The Pioneer was slating me, Colonel Hilliers, the town site agent, was fighting me, withdrew his offer of a site for our church unless I'd leave the 'red lights' alone, and went everywhere quoting the British army in India against me.
"The Doctor A Tale Of The Rockies"
Ralph Connor
Somebody in their papers has been slating the Dayspring properties, and there's a good deal of stock they couldn't work off.
"A Damaged Reputation"
Harold Bindloss
The roof of the chapel did not fly off, which speaks volumes in praise of its solid slating.
"Shirley"
Charlotte Brontë