These were but bridle or packhorse paths, tracked out irregularly among the trees, and meandering through the gorse wherever it grew thinnest.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
It was a singular spot to have been selected as a residence: since it stood more than a mile from any other habitation-the nearest being the suspected hostelry of the packhorse.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
However obtained, it was known that Walford possessed money-and his chalk score in the tap-room of the "packhorse" was always wiped out upon demand.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid