He quaffed, he raved: his robes were red: Fierce was his eye, and bare his head.
— from The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Valmiki

For about a month the flood remains nearly stationary, then sinks more and more rapidly, till by December or January the river has returned to its ordinary bed.
— from The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion by James George Frazer

“It would be nice now to drive in an open carriage somewhere into the country,” said Ivan Dmitritch, rubbing his red eyes as though he were just awake, “then to come home to a warm, snug study, and . . .
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of 233 Short Stories of Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

The opportunity that the day's rest had given me for reflection had resulted in my fully determining to say nothing to him respecting Compeyson.
— from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

before we had finised our meal a heavy shower of rain came on with some hail wich continued abot 20 minutes and wet us to the skin, after this shower we pursued the track of the horse but as the rain had raised the grass which he had trodden down it was with difficulty that we could follow it.
— from The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by William Clark

When the young soldier regained his recollection, he had the painful certainty before his eyes that a common fate was intended for the whole party.
— from The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper

Dread sovereign, how much are we bound to heaven In daily thanks, that gave us such a prince; Not only good and wise but most religious; One that in all obedience makes the church The chief aim of his honour and, to strengthen That holy duty, out of dear respect, His royal self in judgment comes to hear The cause betwixt her and this great offender.
— from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

Those, therefore, who would seem to respect our free government, and yet deny the right of resistance, have renounced all pretensions to common sense, and do not merit a serious answer.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume

Christie repeated her request, and was much relieved, when, after a meditative stare, the old man briefly answered: "Wal, go ahead."
— from Work: A Story of Experience by Louisa May Alcott

There is no doubt that this nobleman, as kindly as brave, would far rather have reconciled the Americans than have fought them.
— from Benjamin Franklin by John Torrey Morse

"The authorities ought to take them in hand," and then he reëntered his runabout, looking in anything but a happy mood.
— from The Rover Boys on a Tour; or, Last Days at Brill College by Edward Stratemeyer

His Royal Highness recommends to you the visiting your posts night and day; that your Colonels and other officers be careful to do it; and that you yourself frequently set them the example; and give all your troops plainly to understand that no excuse will be admitted for any surprise whatsoever.
— from Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers by Archer Butler Hulbert

The regiment had run short of officers, so this night Kelley was in command of his company.
— from Bamboo Tales by Ira L. (Ira Louis) Reeves

After he had prayed very devoutly, and kissed the crucifix repeatedly, he rose from his knees, and again in a firm voice repeated, "I am ready, begin!"
— from Old Court Life in France, vol. 2/2 by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot

But then, as now, he who would navigate Plymouth Harbor must take both wind and tide into account, and when Samoset with Cooke, Browne, and Eaton to row him reached the shallop, they found her high and dry, with a stiff east wind in her teeth.
— from Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims by Jane G. (Jane Goodwin) Austin

When Henry was thrown on his debating resources he really spoke better than when he prepared a speech, and his letters prove, if proof were needed, how finely he could write!
— from The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections by Ellen Terry

Mr. Patton rose to recommend his resolution as a peace offering, and to prevent further agitation by demanding the previous question.
— from Thirty Years' View (Vol. 2 of 2) or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850 by Thomas Hart Benton

Rutton roused, returning his regard with a smile slow, charming, infinitely sad.
— from The Bronze Bell by Louis Joseph Vance