The real facts never became known, but the tales of these stirring times have been handed down in more or less hyperbolic form.
"Looking Seaward Again"
Walter Runciman
Some of these objects might perhaps revolve in hyperbolic orbits, and retreat never to return; while others would be driven into elliptic paths.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball
No figurative or hyperbolic phraseology is employed.
"The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study"
William Heaford Daubney