Something in the known character of the princess may have inspired this ingenious device to move her pity; but it is more likely that the woman's heart, in her extremity, prompted a simple appeal to the woman who could help her if she would.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
It must be admitted, however, even in the face of this ingenious pleading, that rhyme is a much more modern invention than it seems.
"Open Water"
Arthur Stringer
And that is a great honour to the German nation that such ingenious men are found there.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard