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  • A quick inspection of the drawers and cabinets as he put away the clothes revealed that Idalia had stowed away the rest of his gear, and someone had made him a gift of a few more sets of Elven guest-clothes, including a dark blue night-robe of some weaving that was as soft as fur.

    Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010

  • I stood in my red and gold night-robe, stretched out my arms and turned, like one of the trance-dancers I saw in the streets from my litter.

    The Year's Best Science Fiction 23rd Annual Collection Dozois, Gardner 2006

  • I stood in my red and gold night-robe, stretched out my arms and turned, like one of the trance-dancers I saw in the streets from my litter.

    Asimov's Science Fiction 2005

  • He spoke not a word while his chamberlain exchanged his rich court-mantle for a furred night-robe, and when this officer signified that Master Varney desired to speak with his lordship, he replied only by

    Kenilworth 2004

  • A quick inspection of the drawers and cabinets as he put away the clothes revealed that Idalia had stowed away the rest of his gear, and someone had made him a gift of a few more sets of Elven guest-clothes, including a dark blue night-robe of some weaving that was as soft as fur.

    The Outstretched Shadow 2003

  • I bought a funky purple night-robe with tweety-bird on it looking totally up himself whore-bag, which is a look that suits him I think.

    26th April '03 2003

  • Like Keffria, she was in her night-robe and wrapper.

    The Mad Ship Hobb, Robin 1999

  • She was in her night-robe and carrying a cup and saucer.

    Ship Of Magic Hobb, Robin 1998

  • With a great deal of trepidation, he had laid out the captain's own night-robe for her, and then hesitantly offered her several bolts of rich cloth from their latest trove.

    Ship Of Magic Hobb, Robin 1998

  • So she soothed the boy and helped him into his night-robe and stayed by him until his eyes sagged shut.

    Ship Of Magic Hobb, Robin 1998

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