I thought you might have overlooked that,' retorted Fledgeby, with his eyes on Riah's beard as he felt for his own; 'having company on my premises, you know!' 'Come up and see the guests, sir.
— from Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Thus far these beyond Compare of mortal prowess, yet observ'd Thir dread Commander: he above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent 590 Stood like a Towr; his form had yet not lost All her Original brightness, nor appear'd Less then Arch Angel ruind, and th' excess Of Glory obscur'd: As when the Sun new ris'n Looks through the Horizontal misty Air Shorn of his Beams, or from behind the Moon In dim Eclips disastrous twilight sheds On half the Nations, and with fear of change Perplexes Monarchs.
— from The Poetical Works of John Milton by John Milton

Thus far these beyond Compare of mortal prowess, yet observ’d Thir dread Commander: he above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent Stood like a Towr; his form had yet not lost All her Original brightness, nor appear’d Less then Arch Angel ruind, and th’ excess Of Glory obscur’d: As when the Sun new ris’n Looks through the Horizontal misty Air Shorn of his Beams, or from behind the Moon In dim Eclips disastrous twilight sheds On half the Nations, and with fear of change Perplexes Monarchs.
— from Paradise Lost by John Milton

] Mouse-ear is a low herb, creeping upon the ground by small strings, like the Strawberry plant, whereby it shoots forth small roots, whereat grow, upon the ground, many small and somewhat short leaves, set in a round form together, and very hairy, which, being broken, do give a whitish milk: From among these leaves spring up two or three small hoary stalks about a span high, with a few smaller leaves thereon; at the tops whereof stands usually but one flower, consisting of many pale yellow leaves, broad at the point, and a little dented in, set in three or four rows (the greater uppermost) very like a Dandelion flower, and a little reddish underneath about the edges, especially if it grow in a dry ground; which after they have stood long in flower do turn into down, which with the seed is carried away with the wind.
— from The Complete Herbal To which is now added, upwards of one hundred additional herbs, with a display of their medicinal and occult qualities physically applied to the cure of all disorders incident to mankind: to which are now first annexed, the English physician enlarged, and key to Physic. by Nicholas Culpeper

Thus far these beyond Compare of mortal prowess, yet observed Their dread Commander.
— from Paradise Lost by John Milton

Your own evidence shows that she has never been near that house, and your own admission is that her condition of mind prevents you from producing her anywhere to submit to investigation, and to speak for herself.
— from The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

you shall be convinced of the strength and constancy of my passion, your heart must soften into pity and repentance.'
— from The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe

And of this I shall have the less doubt, if the character of my parents [you will forgive my, my dear] cannot be guarded against the unqualified bitterness which, from your affectionate zeal for me, has sometimes mingled with your ink—a point that ought, and (I insist upon it) must be well considered of, if any thing be done which your mother and you are desirous to have done.
— from Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 by Samuel Richardson

"It's no condescension on my part; you can put me to the test."
— from The Marquis of Peñalta (Marta y María): A Realistic Social Novel by Armando Palacio Valdés

I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
— from The World English Bible (WEB): Psalms by Anonymous

I would further esteem it a great kindness and a favor if, as a reference and as a proof of my authority, or rather as a corroboration of many proofs, you would, as you are sitting in lawful Divan, give your signatures to the effect that the decision of the learned council was unanimous, and to this said effect, that the thirteenth son was an impostor, and had no right to any of the possessions he claimed."
— from Told in the Coffee House: Turkish Tales by Cyrus Adler

It would have been harmless, as it was designed to be, but for the unexpected celebrity of my Pencillings; yet with all my heart I wished it unwritten.
— from Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Nathaniel Parker Willis

Is it not cruelty on my part, you may inquire, to counsel the robbery of a rook’s nest?
— from Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Gordon Stables

"Better be careful o' Mr. Punch, young feller," said a deep voice from the shop door.
— from The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure by William Bowen