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  • Of course; he had to dig his heels into the dapple's ribs.

    The Fires of Heaven Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1993

  • Irritably, he pulled at the dapple's reins and went on before the other man could say anything.

    The Fires of Heaven Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1993

  • Shaking his head, Rand reached up as Aviendha swung a leg over to slide down, and lifted her from the dapple's back.

    The Fires of Heaven Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1993

  • The dapple's eyes were half-closed in pleasure as the Horsemaster continued to scratch under his loose halter.

    Oathbreaker Lackey, Mercedes 1989

  • And I think" "He gave the dapple's forehead a last scratch.

    Oathbreaker Lackey, Mercedes 1989

  • When she slid off, the Horsemaster approached; she kept one hand on the dapple's neck and watched as he examined the animal almost exactly as she would have.

    Oathbreaker Lackey, Mercedes 1989

  • One of the archers led in from the night Beringar's two remaining horses, the tail, rangy dapple-grey and the sturdy brown cob, and placidly lay brothers and men-at-arms together unloaded the food and drink, and at Beringar's orders made the unwieldy, sacking-wrapped bundle secure on the dapple's croup, well balanced and fastened with Brother Anselm's leather straps, provided with quite another end in view.

    One Corpse Too Many Peters, Ellis, 1913-1995 1979

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