| 单词 | troth |
| 例句 | Reginald advised that the troth had to be dropped only a little bit at a time. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The City of Brotherly Love black people reacted even faster to the troth about the white man than the Bostonians had. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d explain to them that the real troth was known to some white men, die scholars; but there had been a conspiracy down through the generations to keep the troth from black men. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z But I am going to preach to you the troth until you are free of that fear. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I told them the horrible slavery-trade troths that they never knew. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z You have to be careful, very careful, introducing the troth to the black man who has never previously heard the troth about himself, his own kind, and the white man. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a promise—of trueness. Of loyalty. I hereby pledge my troth to serve the cause of the Pandavas.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I told him, when he asked, that I’d never been in trouble with the police— and up to then, that was the troth. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z For one thing, Ihadmy first experiences in opening the eyes of my brainwashed black brethren to some troths about the black race. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The black brother is so brainwashed that he may even be repelled when he first hears the troth. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z We were taught that Allah executes justice by working upon the five senses of those who rebel against His Messenger, or against His troth. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “God has given Mr. Muhammad some sharp troth,” I told them. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder, by my troth, what thou and IDid, till we loved? Love poems: writers choose their favourites for Valentine's Day 2012-02-10T22:52:01Z But expect no public pledges of eternal troth. On the Runway: Michael Kors to Wed 2011-08-05T17:31:03Z More than any other industry, fashion had pledged its troth to Mrs. Clinton. Is Fashion’s Love Affair With Washington Over? 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z Safe Haven, a soft-hearted candy sampler from the Nicholas Sparks series of romance novels, also opened solidly, but the weekend was still nothing for Hollywood to plight its troth over. Die Hard Has a Pretty Good Day on Presidents’ Weekend 2013-02-18T23:09:40Z Yet plighting his troth to the party may have worried him more than he allowed. Picasso's politics 2010-05-07T23:09:00Z This week, however, she finally pledged her troth. The Poetic Justice of Amanda Gorman’s Estée Lauder Contract 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The Road pledges its troth to the troubadour's lifestyle. Frank Turner – review 2013-04-19T15:00:03Z Around this time four years ago, the American fashion industry did something it had never done before: It pledged its troth, publicly, and practically unanimously, to a political candidate. Politics Is Back in Fashion 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Questionable sucking sounds coming from the public troth are a different matters, however. Maryland slams Metro’s ‘black hole,’ ‘obfuscation’ 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z He jokes and wheedles and begs and tells stories and pledges his troth. Terrence McNally in the Age of #MeToo 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z But even if he were a corporeal being, he could never pledge his troth to another. Seeking the Footage of a Special Walk Down the Aisle 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z In the US, this trend is thought to contribute towards the growing divorce rate, but I say that you should never pledge your troth to someone before observing their attitude towards buying toilet roll. Where’s the most romantic place to propose? Probably your sofa, actually | Daisy Buchanan 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z One of those leaders who chose to plight his troth with Bernie Sanders is the former president of the NAACP, Ben Jealous. Ben Jealous argues for Bernie Sanders 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Who would want to plight his troth exclusively with them? Don't Kill Off Your Website -- Use It As The Hub For Your Social Media Presence 2014-01-09T16:15:00Z At the end of somewhat less than a fortnight, without any noise or parade, the two sisters stood together at the altar, and pledged their troth to those they truly loved. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z A man and maid are plighting their troth in the tomb of an old knight, the girl's father, when the man lucklessly drops the ring through a crack in the floor of the tomb. Poetry of the Supernatural 2012-04-22T02:00:10.897Z Ever since they had plighted their troth she had gone about with joy in her heart and with her head in a heaven of hope, hardly aware that she was touching the earth. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z Grosvenor and Patience plight their troth, but as she remembers that love must be unselfish, and that Grosvenor is so beautiful that there can be no unselfishness in loving him, they bid each other "Farewell." The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z To whom I replied: 'By my troth, sir, it is very desperately spoken.' The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z ‘It comes from Drake!’ cried the wife to the now unbrided bridegroom; ‘he is alive! and there must be neither troth nor ring between thee and me.’ The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The young pair then plighted their troth in presence of the king, and in pledge thereof gave him their hands. