"Hook-and-ladder company" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... rang, the men shouted; and amid cries of "Sock her down, boys! Roll her, boys, roll her! Hi! yi! yi!" the novel chase went on. But, as they could not overtake the fleet-footed thief, a stream of water was played upon him, but without stopping him. A hook-and-ladder company now coming up, an effort was made to clap a ladder against the fugitive, but it could not be done. And, after ...
— Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 • Various |
