When the man finished his threats and abuse he stooped to pick up the can.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Stas comforted Nell with the statement that when the dervishes became accustomed to the sight of them they would cease their threats, and he assured her that Smain would protect and defend both of them, and particularly her, for if any evil should befall them he would not have any one to exchange for his children.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
I suppose he made some threats?
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey