I am afraid that if the cat could have supposed me to be occupied with such a trivial matter it would not have purred so civilly at parting, and I should not have known how to justify myself by explaining that the church of St. Magnus was more illustriously connected with America through that coincidence than many more historical scenes.
"London Films"
W.D. Howells
He is the present chieftain of the McGregor clan, which figures so illustriously in the history of Scotland.
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus"
American Anti-Slavery Society
This dares a seer, but nought the seer prevails, In beauty's cause illustriously he fails; Twelve moons the foe the captive youth detains In painful dungeons, and coercive chains; The foe at last from durance where he lay, His heart revering, give him back to day; Won by prophetic knowledge, to fulfil The steadfast purpose of the Almighty will.
"The Odyssey of Homer"
Homer, translated by Alexander Pope