Too harsh, I think, of imagining the Foreign Legion, kepis of scarlet the near requisite haggard looks moving in waves across the desert pitting date palms with bayonets.
"Sympathetic Magic"
Paul Cameron Brown
The admonition, like the "morale" of an income tax, having the immediate effect of pitting each man against his neighbour, and suggesting to their already excited spirits all the ardour of gambling, without, however, a prospect of gain.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
It is ungrateful of me, but I long to contradict him about something, it doesn't matter what, and try my naughty little strength against his, like a headstrong, conceited mouse pitting itself against a lion.
"The Heather-Moon"
C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson