Having set out at such an early hour, this boy, who was Perilling his life in the hope of aiding his father, believed the more dangerous portion of the journey might be accomplished before the heat of the day should be the most severe.
"Dick in the Desert"
James Otis
About noon Dennis noticed that some shanties on the sand near them were in danger of catching fire and Perilling all in that vicinity.
"Barriers Burned Away"
E. P. Roe
It was at least a foot higher and of solid stone masonry, and as I did so I felt that I was Perilling my life to save theirs.
"Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2)"
Charles Lever