It was Caesar, who, perhaps stimulated in this case also by the more humane Egyptian and Greek legislation, especially that of Solon,(68) introduced this principle—diametrically opposed to the maxims of the earlier ordinances as to bankruptcy— into the common law, where it has since retained its place undisputed.
— from The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5) by Theodor Mommsen

Sweet ladies, to whose lovely faces Nature gives charms, indeed, If those ye would exceed And are desirous, too, of inward graces; stanza Ye first must ope your hearts’ enclosure, And give Love entrance there.
— from The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac by William Hone

The tripod fire was burning as fiercely as ever, and gave light enough to show Jones—fast asleep!
— from Chatterbox, 1906 by Various

At the Louisiana Experiment Station it was found that the burr clover remained long enough and grew large enough to injure the Bermuda.
— from Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw