His answers to these vituperations were manly, charged with strong and conclusive logic-keen and withering sarcasm.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
While those closely connected with him were endeavouring, by every means in their power, to appease the just indignation of the sovereign, and to intercede in his behalf, Biron himself, as though his past services must necessarily suffice to secure his impunity, was indulging, even within the formidable walls of the Bastille, in the grossest and most ill-judged vituperations against the King; and boasting of his own exploits, rather like a maniac than a brave and gallant soldier who had led armies into the field, and there done his duty unflinchingly.
"The Life of Marie de Medicis, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Julia Pardoe
At that time I was very little accustomed to French vehemence, and perfectly unable to reply to the vituperations I received.
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009