The skilful Assiduities of the scholar soon produced signs of returning animation in his patient.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
It was not that he entertained the faintest doubt of her loyalty and devotion, or of her power to protect herself from improper Assiduities; but he loved her so passionately that his blood began to boil at the mere thought of anybody's having the audacity to court her favor.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
The East-Indian, who had equally observed the Assiduities of Harland, and equally felt the influence of jealousy, had followed them unperceived, and heard the whole of their conversation.
"The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I"
Sophia Reeve