asservation

There are many stories in the commentaries about the power of a "truthful asservation."

Speedlinking 8/30/07 William Harryman 2007

"Nonsense," I said, though to be sure a candid observer might have admitted that there might be some sense to Appanius 'asservation.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

"Don't tell me any more of your lies!" cried out the doctor irascibly at this juncture, interrupting what further asservation the corporal might have made in support of his unblushing assertion.

Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant John B. [Illustrator] Greene

If the solemn asservation of the 31st verse is to be considered as referring to what follows, then the explanation given by Chrysostom in the text is satisfactory.

NPNF1-12. Saint Chrysostom: Homilies on the Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians Editor 1889

I noticed that, in the face of an asservation that only five per cent. over cost was asked for a certain article, he still endeavored to procure it at a lower figure than was named by the seller, and finally crowded him down to the exact cost, knowing as he did, that the merchant had a large stock on hand, and could not well afford to hold it over.

All's for the Best 1847

Captain Jack, who carried the declaration to Philadelphia, gave his solemn asservation of the facts, as an eye-witness of the Convention, and as its messenger to Congress.

Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical, Illustrative of the Principles of a Portion of Her Early Settlers 1846

Howbeit, there are those who do not scruple to declare their belief that Mr. Suggs hazards nothing by such an asservation -- seeing, as they declare, that the probability of his escaping the clutches of the old gentleman with the cloven hoof is exceedingly minute, independent of any mistake in relation to the explosion of the pipe.

Some Adventures of Captain Simon Suggs, Late of the Tallapoosa Volunteers; Together with "Taking the Census," and Other Alabama Sketches. By a Country Editor. With a Portrait from Life, and Other Illustrations, by Darley 1845

Indeed, although they would not know this, it was even his plan to leave the city this evening. “You see, ” I said to Appanius. “I was right. ” “She seduced him! ” screamed Appanius. “Nonsense, ” I said, though to be sure a candid observer might have admitted that there might be some sense to Appanius†™ asservation. “Appanius! ” said the male slave. “Do nor dare speak my name to me, ” he wept, “slave! ” “Forgive me, Master! ” said the slave.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

[(asservation, my) 29.5 (fervent wish that she had\227Madame de Vallmont wept, poor thing) 9.5 (,) -0.5 (said)] TJ

Agnes De-Courci: a Domestic Tale 1789