Despatched

Examples

• I despatched the first woman-servant I could find to Rosanna's room; and I sent the boy back to say that I myself would follow him with the boot. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• The waiter was despatched on both errands. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• On the third day, the prince's servant was again despatched on the same errand, and he was at last successful. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• It was in Bertha's interest, certainly, that she had despatched Dorset to consult with Lawrence Selden. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• He despatched a groom, on horseback, for the nearest medical man, Mr. Dawson, of Oak Lodge. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• The moment I was alone, I despatched the following note to Lord Ponsonby. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• And Evremonde will be despatched in a wink, and she not here! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• He therefore, once and for all, requested Mr Rugg's immediate aid in getting the business despatched. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• In three days after I had despatched the above letter, Worcester returned to me, having made the Duke of Beaufort the promise he had required. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• The moment it caught my eye, I despatched my servant with a note begging him to come over to me immediately. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• I will remand the order I despatched to my banker. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• Miss Ophelia despatched a messenger, and soon the whole of the servants were convened in the room. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• And _my_ brother, your uncle--poor soul, I trust this will rouse him--messengers must be despatched to fetch them. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• Then he despatched an ambassador to Theodosius II to give that monarch, as people say, a piece of his mind. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• She was despatched to New Orleans; but, when about half way there, God had mercy on her, and smote her with death. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Clym had by this time lit a small fire, and despatched Susan Nunsuch for a frying pan. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• When at last a pope was appointed, he despatched two Dominican friars to convert the greatest power in Asia to his rule! H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• This letter, with a huge black border and seal, was accordingly despatched by Sir Pitt Crawley to his brother the Colonel, in London. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I despatched my letter almost without hope. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Accordingly I despatched the letter by return of poSt. It gained me time, at all events--and, oh dear me! Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• That same evening at nine o'clock, a servant was despatched to meet the coach by which our little visitor was expected. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• And this authentic missive was despatched under cover to Miss Briggs. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• The dinner was quickly despatched, and they walked out together. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• My son, Major Dobbin, the Alderman said, with some hesitation, despatched me a letter by an officer of the --th, who arrived in town to-day. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• Yes, sir, a cipher telegram has been despatched. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• I went, and having found Bessie and despatched her on my errand, I proceeded to take further measures. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• This note was hastily made into a parcel, and despatched to the bar per Mr. Samuel Weller. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• It was then eight o'clock--the hour at which the letters were always despatched from Blackwater Park. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• I despatched a messenger with a note, on the chance that the school might still be in existence. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• He rang, and despatched an invitation to Mrs. Fairfax, who soon arrived, knitting-basket in hand. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.

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