1684 vi. 150 The next Considerable Exploit of his Majesty..was, by taking of Zytchin.
1827 H. Hallam I. iii. 166 Ministers who employ spies..are sure to..end by the most violent injustice and tyranny.
1839 C. Thirlwall (new ed.) II. 76 He began by banishing 700 families.
1887 Gladstone in 12 Sept. The right hon. gentleman the Secretary for Ireland sat down by saying that, etc.