As for the other two, he could only judge of their prowess by the birds the keeper picked up; for he kept strictly to his own business and rarely Adventured on a second shot.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The animals, however, seemed quite accustomed to this performance; without any hesitation they Adventured into the rapid current, and splashed their way forward, getting such footing as was possible among the big, loose stones and shingle.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
Thus, at the assault of Rochemiglion "They within cast out great barres of iron, and pots with lyme, wherewith they hurt divers Englishmen, such as Adventured themselves too far."
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott