Thirdly, another unaccountable delay in joining the Callonbys, with whom I am every hour in the risque of being "compromis;" and lastly, a duel in perspective with some confounded Frenchman, who is at this very moment practising at a pistol gallery.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
"I hope, Mr. Lorrequer," said she, at length, "that you have incurred no risque by leaving your room so early."
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
They love anything risque.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon