This is paradise compared to austrian, Spanish, German, and Italian prisons, where the wretched dungeon existence is only a living death.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
There is a ball at the Duchesse de Sargance, and the austrian Minister has something, rattled on the lively Duchess.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Unfortunately I must reproach myself with having caused this violent shock: The father of my poor little girl was an austrian officer.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse