The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
But I must call the lightning to mine aid, And order him who now bemoans his fate, To scan the bailiwick for pots and pans, That Francos no discomfort may incur.
"'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts"
Spokeshave (AKA Old Fogy)
Some time when I'm over in your bailiwick, I want to look you up and get a little advice if you won't mind giving it to me.
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett