But in th' ende a great mysfortune ded fall, onely by foly, that such ordre, as was commaunded by me to be kepte, was not observed, the maner whereof hereaftir shall ensue.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
"ded no, not aany," I said.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
"Oh," ses he, "the last pig is ded," and he went to jumpin and clappin his hands, as if he was the happiest man in the universe.
"Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia"
Seba Smith