Rather than return to her benefactress she would have joined the roofless crew who passed the night on the hard marble pavement of the forecourts of the temple.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
There the rabble, rallying from their surprise, had taken up a position in the forecourts of the houses, where they were protected by the railings.
"Chippinge Borough"
Stanley J. Weyman
Still the more determined of the rascals, seeing the small number against them, clung to the place and the forecourts; and, driven from one court, retreated to another, and still protected by the railings, kept the troopers at bay with missiles.
"Chippinge Borough"
Stanley J. Weyman