But you, calm woman predestined, with casual hands, You came with this trivial key, And ward by obdurate ward the Surrendering lock fell back, And disdainfully now you wander and brood and wait In this room that I thought was my own!
"Open Water"
Arthur Stringer
You have broken your vow, and have resolved to bear life for my sake, I can only return this by Surrendering myself to you.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
Miss Rosebury was evidently annoyed, for she turned from Surrendering the reins to the gardener, who was waiting to lead away the pony, and exclaimed: Oh, Arthur, you foolish man, what are you doing?
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn