In place of the frank, hardy knight, open and brave, with his lady's favour in his casque, and amorous motto on his shield, looking, by gallant deeds, to win the smile of beauty, came the shaven, unmanly monk, with downcast eyes, and head and heart bleached in the cold cloister, secretly exulting in this bigot triumph.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Un casque a' point!
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
The weapons which could neither pierce his buckler nor break his casque, might be made to pass with envenomed points through the joints of his armor.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh