The doctrines of the Union Countenanced the deduction; so the boy did not return.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
He was a sweetheart of hers in early life, and has always Countenanced the tavern on her account.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
But further than the distress that is occasioned to their families, the distressing women and children, is so far from being Countenanced by any officers in our service, that on the contrary every assistance possible is afforded them.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James