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  • He had drawn back a little, either out of the heat of the fire or to avoid his reverence's vinous gossip as much as possible.

    The Yeoman Adventurer George W. Gough

  • Temple, who by accepting the pledge of battle which I now lay at your reverence's feet, hath become bound to do his devoir in combat this day, to maintain that this Jewish maiden, by name Rebecca, hath justly deserved the doom passed upon her -- condemning her to die as a sorceress.

    Coronation Anecdotes Giles Gossip

  • And so the maid with the eyes is not his reverence's servant?

    Audrey Mary Johnston 1903

  • Is it not your reverence's habit to rest within doors after your sermon?

    Audrey Mary Johnston 1903

  • "The constables shall remain outside, and the warrant I'll keep in my pocket until your reverence's doubts are at rest."

    The Adventures of Harry Revel Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

  • I have received your reverence's letter and I am delighted at the title which you have felicitously applied to the writing which they have composed in calling it "a writing of divorcement."

    NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

  • Your reverence's letter was of itself a pleasant one, and full of comfort; but its natural charm was very much enhanced by the time of its arrival, a time so painful to me, that I hardly know how to describe it, after once making up my mind to forget its troubles.

    NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

  • What is going on in the East cannot have failed to reach your reverence's ears, but the aforementioned brother will give you more accurate information by word of mouth.

    NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

  • Moreover, thank God that your pupils everywhere exhibit your reverence's character.

    NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

  • On my return from a long journey (for I have been into Pontus on ecclesiastical business, and to visit my relations) with my body weak and ill, and my spirits considerably broken, I took your reverence's letter into my hand.

    NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

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