"Now keep on your horse and keep a little off to the side," went on Donnegan, "and remember that if you try to give me the jump I might miss you in this light, but I'd be sure to hit your horse.
— from Gunman's Reckoning by Max Brand

The only birds of this species we have killed are a pair, shot right and left, near Jerez, in March, many years ago.
— from Wild Spain (España agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Abel Chapman

But I am now convinced that I have really the happiness of pleasing you; and, if you knew how I speak of you amongst our ladies, you would be assured, that you do me justice in making me your friend.
— from Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe by Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady

Joined, if my meaning you perceive, Your humble servant, Madame.
— from Cassell's Book of In-door Amusements, Card Games, and Fireside Fun by Various