And when the people came together he would call out, "O yes, O yes, O yes, know ye that His Grace the King will give on Monday Sennight"-that meant seven nights or a week after-"a Royal Ball to which all maidens of noble birth are hereby summoned; and be it furthermore known unto you that at this ball his Highness the Prince will select unto himself a lady that shall be his bride and our future Queen.
"Europa's Fairy Book"
Joseph Jacobs
"A Sennight, my lord," said Master Rudolph, the steward, who had come into the room and who now stood among the others at the bedside.
"Otto of the Silver Hand"
Howard Pyle
"A Sennight," repeated the Baron, in a low voice, and then to Master Rudolph, "And has the Baroness been often beside me in that time?"
"Otto of the Silver Hand"
Howard Pyle