He came back to her with a smile and a dry coat, saying, "Dear mother, you keep all the same up Page 155 stairs.
— from The Measure of a Man by Amelia E. Barr

Danaik, after having nit de an invasion upon the frontiers of the country of Kalbarga, and taken several unfortunate prisoners, had retraced his steps…."
— from A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India by Nunes, Fernão, active 16th century

Think of the enormous amount of money required to finance these operations and keep all these spies under pay.
— from The Apartment Next Door by William Johnston