Alcide

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In any case, it is left to the reader's judgment "[w] hether Alcide was as irresistible a conqueror as his namesake, or whether he was simply crazy" (226).

Alexis Soyer and the Rise of the Celebrity Chef 2007
Isn't her reputation, this husband of hers, the 'Alcide' business, isn't it all a cursed juggle?

Anna the Adventuress 1906
He was in front of one of the more imposing of the _cafés chantants_ -- opposite, illuminated with a whole row of lights, was the wonderful poster which had helped to make "Alcide" famous.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
I was Annabel the rake, 'Alcide' of the music halls.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
"'Alcide's' songs are not atrocious," Ennison remarked.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
Even this man had accepted her for "Alcide" without a moment's question.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
You are welcome to proclaim yourself 'Alcide' if you will.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
She was very pale, but she reminded him more at that minute than at any time of "Alcide" as he had first known her.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
And I heard 'Alcide' sing, and that little dance she did.

Anna the Adventuress 1906
They were talking of "Alcide," as they often did in those days.

Anna the Adventuress 1906