It was a tone of authority that the Witling recognized, and it commanded his weak will and giant strength.
"King Spruce, A Novel"
Holman Day
Luckily some Witling said, 'Fours-in-hand!
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
And the king spoke of him, Scorning, as one lack-fettle, among all these Eager to take the riches of renown; One fearful of the light or knowing nothing Of light's dimension, a Witling who would throw Honour aside and praise spoken aloud All men of heart should covet.
"Georgian Poetry 1913-15"
Edited by E. M. (Sir Edward Howard Marsh)
