He was like the river whose sources were known, not like the stream bursting in full volume from the rock.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Slowly, and with difficulty, the poor creature came to herself, and gazing wildly around, asked where she was; then suddenly bursting out in tears, she said,-Sure, I know well where I am; sure, it's my own self, brought grief and sorrow under this roof.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"Oh, father," she replied, bursting into tears, "my husband has not returned from the bottoms!"
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe