Thus attacked, the cohorts, called linteatae, regardless of all restraints from either gods or men, quitted their posts in confusion, the sworn and the unsworn all fled alike, no longer dreading aught but the enemies.
"The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six"
Titus Livius
Twice Sauviat came near having his head cut off for hearing mass from an unsworn priest.
"The Village Rector"
Honore de Balzac
Very unwillingly yet; for Afy, who would have told lies by the bushel unsworn, did look upon an oath as a serious matter, and felt herself compelled to speak the truth when examined under it.
"East Lynne"
Mrs. Henry Wood