Lapworth

The first-mate, Lapworth, also became a favourite with us all.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

He did not seem inclined to seize the pork until Lapworth had it quickly jerked up, when the brute made a dash at it, half turning as he did so, and at the same instant received the harpoon through his neck.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

Galloping to the grass plot on which we were standing she suddenly stopped short and deposited Lapworth ignominiously at our feet.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

We received from the Captain and Lapworth a sound but good-humoured rating, but there would be no opportunity of further

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

Lapworth astride a hired nag, coming ahead at a gallop, one hand grasping the mane and the other the crupper, while stirrups and reins were flying in the wind.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

I recollect the monster turning over on his back, Lapworth swinging himself over into the boat, a little organised commotion among the men, and in a few moments running nooses were passed over head and tail, and he was hoisted on deck and speedily despatched.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

C----, Smith, and I were in the captain's boat, with three sailors, under the orders of Lapworth, who had taken his stand immediately above with a harpoon.

Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 Robert B. Booth

Catesby, the originator of the Powder Plot, owned estates at Lapworth and Ashby St. Legers.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

He heard of a third at the Glass House, between Packwood and Lapworth.

The Book of Sun-Dials 1900

Nor must it be forgotten that nearer home, somewhat similar phenomena, necessarily on a smaller scale, were recognised by Lapworth, twenty-six years ago, in his work on the structure of the Scottish Highlands.

The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays John Joly 1895