Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
I take this opportunity to acknowledge my gratitude to Professor O. W. firkins, now of The Weekly Review, who suggested the translating of these plays and who offered from time to time invaluable criticisms; to Professor Howard M. Jones, of the University of Texas, Professor S. B. Hustvedt, of the University of Minnesota, and Professor W. W. Lawrence, of Columbia University, who read all or parts of these translations and made many helpful suggestions; and to Professor G. P. Krapp, of Columbia University, and my wife, who were of assistance in various ways.
"Early Plays Catiline, The Warrior's Barrow, Olaf Liljekrans"
Henrik Ibsen
"There's five ton of cheeses that have been seven voyages, and a hundred firkins of Irish butter, and five-and-thirty cases of Russian tongues, as old as old Nick, and ne'er a sign of weevil!
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore