It will be necessary always to go for water at midnight and draw it at deserted places.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
The doctor gazed into the depth of the night, after which he said in a subdued voice: It is already late, but sleep has deserted me.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Remember that he is alone, deserted by all that once were his.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever