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  • But as he uttered the last word Trusty John had fallen lifeless to the ground, and was a stone.

    The Blue Fairy Book 2003

  • But as he uttered the last word Trusty John had fallen lifeless to the ground, and was a stone.

    Blue Fairy Book 1889

  • But as he uttered the last word Trusty John had fallen lifeless to the ground, and was a stone.

    The Blue Fairy Book Andrew Lang 1878

  • Nevertheless, it was afterwards discovered, that Doctor Plot was perfectly right; and that the only demon who wrought all these marvels, was a disguised royalist — a fellow called Trusty Joe, or some such name, formerly in the service of the Keeper of the Park, but who engaged in that of the Commissioners, on purpose to subject them to his persecution.

    Woodstock 1855

  • He called Trusty to come and lead him, but no Trusty came.

    Washed Ashore The Tower of Stormount Bay William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

  • Nevertheless, it was afterwards discovered, that Doctor Plot was perfectly right; and that the only demon who wrought all these marvels, was a disguised royalist -- a fellow called Trusty Joe, or some such name, formerly in the service of the Keeper of the Park, but who engaged in that of the Commissioners, on purpose to subject them to his persecution.

    Woodstock; or, the Cavalier Walter Scott 1801

  • But coming out of his fit, when nobody but this Mr. Sable, and an old servant, called Trusty, were by, he was prevailed upon by the good old

    The Governess; or, Little Female Academy Sarah Fielding 1739

  • Gone are the days of well-behaved and trustworthy maximum security prisoners gaining special privileges associated with what was known as Trusty status.

    The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register 2009

  • Gone are the days of well-behaved and trustworthy maximum security prisoners gaining special privileges associated with what was known as Trusty status.

    The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register 2009

  • Gone are the days of well-behaved and trustworthy maximum security prisoners gaining special privileges associated with what was known as Trusty status.

    The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register 2009

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