As the days rolled on, the king observed in him good breeding and understanding and handiness galore and he pleased him; so he committed his treasuries to his charge and shortened the Wazir's hand therefrom, commanding that naught should be taken forth save by leave of the youth.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
He knew the business of a sailor right well, and was the only man on board who could compete with Hunt in handiness and zeal.
"An Antarctic Mystery"
Jules Verne
Their jobs came down to ferrying, to taking passengers on board vessels lying in the stream, and such like work; and for these services speed was not so important as handiness in turning.
"Boating"
W. B. Woodgate Commentator: Harvey Mason