In the very doorway of the cottage one had been killed-killed facing the enemy-the savage blood-thirsty horde who, having learned of the plight of their oppressor, had taken the warpath to Venge their wrongs.
"The Gun-Brand"
James B. Hendryx
I Arrived where Godfrey to embrace him stood, "My sovereign lord," Rinaldo meekly said, "To Venge my wrongs against Gernando proud My honor's care provoked my wrath unstayed; But that I you displeased, my chieftain good, My thoughts yet grieve, my heart is still dismayed, And here I come, prest all exploits to try To make me gracious in your gracious eye."
"Jerusalem Delivered"
Torquato Tasso
None there be so bold, an' he hath done you aught, but it will cost him his life, if ye bid us Venge you.
"The Nibelungenlied"
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