In the evening there dropped in several of the Worthies of the place, the Van Rennsellaers, and the Gansevoorts, and the Rosebooms, and others of Antony Vander Heyden's intimates, to hear an account of his expedition; for he was the Sindbad of Albany, and his exploits and adventures were favourite topics of conversation among the inhabitants.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
An attempt had been made by old Christy to keep out the gipsy gang, but in vain, and they, with the village Worthies, and the household, half filled the hall.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Among the Worthies of the village that enjoy the peculiar confidence of Master Simon, is one who has struck my fancy so much that I have thought him worthy of a separate notice.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving