[98] These must be exceedingly remote times, indeed; such as we have no account of.
— from The History of the Crusades (vol. 3 of 3) by J. Fr. (Joseph Fr.) Michaud

The author, in a prefatory note addressed "to reviewers and critics," invites the most searching criticism of his book, but earnestly requests that it shall be carefully read, and asks to have all criticisms, particularly those which are adverse, sent to him, that they may, as he says, "aid him in his search for truth."
— from The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. by Various

The book being examined, resolved that it should be burned by the hands of the common hangman, and that the king should be moved to dismiss the licenser from his employment.
— from The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. Continued from the Reign of William and Mary to the Death of George II. by T. (Tobias) Smollett

But, Elsie, recollect, this is splendid journalism!
— from Miss Cayley's Adventures by Grant Allen

From this platform rises a square Egyptian basement, entirely rusticated, to indicate strength.
— from The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2) or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence by Benson John Lossing

Having in the following pages endeavoured to lay before English readers the interesting scenery of the Moselle, I trust, that although in summer my countrymen do not mount her stream, fearful, perhaps, of discomfort; yet that by the fireside in winter the public will not object to glide down the river, in the boat now ready for them to embark in; and hoping that they will enjoy the reproduction of a tour that afforded me so much pleasure, I subscribe myself Their humble servant, THE AUTHOR.
— from The Life of the Moselle From its source in the Vosges Mountains to its junction with the Rhine at Coblence by Octavius Rooke

mo -bile between Pinnacle and Lund, Casey never failed to trace the direct cause, which had always been external rather than internal, save that time when he had walked in and bought a new car without out probing into the vitals of the other.
— from Casey Ryan by B. M. Bower

The Baron must be enormously rich; there is something almost ostentatious in the display of gold, silver, and silk.
— from Spiritual Adventures by Arthur Symons

Her class, being ever ready to imitate such an example, followed suit.
— from The Lonely Island: The Refuge of the Mutineers by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

They talk about mamma then—” It was just what Richard could not do, and he made some observation to change the subject, but Ethel returned to it, so far as to beg to know how the arm was going on, for she did not like to say anything about it to papa.
— from The Daisy Chain, or Aspirations by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge