Charles refuses, gently but firmly, to abandon what has become for him the post of duty; and King Victor departs, to conspire openly against him.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
It must be in the air, I think, for I don't understand else how we Germans allow ourselves to be brought into it, how it is we are made to conspire in favour of these Poles, Herr Nordeck, papa, even you and I. Well, I hope this is the last plot Wilicza will ever see!
"Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel"
E. Werner
If accepted, then shall Richard Scarthe play traitor to his king, and the good knight Sir Marmaduke may conspire to his heart's content.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid