris Sketch Book 2006

We have witnessed the deshahille of Major Pendennis: will any man wish to be valet-de-chambre to our other hero, Costigan?

The History of Pendennis 2006

“What, he told you so, I suppose?” said the other: “I take him to be neither more nor less than a French valet-de-chambre.”

The Adventures of Roderick Random 2004

These ablutions being executed, he dried her with towels, accommodated her with a clean shift, and, acting the part of a valet-de-chambre, clothed her from head to foot, in clean and decent apparel which had belonged to Mrs. Hatchway; by which means her appearance was altered so much for the better, that when

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

Jolter, the valet-de-chambre, and lacquey, bestriding their beasts, they proceeded for the place of their destination, at which they arrived in safety that same night, and bespoke a passage in the packet-boat which was to sail next day.

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

A Swiss valet-de-chambre, who had already made the tour of

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

This inhuman relation, coveting the wealth of his infant ward, formed a design against the life of the helpless orphan, and trusted the execution of it to his valet-de-chambre, who was tempted to undertake the murder by the promise of a considerable reward.

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

With these sentiments he returned to the inn, and, putting a pair of pistols in his pocket, ordered his valet-de-chambre and

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

Peregrine in the yard, fell at his feet, clasped his knees with great eagerness and agitation, and presented to him the individual face of his old valet-de-chambre.

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

While I enjoyed myself in this manner, the precise lady had the good fortune to meet with her husband, who was no other than gentleman, or, in other words, valet-de-chambre, to the very nobleman whose coach stood at the door.

The Adventures of Roderick Random 2004