That was a point worth thinking of, for General Zuroaga had told him very plainly that some ignorant or overhasty patriot might easily find an excuse for calling him a spy, and having him shot at a moment's notice.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
The master of the house, more cautious than the women, was inclined to think that his mother and daughter had been somewhat overhasty and imprudent in their advances and he had at first received Karnis with considerable reserve; but after a short interview he had convinced himself that the musician was a man of unusual culture and superior stamp.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
He did, indeed, blame the Egyptian's overhasty action; but he gave no orders for following up the galley.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers