The outer-island defences have in the mean time been greatly strengthened and the more modern weapons of warfare adopted, so that Copenhagen is even better prepared for self-defence than ever before.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
My own fears upon the matter have been considerably strengthened by hearing of a person who has been for several weeks back making inquiries on the estate.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
It was an unconscious thrust, but Florence winced, for it wounded her, and she began to see how Nevis had with deliberate purpose strengthened the barrier between her and her husband.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss