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We were crossing the Border hills, the place where I had legged it for weary days when I was mixed up in the Black Stone business.

From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John

It was vacant—for his whoops had alarmed Rangers Williamson and Wetzel as well as the Indians; and being without ammunition they had legged it.

From Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)

If he had legged it on his own account, because of what he heard me say, I could understand that.

From Uneasy Money by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Meanwhile, Ches had legged it down the hill-side at his best speed, enthusiastically cheering what he supposed was a prearranged performance.

From The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch by Cootes, F. Graham

In reality, Rajah, freed of his unwelcome mahout, had legged it down the road without so much as trumpeting his farewell, and the soldiers had not been able to stop him.

From The Adventures of Kathlyn by MacGrath, Harold