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  • “And I marvel thy knaveship knows him not on professional acquaintance,” replied Ramorny; “but I see thy nose is unslit, thy ears yet uncropped, and if thy shoulders are scarred or branded, thou art wise for using a high collared jerkin.”

    The Fair Maid of Perth 2008

  • After a long moment, he hears steps, and the viewing shutter is unslit.

    The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

  • It was nearly an hour before Jared came back, ears reddened with cold, but throat unslit, and apparently none the worse for wear.

    Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992

  • “Pronto,” said Bianca, her throat obviously unslit.

    The Luxembourg Run Ellin, Stanley 1977

  • Powerless to move hand or foot, he gave up ... and wondered dully why it was that a knife had not yet slipped between his ribs -- between the fifth and sixth -- or in his back, beneath the left shoulder-blade, and why his gullet remained unslit.

    The Bronze Bell Louis Joseph Vance 1906

  • "And I marvel thy knaveship knows him not on professional acquaintance," replied Ramorny; "but I see thy nose is unslit, thy ears yet uncropped, and if thy shoulders are scarred or branded, thou art wise for using a high collared jerkin."

    The Fair Maid of Perth St. Valentine's Day Walter Scott 1801

  • Our navy has its orders to carry out, and the cause of my embassage is this: we wish to see if you will act the sensible part and give us what we want, and so be permitted to go on your way home, with a skin that is unslit and dry? "

    The Lost Continent Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne 1905

  • "Sir Andrew, a poor palmer who wishes to preserve his throat unslit must keep his eyes open.

    The Brethren Henry Rider Haggard 1890

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