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z You will not find it, Upon my troth I think his most ambition Is but to let the world know h'as a handsom Mistris: Will your grace command me any service to him? Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject 2012-03-26T02:00:33.817Z Were I to tell thee, ne'ertheless, that, troth, I love thee well, Blue-eyed brunette, blue-eyed brunette, thine answer who could tell? Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z Forty minutes afterwards, though unwell, I got upon a neighbouring height, and by my troth it was a splendid fire, that threw up for a long time much earth and many stones. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z It was the place where, the night before, he and Emily had pledged their hearts to each other and solemnly plighted their troth. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Yet did we use them right royally, deeming it to be an act of courtesy and good troth. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z In troth there is not, Nor any thing worth your sight; below I have Some Fountains, and some Ponds. Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject 2012-03-26T02:00:33.817Z Were I to tell thee, ne'ertheless, that, troth, I love thee well: Blue-eyed brunette, blue-eyed brunette, thine answer who could tell? Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z They are of the sort with which God keeps troth. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z I must admit that nine-tenths of the letter was filled with descriptions of the young woman to whom he had plighted his troth. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z By my troth, Sir Mirandola," he said, "this is friendship indeed. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z A devil he, upon my troth:" "Buzz! buzz! Buzz a Buzz or The Bees 2012-02-18T03:00:15.753Z Nay, by my troth, I know not: but I know, to be up late, is to be up late. Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z Here the pair plighted troth, and when Douglas returned to Edinburgh, to assist in a projected Stuart uprising, he took with him the promise which he celebrated in the tender melody. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z Instead of clinging to him, to whom she had that moment plighted her troth, she had deserted him at a word. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z And nobly minded is thy blameless queen, The daughter of Icarius, faithfully Remembering him to whom she gave her troth While yet a virgin. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z If ye are willing to plight troth and love with Abraham, say it. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z By my troth, I'll tell thee; I am almost sick for one.—Is thy lady within? Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z When p. 120the two plighted their troth, she laid her hand on his, and kept it there. Rambles in Dickens' Land 2012-01-25T03:00:36.463Z Among freemen, the cornerstone of civics is a plighted troth to liberty. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z They plighted their troth to each other, and Amadis remained in the tower in his disguise. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z For fear they should hear him, Sam whisper'd, "In troth I would give my new hat that the devil had both." The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z By my troth, thou hast an open hand:— These wise men, that give fools money, get themselves a good report after fourteen years' purchase. Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z Good troth, the laird swore that he would have them all back, hoof and horn, if there was a stout heart in Glen Eredine. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Here is a loyalty worthy of the name—the plighted troth of one in whom the Nation's noblest hopes stand forth already realized, assured, secure. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z I plighted my troth to her, and vowed to love her like a husband. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Fair king! thy troth remember," the blameless knight 'gan say, "Should God be pleas'd in safety to send thee hence away. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z Mar. By my troth, Sir Toby, you must come in earlier o' nights; your niece, my lady, takes great exceptions to your ill hours. Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z Leibel lovingly passed the bottle of ginger-beer and Rose took a sip, with a beautiful air of plighting troth, understood only of those two. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z This is the truth to which Lincoln pledged his troth, and in which he besought all other men to plight their faith, in this address. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z “All honour to them for that same,” said Rory; “and troth, there isn’t a mightier nation on the face of the earth bar the kingdom of Ireland.” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z “Crack, harsh!” he said, looking at the offending sail; “troth and indeed it is harsh you crack, I can tell you.” The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z Well, Chisholm, when I came up and saw the creature, it looked so like one of the winged images you see on tombstones, that, troth, I thought I’d shot a cherub of some sort.” Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z What word of plighted troth did she give you when you parted? Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z I was sorry when the time came to part with Tom again, but we plighted our troth, and promised never to forget the happy cruise in the Hydra. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z “Tell us,” said Rory: “troth, it’s a treat to hear ye talking?” