He sees the murdering butcher coming in his cart to demand the firstlings of the flock; he cannot suppress a cry of grief and indignation-he can only strive to shut out the shocking image from his soul!
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
At these places also the firstlings of the fruits were offered; goats, rams, and bulls were offered, with or without the intervention of the priest, and inquiry made for the will of Jehovah without priestly help or intervention.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Its firstlings were yours.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid