From the foregoing narrative it is evident, that the inquisitors are a set of libidinous villains, lost to every just idea of religion, and totally destitute of humanity.
— from Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs by John Foxe

A few days after the events just narrated the ordinary meeting of the Achaean federal assembly took place, Midsummer, B.C. 220.
— from The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Polybius

He easily obtained possession of it, as the spot was not such as to excite jealousy, nor for which there could be any fierce contention; for it is rocky, and, although well supplied with water, it is surrounded by a barren and waterless territory.
— from The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes by Strabo

"Thankee, sir, thankee!" exclaims Jo.
— from Bleak House by Charles Dickens

Then is the parish church of St. Michaell, called St. Michaell at Bassings hall, a proper church lately re-edified or new built, whereto John Barton, mercer, and Agnes his wife, were great benefactors, as appeareth by his mark placed throughout the whole roof of the choir and middle aisle of the church: he deceased in the year 1460, and was buried in the choir, with this epitaph: “John Barton lyeth vnder here, Sometimes of London, citizen and mercer, And Ienet his wife, with their progenie, Beene turned to earth as ye may see: Friends free what so ye bee, Pray for vs we you pray, As you see vs in this degree, So shall you be another day.”
— from The Survey of London by John Stow

Everyone had gone, but the examining judge, he stayed in the hall, I had to bring him a lamp in, all I had was a little kitchen lamp
— from The Trial by Franz Kafka

He’s a strolling actor, he is, and his name’s Jingle; and if ever there was a wolf in a mulberry suit, that ‘ere Job Trotter’s him.’
— from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

Note 11 ( return ) [ The reign of the elder Justin may be found in the three Chronicles of Marcellinus, Victor, and John Malala, (tom. ii.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes) by Edward Gibbon

The evident justice and utility of the foregoing maxims have recommended them, more or less, to the attention of all nations.
— from An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

The term of enlistment of these volunteers was to expire June 30, 1901.
— from The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. (James Henderson) Blount

At last they voted twice, and finally they elected J. P. He was a good pastor, but he hurrahed the people and they didn't like that.
— from Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 by United States. Work Projects Administration

But Levi, the Short-handed, as though in wrath at seeing all his torments fail, dealt him one heavy blow just where the ear joins the neck, and it was over at last.
— from The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

I should be known as the Englishman, John Grayson, who married an Armenian in Biridjik, and who afterwards killed Kourds, and fired on Mussulmans with a revolver."
— from By Far Euphrates: A Tale by Deborah Alcock

With closed lips, Dick set about preparations for the eventful journey.
— from Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 by Levi Jackson Hamilton

But Missouri could not endure this temple-building to the God of Israel, nor these mighty shouts of hosanna to his name; while the all-prevailing faith of the sisters brought more of the angels down from the New Jerusalem than earth just then was prepared to receive.
— from The Women of Mormondom by Edward W. (Edward William) Tullidge

The great merchants of opulent and artistic cities, such as Siena, Milan, and others, besides Venice and Florence, delighted in rich jewels; and the masters of the schools of painting which had their centres in these towns have preserved in glowing pigment a faithful record of these delicate works of art, on which the eminent jewellers of the day lavished their skill and ingenuity.
— from Jewellery by H. Clifford (Harold Clifford) Smith

It was, perhaps, ten minutes afterwards that Edward Jackson went into the smoking room--"Scientific" Jackson, as they call him, because of the sort of catch phrase he is always using--"Give me science!"
— from Between the Dark and the Daylight by Richard Marsh

When they reached the village they found a drover of the name of Seppi waiting for them; and to the latter, as well as to Walter, the farmer gave the necessary instructions regarding the treatment of the herd during the ensuing journey.
— from Harper's Young People, December 9, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly by Various