This shows that some, at least, of the Troglodytes had a commercial spirit, and were in a comparative state of civilisation; in fact the latter is thoroughly proved, when, a little later on, Pliny speaks of Myrobalanum, “Among these various kinds, that which is sent from the country of the Troglodytæ is the worst of all,” thus showing that they had reached the civilised pitch of adulteration!
— from Curious Creatures in Zoology by John Ashton

“You can look at it later—” But already the fingers had raised it with a little look of pleased surprise....
— from Mr. Achilles by Jennette Lee

If the coin were within, then I should receive a very handsome present, worth a little later on, perhaps, several thousand pounds.
— from Spies of the Kaiser: Plotting the Downfall of England by William Le Queux