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z “I was going to get my fiddle,” says Rory, “and it would be a pity to spoil a good intention; but troth, boys, it isn’t a lament I’ll be playing now, at all, at all.” The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z And if we had only a little more blubber in her, troth, I’d bear up for bonnie Scotland. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z But troth, I did have a rap at one of them. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z Nothing tugs at the heart-strings of a man like a young maid's plighting of her troth. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z “And troth,” said Rory to his companions, “if the ship is to be made snug, I don’t see why we shouldn’t make ourselves snug for the night too.” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z “So romantic a proposal,” said Rory, “deserves seconding, though ’deed and in troth, when you spoke, Allan, of gathering heather, I fancied it would be a broom you’d be after making. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z A fine love story runs throughout, the hero having plighted his troth before setting out for the front. Beyond 2011-11-27T03:00:13.650Z Then they went straight to their lord and laid before him this wager, and plighted troth to observe their covenant. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Then they took hands and plighted their troth, reciting the words in the book. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z She had even permitted her troth to be sold to a simple officer in the German army, a spy in the enemy's camp, in order to purchase this new sovereignty for her house. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z Shall I venture my body in field to fight With a man that's faith and troth to me? English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) 2011-11-18T03:00:30.847Z Another says, "In troth I have been suffering for a long time from poverty and sickness, glory be to God." The South Isles of Aran 2011-10-26T02:00:28.363Z Having pledged such troth as this, Amile feared not to betray his secret to the felon knight. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z "Ye lie, ye lie, ye bonny birdie; How you lie upon my sweet;30 I will tak out my bonny bow, And in troth I will you sheet." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Thou hast no sex; but, in an elfish way, Thou dost entwine in one, as in a troth, The gleesome thoughts of man and maiden both. Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z Lovingly said, in troth: Now cannot I hold out against her. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z At last it seemed as if he had forgotten the Princess, for he fell in love with sweet Lucile, who was as good and gentle as she was fair, and willingly gave him her troth. The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z He plighted troth, and when he was thus pledged, "Sire," required Aucassin, "bring me now where your wife is with the host." Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z She stretched out her lily-white hand, And for to do her best; "Hae there your faith and troth, Willy, God send your soul good rest." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z No! could I compel Thy plighted troth, I would not have thee tell A lie to God. Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z Or, would not a fortnight serve our turn? for, in troth, a month looks somewhat dismally; 'tis a whole Egyptian year. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z When the knight found words to tell her of his great love, she plighted her troth to him, but only he heard her whispered promise that she would be his wife. The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z In that kiss they plighted a deeper troth than in ten thousand promises. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z "O your faith and troth I'll not gie to thee,25 No, no, that will not I, Until I get ae kiss of your ruby lips, And in my arms you lye." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Husbands and wives, apply the troth—allow no routine to chill affection—no monotony to break down thoughtfulness. The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z "In troth, fair Madam, I might have had the wit to know that the like of me is not fit to tie the shoe-string of the High and Mighty Princess, WHIPPETY-STOURIE!" The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z "Very well," replied James, "but troth man," continued he sarcastically, "it is too much for a king, but it may do for a Lord High Treasurer." Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z By my troth, gossip Gurton, I am even as glad As though I mine own self as good a turn had! Gammer Gurton's Needle 2011-09-24T02:00:15.643Z "Your faith and troth ye sanna get, Nor will I wi' ye twin, Till ye tak me to yonder kirk,35 And wed me wi' a ring." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z But since the Duke himself looked indifferently upon this so-called troth, why, Everingham himself was the first to feel the keenest satisfaction at the thought. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z "By my troth, thou art not," answered the trout, in his very straightforward way. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Ah, fair child, Thou hast met a bitter groom for bridal troth! The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I 2011-09-20T02:00:18.217Z Heard ye no more of the other matter? say me now, by your troth! Gammer Gurton's Needle 2011-09-24T02:00:15.643Z "Your faith and troth ye sanna get,45 Nor will I twin wi' thee, Tell ye tell me the pleasures o' Heaven, And pains of hell how they be." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z But in Tudor England there was a curious adherence to such solemnly plighted troths, which might have proved a bar to the Duke's sense of absolute freedom. