dark-coated

Updated: June 16, 2025

'There's a man down! exclaimed a groom, who formed one of the group, as a dark-coated rider and horse measured their length on a pasture. 'It's Mr. Sparks, said another, adding, 'he's always rolling about. 'Lor', look at the parson! exclaimed a third, as Blossomnose was seen gathering his horse and setting up his shoulders preparatory to riding at a gate.

Robert Smith Surtees - Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour