The conflict was not long: after a few thrusts and Parries, he lay dying at my feet.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat
Master Simon often Parries these attacks by a stanza from his old work of "Cupid's Solicitor for Love:" "'Tis in vain to wooe a widow over long, In once or twice her mind you may perceive; Widows are subtle, be they old or young, And by their wiles young men they will deceive."
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The suppressed inquisitive questions and Louie's preoccupied Parries lasted through tea.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions