Leading up to the verandah are wide steps in shadow; and on these, a light catching now and then on a jewel or scabbard, are groups of Indian Princes.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
His empty scabbard shows what he has done.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
One had only to glance at the face to be reminded of the old saying of the sword wearing the scabbard.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice