The hardihood of the Assailer subdues the assailed, who usually only wishes to be conquered, and nearly always thanks you for your victory.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
The Assailer of education and heir of heaven grew red and pale by turns.
"The Children of the World"
Paul Heyse
But, that I may show these Norman knights, that at least we have some weapon wherewith we can parry shaft and smite Assailer,-bring me forth, Godrith, my shield and my Danish axe.
"Harold, Complete The Last Of The Saxon Kings"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton