For my part, I endured Agonies from the rush, whirl and clatter of New York before I left London; but here I find nothing that, to healthy nerves, is not rather enjoyable than otherwise.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
If he had wondered that any one, for the sake of amusement, should choose to undergo such Agonies of anxiety, he wondered no more.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
We could judge by our own sufferings the fearful Agonies the sick and wounded must be enduring.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston