But as I more than once makes plain, Dave proposes but Tucson Jennie disposes; an' so it befalls that on the third day after the cub takes up his residence with her an' Dave, Jennie arms herse'f with a broom an' harasses the onfortunate Bowlaigs from her wickeyup.
"Wolfville Nights"
Alfred Lewis
It corresponds very closely to "a position on the flank and rear" of an enemy, where the presence of a smaller force, as every military student knows, harasses, and may even paralyze offensive movements.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
It harasses the enemy and keeps them from sleeping; anything that will wear a man down is practiced here.
"“Crumpsâ€Â, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went"
Louis Keene