"Niel and I are doubtless much complimented by the remark," said Rawlins.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Mr. Smith had not found a pilot who could take him through the reefs to Lost Island, as they all still called it, but his chagrin was greatly tempered by seeing his son and all the boys safe out of their island prison, and he complimented Jack on all that he had done, and said: "My dear boy, I have already promised my son to look after your interests, and you need have no fear that they will be thoroughly attended to."
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
I have never been complimented except by the respectful attention of the people; and father once said I could play almost as well as my mother.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe