And then, full of yourself, not thinking of Elizabeth, but to withdraw in the chivalrous attitude of the man true to his word to the old woman, only Stickling to bring a certain independence to the common stock, because-I quote you!
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
At the Peace of Ryswick he left the army, to the displeasure of the king; but he was none the less constant at court, though he could hardly be called a courtier, and though his inveterate Stickling for precedence frequently brought down the king's wrath on his head.
"A Short History of French Literature"
George Saintsbury
"This will be brought to you by Stickling," the note said; but who Stickling was Vavasor did not know.
"Can You Forgive Her?"
Anthony Trollope