castle-gate

But a stronger and more terrible characteristic of the period appeared in the market-place, which was a space of irregular width, half way betwixt the harbour, or pier, and the frowning castle-gate, which terminated with its gloomy archway, portcullis, and flankers, the upper end of the vista.

A Legend of Montrose 2008

Piqued at her abrupt behaviour, though pleased with her spirit, he set his invention to work, in order to contrive some means of seeing her: and in a fit of musing arrived at the inn, where he found his companions, whom he had left at the castle-gate.

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

But to-morrow when it is day, the people shall arise, and open our castle-gate, and this realm we shall all win; shall we never lie here for one lame man!

Roman de Brut. English Layamon

At the castle-gate, I inquired for Constant, your _valet de chambre_, and requested the servants to call him.

Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia F. [Translator] Jordan

Forth went the king, it was nothing known, and forth went with him Ulfin and Merlin, they proceeded right the way that lay into Tintateol, they came to the castle-gate, and called familiarly: "Undo this gate-bolt; the earl is come here, Gorlois the lord, and Britael his steward, and Jordan the chamber-knight; we have journeyed all night!"

Roman de Brut. English Layamon

But when the delegates reached the castle-gate, an entire month elapsed before Francis would condescend to grant them audience.

The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird

The only armorial bearings traceable are three shields over the castle-gate.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 575, November 10, 1832 Various

Stood at proud Stirling's castle-gate, as soon as royalty!

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 383, August 1, 1829 Various

Believing that the money would soon be pouring in, she kept her envoys constantly dogging the monarch's steps, and in the month of April Gustavus wrote: "Our creditors will scarce permit us to leave the castle-gate."

The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa Paul Barron Watson

A strange female waits at the castle-gate, who clamors for admittance; she seems in deep distress, refuses to accept denial or excuse, and demands to speak with the person of first consequence in the family.

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 1