beadles

Preceded by the beadle, and attended by an irregular procession of stern-browed men and unkindly-visaged women, Hester Prynne set forth towards the place appointed for her punishment.

The beadle led the procession through the town square.

The beadle was in charge of maintaining order during the event.

The beadle wore a traditional uniform for the ceremony.

The beadle announced the start of the ceremony.

The beadle carried a staff as a symbol of authority.

The beadle's duties included overseeing the town's public events.

The beadle escorted the dignitaries to their seats.

The beadle's presence added a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The beadle's role was to assist the clergy during church services.

The beadle's authority was recognized by the townspeople.

So Noah ran through the streets as quickly as he could to fetch the beadle.

The beadle hit him on the back, and so naturally Oliver cried even more.

'Here, I've brought the boy, ' said the beadle.

On Oliver's ninth birthday, Mr Bumble the beadle came to the house to see Mrs Mann.

'I've seen you before, ' the stranger said, eventually. 'you were the beadle here.'

The beadle came quickly, heard the dreadful news, and immediately ran to tell the board.

The master hit him with the serving spoon, then seized Oliver's arms and shouted for the beadle.

The feeling of contentment produced by gin-and-water had now disappeared, and the beadle was in a bad mood once more.

The grim beadle now made a gesture with his staff.

' said the beadle, raising his hand with a show of authority.