The particulars of that noted action are related by Froissard, with the highest encomium upon the valour of the combatants on each side.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
In about 1740, a theatre was erected in Moor-street, which rather gave a spring to the amusement; in the day time the comedian beat up for volunteers for the night, delivered his bills of fare, and roared out an encomium on the excellence of the entertainment, which had not always the desired effect.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
Pardon, my dear reader, the omission of a pompous encomium on their beauty, or duration.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton