His voice varying in cadence from a deep barytone, to a high falsetto, maintains throughout the distinctive characteristic of a Dublin accent and pronunciation, and he talks of the "Veel of Ovoca, and a beef-Steek," with some price of intonation.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
Syne we'll Steek the door, an' lat the fire work.
"Warlock o' Glenwarlock"
George MacDonald
"He's managed to get you a lovely steak, Mr. Mollett," said Fanny, pronouncing the word as though it were written "Steek."
"Castle Richmond"
Anthony Trollope