Burthen

London, thinking to get away to France; but when we came hither, we heard that the King had a greater Burthen of poor Followers than he knew well how to sustain.

The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

London, thinking to get away to France; but when we came hither, we heard that the King had a greater Burthen of poor Followers than he knew well how to sustain.

The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

He testify'd a real Sorrow for those his rash Words, and sued for Pardon with unfeigned Submission; all which serv'd but to encrease my Burthen, already too weighty for my weak Constitution; it being inconsistent with Virtue to make him happy, yet fraternal Love made me a Sharer in his Misfortunes.

Exilius 2008

Burthen, the carrier, is by this time seen bustling round the vehicle; the horses are put in, the proprietor arranges the reins and springs up into his seat as if he were used to it — which he is.

Life's Little Ironies 2006

"His hall is warded," pointed out Burthen, as if the Songmaster had not smiled at all.

The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997

The Songmaster continues to write, slowly, on the song scroll before him, long, long after Burthen has left the dimness of the tent.

The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997

"One sorceress cannot prove that great a problem," suggested Burthen.

The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997

Mr.T. [Thaxter] has been sick this 2 or 3 months, which has made the Burthen heavier for me, indeed too much for my feeble Frame.

Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 17 August 1782, "The Situation of my dear Brother . . ." 1973

The young and old Negroes are a Burthen to their owners.

John Adams diary 27, notes on Continental Congress, 13 May - 10 September 1776 1961

Vessells of some Burthen come up here, in the Canal which reaches to the Sea.

John Adams diary 31, 7 January - 5 February, 27 July - 6 August 1780 1961