The same proceeding is elegantly described by Apollonius in his Argonautics, between Jason and Medea, by Eustathius in the ten books of the loves of Ismenias and Ismene, Achilles Tatius between his Clitophon and Leucippe, Chaucer's neat poem of Troilus and Cresseide; and in that notable tale in Petronius of a soldier and a gentlewoman of Ephesus, that was so famous all over Asia for her chastity, and that mourned for her husband: the soldier wooed her with such rhetoric as lovers use to do,— placitone etiam pugnabis amori ?
— from The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton

The capture of Jerusalem, as might be expected under such circumstances, was attended by the perpetration of atrocities almost beyond belief.
— from History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2) Revised Edition by John William Draper

You must admit that our judgments are modified by experience."
— from Sinister Street, vol. 2 by Compton MacKenzie

In cavities and caves there is an opportunity for the crystals to grow in toward the open spaces, and in such places, one finds fine large crystals; the Alps, Brazil, Japan, and Madagascar being especially famous localities.
— from Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals For identifying the Rocks and Minerals of the United States and interpreting their Origins and Meanings by Frederic Brewster Loomis

And this is just as might be expected, as the channel in the Straits of Malacca leads on the north-eastern side out of sight of Sumatra; and the course, after clearing the shoals near Selangore, being direct towards Diamond Point, near which … the tower of Perlak is situated.
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Rustichello of Pisa

The wife's costume consists of a scarlet skirt, black velvet waist open in front and laced across with pink ribbon, a showy scarf tied about the head, the ends falling on the shoulders; the neck and arms ornamented with brilliant jewelry; a morocco belt encircles the waist, to which is attached a small dirk.
— from Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants by James H. Head

My cabin was very small, very stuffy, and very dirty; just as might be expected of a Mediterranean tramp steamer.
— from The Tickencote Treasure by William Le Queux

The father of Miss Mabelle Jones, as mentioned before, earned an honest livelihood by vending tea and sugar, wax candles, and such—not to speak of sardines.
— from The Family at Misrule by Ethel Sybil Turner

The schoolmasters, I was told by those who had good opportunity of judging, are much better educated than the priests.
— from In the Track of the Troops by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

If Marse Josh been know 'bout that obersheer, the oberseer can't do 'em; but just the house servant get Marse Josh' and Miss Bess' ear.
— from Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 by United States. Work Projects Administration

Whosoever therefore takes away the gods from the life of man takes away the prime cause of human joy, and must be esteemed the enemy of all mankind.”
— from Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul by Edwin Abbott Abbott