A Knight of the Cumberland by John Fox
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page 90 of 117 (76%)
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Not all will be mentioned, but among them was the Knight of the Holston-- Athelstanic in build--in black stockings, white negligee shirt, with Byronic collar, and a broad crimson sash tied with a bow at his right side. There was the Knight of the Green Valley, in green and gold, a green hat with a long white plume, lace ruffles at his sleeves, and buckles on dancing-pumps; a bonny fat knight of Maxwelton Braes, in Highland kilts and a plaid; and the Knight at Large. ``He ought to be caged,'' murmured the Hon. Sam; for the Knight at Large wore plum-colored velvet, red base-ball stockings, held in place with safety-pins, white tennis shoes, and a very small hat with a very long plume, and the dye was already streaking his face. Marston was the last --sitting easily on his iron gray. ``And your name, Sir Knight?'' ``The Discarded,'' said Marston, with steady eyes. I felt the Blight start at my side and sidewise I saw that her face was crimson. |
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