13 Tollin, Die Beichtväter Karls V. , S. 261.
— from Servetus and Calvin A Study of an Important Epoch in the Early History of the Reformation by Robert Willis

The day after the vicar—a very important personage in the eyes of the Sauviat household—had mentioned the necessary of marrying Veronique, whose confessor he was, the old man shaved and dressed himself as for a fete-day, and went out without saying a word to his wife or daughter; both knew very well, however, that the father was in search of a son-in-law.
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by Honoré de Balzac

No doubt Barbara knew very well that she would get her own way by dint of ardent pleading, and did not want the effect of her arguments and reasonable-sounding representations to be spoilt by Alex' vigorous protest.
— from Consequences by E. M. Delafield

Had that dowry been known Veronique could have chosen a husband where she pleased; but even so, she might have made a mistake.
— from The Village Rector by Honoré de Balzac

Soon after Bunyan's death, Benjamin Keach vindicated the practice, by proving that singing is an ordinance of Jesus Christ, in answer to Marlowe's Discourse against Singing.
— from Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by John Bunyan

Dr. Beulah knows very well you won’t stick to the very letter of her command.”
— from Nan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall; Or, The Mystery of the Haunted Boathouse by Annie Roe Carr