In every so built city, I will have convenient churches, and separate places to bury the dead in, not in churchyards; a citadella (in some, not all) to command it, prisons for offenders, opportune market places of all sorts, for corn, meat, cattle, fuel, fish, commodious courts of justice, public halls for all societies, bourses, meeting places, armouries,
— from The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton

[224] i.e. was more inclined to consider the wishes of the ladies her companions, which she divined by sympathy, than those of Filostrato, as shown by his words ( più per la sua affezione cognobbe l'animo delle campagne che quello del re per le sue parole ).
— from The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Giovanni Boccaccio

I believe that no materials exist for a full and satisfactory biography of this man.
— from Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street by Herman Melville

When the boy had fallen asleep, she bent over his pale and spiritual countenance, pressed a kiss upon his white brow, drew the bedclothes up about his neck, and went away with a pensive gladness in her heart.
— from Twice Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Marya Timofyevna, not expecting such an angry outburst, began trembling all over in little convulsive shudders, as though she were in a fit, and sank back in her chair.
— from The Possessed (The Devils) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The guns were charged with dirt, to fire a salute, but they were so crooked and so badly made that they all burst when they went off, and killed some of the gunners and crippled the others.
— from The Mysterious Stranger, and Other Stories by Mark Twain

that this is the natural property, the nature of the thing,—for we know that this is not the nature of human flesh,—we find our answer in the sacred writings, that even this human flesh was constituted in one fashion before there was sin,—was constituted, in fact, so that it could not die,—and in another fashion after sin, being made such as we see it in this miserable state of mortality, unable to retain enduring life.
— from The City of God, Volume II by Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo

Drawn by M. Sabatier, from a Sketch by M. Mouhot.
— from Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos (Vol. 1 of 2) During the Years 1858, 1859, and 1860 by Henri Mouhot

It was long range for a shotgun but the rifles were all in camp.
— from Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China by Roy Chapman Andrews

They are of value only so far as supported by other testimony.
— from The Prehistoric World; Or, Vanished Races by Emory Adams Allen

Randal tossed off one glass, and filled a second by way of reserve, and then began the French officer's story.
— from Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life by Samuel Lover

“But he, at least, is in my debt,” cried Mademoiselle, now making a step forward, and sustained by an excitement born of hope.
— from The Trampling of the Lilies by Rafael Sabatini

The Order of Elks now stands as the youngest of the three prominent secret orders on this continent, and since it came into existence, in 1868, has shown one of the most phenomenal growths that has ever been recorded for a similar benevolent order.
— from The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia by S. J. (Silvanus Jackson) Quinn

On a shelf three great diving helmets, with shining cyclopean eyes of heavy glass, reflected back the lantern’s flame, and showed barred side windows looking like caged ear-muffs.
— from The Man Who Ended War by Hollis Godfrey

Old Mr. Sarradet even seemed grateful to Arthur himself for not having deprived him prematurely of a daughter who had developed into such a valuable asset, and been ultimately disposed of to so much greater advantage; at least some warrant for this impression might be found in the mixture of extreme friendliness and sly banter with which he entertained the visitor until Marie made her appearance.
— from A Young Man's Year by Anthony Hope

The boy of this type, who in his youth seems to take a particular interest in horses, cattle, dogs, and other animals, may not necessarily be best qualified for a stock breeder or a dairyman.
— from Analyzing Character The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life by Arthur Newcomb

you—” He was going to say “bear,” but a horrible chill of dread attacked him, and he turned faint and staggered back, nearly falling over his loaded sledge.
— from To Win or to Die: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze by George Manville Fenn

The thought of her and her husband settled at the inn made him smile as he saw her lift a roll in her delicately ringed fingers, and smooth back the lace of her cuffs.
— from Flint: His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes by Maud Wilder Goodwin