Now as soon as it was evening, the Chamberlain bade bring two Hackneys and great store of water and provaunt and a riding-camel and a fellow to show them the way.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
Accordingly, the next morning, having filled a saddle-bag with sundry necessaries, such as files, picklocks, masks-to which he added a choice selection of political tracts and newspapers-he and Jasper set out on two hired but strong and fleet Hackneys to the neighbourhood of Fawley.
"What Will He Do With It, Book 10."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
When King Arthur and the two kings saw them begin to wax wroth on both parties, they leapt on small Hackneys, and let cry that all men should depart unto their lodging.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory