The beat of the prahu's oars ceased on the instant, and coolly telling the Malays to make for the fallen bird, the doctor Retrieved it, and threw it carelessly upon the waterproof sheet, full in view for anyone passing to see.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
But, as my son means never to marry, and as the families of Clifton and St. Ives are to be united in one, I have no doubt, some time or another before I die, of seeing every thing Retrieved; though I grant there are heavy mortgages, and other impediments to overcome.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
But my father, at his death, left the family in absolute distress, from which she has Retrieved it, by her economy and good sense: Retrieved it, that is, in part; for there are still many heavy debts to pay, and mortgages to be cleared.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft