I cannot refrain, however, from mentioning some of the motley retinue she has brought with her; and which, indeed, bespeak the overflowing kindness of her nature, which requires her to be surrounded with objects on which to lavish it.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Transatlantic readers may not have the same concern; but even from them I bespeak a hearing in matters which may indirectly, if not directly, touch their interests.
"Two Years in Oregon"
Wallis Nash
May I bespeak her for that day?"
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever