Hawkhurst

"Hawkhurst," said Francisco, "I have but one request to make, which, if complied with, will put an end to this contention; it is, that you will put me on shore at the first land that we make.

The Pirate Frederick Marryat 1820

Via Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Etchingham and Burwash the road ran through beautiful rolling countryside which at this time of year was a glorious patchwork of autumn colour.

No Laughing Matter Simpson, Dorothy, 1933- 1993

Nor that the 7th Division, who had already taken Rye by midday after their landing on Camber sands would push quickly on to Hawkhurst.

Operation Sea Lion Cox, Richard 1974

Thus re-supplied with ammunition, and confident in its ability to live off the land, the Mountain Division prepared to push north to Bodiam and on to Hawkhurst, following the line of the Rother.

Operation Sea Lion Cox, Richard 1974

To the east of Hurst Green on the road thither (a hamlet disproportionate and imposing, possessing, in the George Inn, a relic of the days when the coaches came this way), is Seacox Heath, now the residence of Lord Goschen, but once the home of George Gray, a member of the terrible Hawkhurst gang of smugglers.

Highways & Byways in Sussex E.V. Lucas

"Do you remember the old finger-post -- on the Hawkhurst road?"

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915

'Hawkhurst!' says he, staring at me as if I were a ghost, my dear fellow, 'yes,' says I,

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915

I shall journey down to Hawkhurst to see you and shall stay about until you can contrive to meet me.

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915

Thus, as he went, Barnabas kept his eyes bent thitherward, and his step was light and his heart sang within him for gladness, it was in the very air, and in the whole fair world was no space for care or sorrow, for his dreams were to be realized at a certain finger-post on the Hawkhurst road, on the stroke of nine.

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915

"Mr. Beverley, sir," said the Bo'sun, pegging away at the carpet as he spoke, "is it -- meaning no offence, and axing your pardon, -- but are you hauling your wind and standing away for Hawkhurst so prompt on 'account o' my Lady Cleone?"

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915