"Well, you must confess, too, you were distanced," said Lady Jane, at the same time, most terribly provoked, to be Quizzed on such a matter; that I, a steeple-chase horseman of the first water, should be twitted by a couple of young ladies, on the score of a most manly exercise.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
"I am not to be affronted, nor Quizzed out of my chaperon; here, Mr. Lorrequer," said Lady Callonby rising, "get Smith's book there, and let me have your arm; and now, young ladies, come along, and learn something, if you can."
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
They actually, "horresco referens," Quizzed the Major coram the whole mess!
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)