Libraries and cabinets were ransacked for ancient maps of the counties; and old records were consulted to ascertain how far the original conditions of service, and so forth, had been complied with on which these estates were held.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
There was a tree for the baby, and I ransacked Los Angeles for things to please Helen, or other trifles to make her laugh.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
I've ransacked the place for him.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard