She appeared this day on the green, Gallanted by a smart servant out of livery, and had evidently resolved to try the hazardous experiment of awakening the jealousy of her lover.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
I wouldn't been so late even fu' dat, but Mistah Hi'am Smif, he Gallanted me home an' you know a lady boun' to stan' at de gate an' talk to huh comp'ny a little while.
"The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories Strength of Gideon; Mammy Peggy's Pride; Viney's Free Papers; The Fruitful Sleeping of The Rev. Elisha Edwards; The Ingrate; The Case of 'Ca'line'; The Finish of Patsy Barnes; One Man's Fortunes; Jim's Probation; U"
Paul Laurence Dunbar
He Gallanted me into the stable by the arm, and placed himself back in one of the horses stalls and ordered me to stand by until he was ready to come out.
"Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself"
Henry Bibb