I at first thought the pedagogue might be touched with the tender malady so prevalent in these parts of late; but I did him injustice.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Slingsby, the pedagogue, who is a great lover of peace, went into the midst of the throng, as marshal of the day, to put an end to the commotion; but was rent in twain, and came out with his garment hanging in two strips from his shoulders; upon which the prodigal son dashed in with fury, to revenge the insult which his patron had sustained.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The prodigal son has become almost as popular among the boys as the pedagogue himself.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving