Meanings of rode little in English

In one of these holes rode little Master George, a boy of six.

The hunters rode little stallions, and their hounds were gelded.

Out some three hundred yards to the right and left rode little squads as flankers.

In front of these rode little Bessie Blithesome, the pretty daughter of that proud Lord of Lerd who had once driven Claus from his palace.

He himself rode little, being indolent, and a happier host than guest; and when I returned here, she should be stuffed with dainties awaiting me.

There was an intellect under the old slouch hat of the man who rode Little Sorrel that could rescue them from anything.