Poor Clinch, the revenue officer, who invariably eat what he called "his bit" in some obscure quarter, alone and Companionless, was twice "had up" before the authorities for the row and uproar that prevailed, and underwent a severe cross-examination, "as to where he was when Miss Cullenane was making the salad," and, indeed, cut a very sorry figure at the conclusion of the inquiry.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The way in which I had surrendered myself to his guidance-giving him up the management of my money, and actually submitting to his authority as though I were his son-had won upon the old man immensely; while I, on my side,-friendless and Companionless, save with himself,-drew close to the only one who seemed to take an interest in me.
"That Boy Of Norcott's"
Charles James Lever
Rude face of rock, back I return to thee And thy twin gateway, robbed of arms and food, To wither in thy cave Companionless:- No more with these mine arrows to destroy Or flying bird or mountain-roving beast.
"The Seven Plays in English Verse"
Sophocles