I descended by a broken ladder, and can hardly explain to myself the curiosity and interest with which I examined this monstrous piece of metal.
— from Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 2 (of 2) by John L. Stephens

the Protestants, both Lutherans and Calvinists, have enjoyed the free exercise of their religion in the imperial dominions.
— from Austria containing a Description of the Manners, Customs, Character and Costumes of the People of that Empire by Frederic Shoberl

I will not overlook, however, the great divisions of society, and shall therefore acquaint you with the chief sources of distinction which both law and custom have established among us.
— from Letters from Spain by Joseph Blanco White

“The pair o’ you,” replied the invalid, as he lay back languorously and closed his eyes.
— from The Treasure of Hidden Valley by Willis George Emerson

Edited by the Rev. W. H. Goold , D.D., Professor of Biblical Literature and Church History, Edinburgh.
— from Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by J. Hamilton (James Hamilton) Fyfe

Besides, while she laughed and babbled like a child, her eyes continually rose towards his with a woman's calculated boldness.
— from Sussex Gorse: The Story of a Fight by Sheila Kaye-Smith

When they had been gone a while, and her breakfast had disappeared, Froll became lonesome, and cast her eyes about to see with what mischief she might best employ herself.
— from Eric or, Under the Sea by S. B. C. (Susan Blagge Caldwell) Samuels