This was in that embittered old war-time: we have since learned how forbearing and generous and amiable Englishmen are; how they never take advantage of any one they believe stronger than themselves, or fail in consideration for those they imagine their superiors; how you have but to show yourself successful in order to win their respect, and even affection.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
The old baritone air again; but strong and courageous now, instead of mournful, and it seemed to be muttering that it had ceased to be forbearing, and had no respect for customs, or usages, or matters of conscience; indeed, there was a certain reckless abandon in it which caused the listener to compare it to the roaring song of a man reeling home to squalor and poverty-a sort of declaration that he liked squalor and poverty better than anything else.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
He was very kind and forbearing in trying to find a difference between his position and mine.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse