There are many stories of this kind, related of many men in Roman history; but one will be enough for our present purpose; and I will give the name as an instance to prove the truth of my words.
— from The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Polybius

At the kind request of Mr. Macaulay and Mr. Baines, I have striven to arouse my mind by writing something worthy of being read, but I really cannot do so.
— from The Brontë Family, with special reference to Patrick Branwell Brontë. Vol. 2 of 2 by Francis A. Leyland

While a king was he who first smiled upon that kingly ragoût of mushrooms, mussels, and shrimps.
— from The Feasts of Autolycus: The Diary of a Greedy Woman by Elizabeth Robins Pennell

Kermanshah rugs of modern make have usually a medallion with a lotus motif in the centre of the field.
— from Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Rosa Belle Holt

[Pg 70] “Oh, don’t bother about axing mercy from me,” said Pat; “but take my advice and keep roaring out ‘Mercy! mercy!’
— from The Romance of Modern Sieges Describing the personal adventures, resource and daring of besiegers and beseiged in all parts of the world by Edward Gilliat

The Hindoo Kush range of mountains may be taken as the western boundary of Asôka's empire, and the powers which encroached on that empire matured their plans, conquered and governed such provinces as they gained from beyond that boundary.
— from India Through the Ages: A Popular and Picturesque History of Hindustan by Flora Annie Webster Steel