As soon as he opened his mouth to catch it, the raven would dart off again out of his reach.
"Stories of Animal Sagacity"
W.H.G. Kingston
But he has already learnt to keep out of the way, knowing that his presence would not otherwise be tolerated a moment, and occupies a position which enables him to dart quickly behind a tree, or a rick.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
The lights in the interior of the car had not been turned on, nor the shades lowered, and after a few tentative remarks which were not encouraged, Doctor Alwyn turned to the window and watched the brightly lighted cross streets dart by with ever-increasing speed.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander