Bow Street runner
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Bow Street runner had not been dead as I had thought.
From Romance by Conrad, Joseph
In 1822 a Bow Street runner named Denovan, while visiting Leith, chanced to fall into conversation with a sailor lately returned from captivity among the French.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
"It will certainly not be worth my while," returned the Bow Street runner curtly.
From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James
The Bow Street runner, however, said never a word, but proceeded with his interminable breakfast.
From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James
"That simplifies the business a good deal," remarked the Bow Street runner, drawing out his pocket-book.
From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James
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