He that has a victory lost May discomfit yet a host; And, it often doth befall, He who conquers loses all.
"Christian's Mistake"
Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
In these disguises, Maitland argued, he would certainly avoid recognition, and so discomfit any mischief planned by the enemies of Margaret.
"The Mark Of Cain"
Andrew Lang
Surely she must discomfit him-rout him utterly-by this means!
"The Keeper of the Door"
Ethel M. Dell