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  • Batirton set out in a shase, and one sarvant, to fet her cuzzen from the inne where she laid sick, as she thote: and the sarvant was tricked, and braute back the shase; but Miss Batirton was not harde of for a month, or so.

    Clarissa Harlowe 2006

  • Els I could have made much mischief in my time; as indeed any sarvant may.

    Clarissa Harlowe 2006

  • The cuck brazened it out, and said it was her rite to rummage the pantry; and she was ready for to go before the mare: that he had been her potticary many years, and would never think of hurting a poor sarvant, for giving away the scraps of the kitchen.

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

  • We are now going upon a long journey to the north, whereby I desire you will redouble your care and circumflexion, that the family may be well managed in our absence; for, you know, you must render account, not only to your earthly master, but also to him that is above; and if you are found a good and faithful sarvant, great will be your reward in haven.

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

  • He courted Sarah, Mr. Moore's sarvant lass, and so it seems she would have nothing to say to him; she either didn't like his wooden leg or she'd some notion about his being a hypocrite.

    Shirley, by Charlotte Bronte 2004

  • Loyd, late Jenkins, being married to a relation of the family, cannot remain in the capacity of a sarvant; therefore, I wish you would cast about for some creditable body to be with me in her room —

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

  • ‘Your humble sarvant, Mr Lynch,’ said the widow, entering the shop and immediately taking up a position of strength in her accustomed place behind the counter.

    The Kellys and the O'Kellys 2004

  • Your humble sarvant had on a plain pea-green tabby sack, with my Runnela cap, ruff toupee, and side curls. —

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

  • The new-made friends moved briskly off, followed by Baptiste and a short, square, old negro, very black and grotesque, who had introduced himself to the mulatto, with many glittering and cavernous smiles, as "d'body-sarvant of d'Rev'n 'Mr. Jones."

    Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels

  • "Naa, Lord," Abe began, "Thaa knows where I'm plann'd to-day, and Thaa knows this is my only rooad to th 'place; that's Thy watter, and I'm Thy sarvant; I mun be over somehaa; tak' care o 'my body while I try."

    Little Abe Or, The Bishop of Berry Brow F. Jewell

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