led captain

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Led \Led\ (l[e^]d), imp. & p. p.
   of {Lead}.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Led captain}. An obsequious follower or attendant. [Obs.]
      --Swift.

   {Led horse}, a sumpter horse, or a spare horse, that is led
      along.
      [1913 Webster] Leden