From all corners of Spain gallants were coming to enjoy the sunshine, and everyone who could make a compliment or a graceful bow was sure of a welcome.
"Orientations"
William Somerset Maugham
That's a good beginning," and she pointed to the paper; "if once the scorpions of the Press busy themselves about us, then the gallants of the Guards are on our track.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
When the King's Proclamation was made known throughout the neighbouring Kingdoms, there was a fine stir among all the young gallants, for it seemed but a little thing to slay a Sea-Monster; and a beautiful wife, a fertile Kingdom, and a trusty sword are not to be won every day.
"The Scottish Fairy Book"
Elizabeth W. Grierson