And the oldster answered, "An thou let me enter the city, I shall there sell the load for three dirhams, whereof I will give thee one and buy with the other two silvers what will support my family; but, an thou press me for the tithe outside the city, the load will sell but for one dirham and thou wilt take it and I shall abide without food, I and my family.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
Even then an intelligent boy or girl would perceive some of the absurdity, but might catch a charm that escapes the less receptive oldster.
"The English Novel"
George Saintsbury
Ain't particular comfortable for an oldster like me when they's a full-grown, man-eatin' outlaw layin' about the grounds.
"Way of the Lawless"
Max Brand