His mother, who had been summoned to the field of action by news of the affray, was in a sad panic, and had need of all her management to keep him from following his mistress, and coming to a perfect reconciliation.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
In order to reach my client's address it was necessary to pass through the street in which that shooting affray occurred which filled the papers last evening.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
"You observe rightly, senhor; we will no longer delay here," answered Don Luis; and, offering his support to Donna Clara on one side, while her father aided her on the other,-she, expressing her thanks to her gallant deliverer much more by looks than words,-they conducted her towards the spot where the litters had been left; the patient mules having stood quiet during the whole time of the affray.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston