As he subsequently recorded in a Note for Government: "Through all consciousness of mistakes and shortcomings, I have felt that I had the confidence of those whom I served, a feeling which has lightened many a weight."
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Rustichello of Pisa

Then also was abolished the duarchy of Throne and Camp, of Mikado and Sh[=o]gun, and of the two capitals Ki[=o]to and Yedo, with the fountain of honor and authority in one and the fountain of power and execution in the other.
— from The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji by William Elliot Griffis

The nurse brought in tea, and scolded Pashka for not having saved any bread for his tea; the assistant came once more and set to work to wake Mihailo.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of 233 Short Stories of Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Upon the dissolution of the Long Parliament and the establishment of the Protectorate, Lord Baltimore took measures to recover the absolute control of Maryland; and Stone, (who since June, 1652, had continued in the place of governor of Maryland,) in obedience to instructions received from his lordship, violated the terms of the agreement, which had been arranged with Bennet and Clayborne, acting in behalf of the Parliament, and set them at defiance.
— from History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Charles Campbell

In Monsieur Hochon’s household the name of first breakfast was given to a cup of milk and slice of bread and butter which was taken in bed, or when rising.
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by Honoré de Balzac

If he were to enrol himself as a convert his conversion would be due not to an irresistible impulse, but to a theory, to a calculation, one might almost say, that such and such was the proper course to take.
— from Catharine Furze by William Hale White

247 “Dodson,” ordered the officer, “take a couple of men and search the vessel for others.
— from Boy Scouts in the North Sea; Or, The Mystery of a Sub by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson

410 Hi, Rawlings, take a couple of men and scatter along the cliffs there to the right.
— from Scribner's Magazine, Volume 26, October 1899 by Various

The Cabinet after prolonged deliberation had resolved to meet demand with firm non possumus : Premier was expected on resumption of Sittings this afternoon to announce conclusion of matter, adding such offer of concession on matter of detail as, whilst providing golden bridge for Opposition, would avert revolt in his own camp, where “conversations” with leaders of Opposition are regarded with growing jealousy and suspicion.
— from Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 29, 1914 by Various