But this is negative testimony; I will now prove, conclusively, giving geometrical evidence, that Mr. De la Rue has made an egregious misstatement.
"Canadian Eclipse Party 1869"
Commander E. D. Ashe
Whatever amusement I had found in reading the commencing portion of this ridiculous misstatement, the allusion in the latter part by no means afforded me equal pleasure; and I saw, in one rapid glance, how much annoyance, and how many delays and impediments-a charge even of this ridiculous nature, might give rise to in my present circumstances.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
"His father died a short time since and left him in my care," said the squire, not scrupling to make a misstatement.
"The Young Musician or, Fighting His Way"
Horatio Alger