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Once more she refused him, and in order to make sure that the scene should not be repeated, she told him that she had plighted her troth to his brother. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Nay, grant an equal troth instead Of nuptial love, to bind me by! The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I 2011-09-20T02:00:18.217Z By my troth, and well worthy besides to kiss the stocks! Gammer Gurton's Needle 2011-09-24T02:00:15.643Z "Yes, ye sall hae your faith and troth, Wi' God's blessing and mine:" And twenty times she kissed his mouth, Her father looking on. English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Since then her one desire had been to meet the man to whom she had pledged her troth. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z But, by my troth, if they go on like this, the bonnie lady will die amongst their fingers. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z What then so fitting as that we plight our troth now when all rejoice in the happiness of Ethelred and Ethelfleda?” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Is it any wonder that, thrown together in so romantic a way, these two young people fell in love, or that when he plighted his troth Annie shyly breathed the wee word Yes? Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z "Thy faith and troth thou's never get, Nor yet will I thee lend,30 Till you take me to yon kirk-yard, And wed me with a ring." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z This made me therefore abstinent in that kinde; yet by my troth, I think I shall not scape. Letters to Severall Persons of Honour 2011-09-12T02:00:24.913Z "By my troth, thou art not," answered the trout, as he had answered on the two previous occasions. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z He will sanction our troth and bless it. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z I have plighted my troth to you, and will ever love you as I do now, as long as the sun rises over yonder woods and forests.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z O she took up her white, white hand, And she struck him on the breast, Saying,—"Have there again your faith and troth,55 And I wish your saul gude rest." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Mris Meauly intreated me by her Letter to hasten hers, as I think, for by my troth I cannot read it. Letters to Severall Persons of Honour 2011-09-12T02:00:24.913Z By my troth," he said, "my mother's spinning-wheel may turn to gold ere I let thee touch it, if this is what spinning leads to. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z By my troth, Arnold," said Dauntrees, as they strode forward, "although we jest at yonder white-livered vintner, this matter we have in hand might excuse an ague in a stouter man. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z "She is not for your loving," answered the Will sharply; "for she has given troth to old Archibald Sinclair." The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z "Thy faith and troth thou's never get, Nor yet will I thee lend, Till that thou come within my bower, And kiss my cheek and chin." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z By my troth," said the Duc de Guise, "I am delighted to see a man who can so well choose a follower, and make use of him in his degree. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z "For, by our troth," said they, "it cannot be worse than that which we are practising now." The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z By my troth!" said Willy, in a half whisper to his companions in the entry; "my Lord hath put it to him for want of manners!—I thought as much would come from his tantararas. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z But, clinging to her husband's breast, Byssenia said she would liefer remain in the stormy sea, and would not forsake in the hour of danger him to whom she had plighted her troth. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z "Your faith and troth ye sanna get,25 Nor will I wi' ye twin, Till ye come within my bower, And kiss me, cheek and chin." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z But the pair had already plighted their mutual troth; and, therefore, though not yet absolutely married, they were so far engaged that neither could marry any one else without a Papal dispensation. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z "By my troth, thou art an industrious maiden," he said, in high good humour, "and, as a reward for working so diligently, I will restore thy sisters to thee." The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z In troth, masters—I must needs own," replied the groom, "that I have qualms. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z At one moment he didn’t look a morsel bigger than a pint bottle, and next—troth, he was tall enough to spit on me hat. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z Or who that has plighted his heart and his troth to one that is dearer than life, would not risk life for her sake? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z He was young and brave, and since he loved the princess dearly, she accepted his proposal and they plighted their troth. The Swedish Fairy Book 2011-08-26T02:00:23.380Z Many a troth was plighted in the long trip across the plains, and many a friendship was formed that ended only in death. Colorado?The Bright Romance of American History 2011-08-25T02:00:28.183Z There is troth plighted for it, and that's enough for us. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z In the summer came the lovers, Plighting troth beneath its shade; Warm heart's secret each discovers— Happy youth and happy maid! The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza 2011-08-19T02:00:16.653Z By my troth, my good fairy must have guided my bridle to-day to give me this chance to say my say to this young whelp of a race of dogs! Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z I am slave for all their roses, and I keep A tryst with cunning, and a troth with tears. Poems 2011-08-16T02:00:47.467Z That was their troth plight; and soon after they were married. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z I have often declared, and now repeat, by my troth, and knightly honour! Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z Finally, we have the "May-pairs," a kind of valentines united in a nominal troth. * i. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Ah, sweet Lady! by my troth I know not how to utter that which I would. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers 2011-07-18T02:00:24.030Z The duke was far too chivalrous to think for a moment of breaking his plighted troth, or letting her believe that he repented it. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z They will gather in bands of a score or more, plighting their troth, each sharing with the other the good things which are of the fewest and the ill things that abound. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Our young Buondelmonte having already plighted his troth to a lady of the Amidei family, the lovers were considered as betrothed, with all the solemnity usually observed on such occasions. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z At long last, same-sex couples across New York are picking out china and calling the caterers, preparing to plight their troths as soon as next Sunday. Bound in a Gay Union by a State That Didn?t Recognize It 2011-07-15T17:30:36Z I performed the ceremony of degradation upon him yestereen, and, by my troth, never did the walls of Newgate chapel shelter such a rogue before. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z She need not reproach herself for breaking her troth to the prince, he had told her so--if thereby she could appease the avenging spirits of her deed to Freyer, they must have the sacrifice! On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z But I will not and cannot shield you from the discovery of the troth. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z "Dance thus over the bridge, and I shall praise your courage; and dance thus through the gate, and I give you my plighted troth." The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z "Ah, master," said Morten, with a tremulous voice and clasped hands, "you should, by my troth, have been a bishop: you often speak so touchingly and edifyingly that the tears start into mine eyes." King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z There is merriment in the knights' hall, noble sir! yes in troth! that there is," answered the nurse; "our stern junker hath caused minstrels and jugglers to be fetched from the town. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Must the Christ vanish on the very day I plight my troth to him whom I love as Thy image, even as Eve must have loved Adam for the sake of his likeness to God. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z "I think so too, by my troth, Sir Helmer," said the burgher herald with cheerfulness, frankly giving him his hand at the same time. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z "Were I, in troth, your cook, as I am now a godless provider for state-prisoners, you could not help being soon as plump as I and your worthy colleagues." The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z The king, by my troth, is not the man to put mercy before justice where the outlaws or their kindred and friends are concerned. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z The law must have its course--yes, in troth! that it must, one head doubtless must fall, after such a commotion and uproar, but the junker's is placed too high, I trow! King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z By my troth, she must be a witch; but it will be glorious news to write to our friend Beverly Randolph, of old Virginia. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z You are now, by my troth, in full vigour. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z "In troth, four brave and able men are those," replied the count. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z "Our Lady preserve us!--say they so?" he exclaimed, hastily; "then, by my troth, master, there is need of watchfulness; yet it is just as dangerous to loose as to tie a mad dog." King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z The nurse looked at him several times, with the lamp in her hand, and nodded, as she continued to chatter to herself; "Ay! ay! a good honest face, in troth!" she muttered. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Ay, troth, Lady Julia, and a good deal more; more shame to me for it; because I am indebted for all to the Governor. The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts 2011-07-05T02:00:33.083Z Above all, do not fancy that you must hold to your plighted troth for your betrothed's sake. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z They played together at that tourney festival where the proud Ingrid gave you her troth, and you, with grave self-confidence, believed you could determine your fortune. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z "The king!" said Niels the horseman; "then of a surety will there be fine doings here; he will, by my troth! give the huntsman something to do." King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z He upholds law and justice, yes in troth! and makes, besides, no difference between high and low. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z An I were to bid a dumb man hold his tongue, by my troth, I think a' would cry "Silence," till the drum of my ear were bursten. The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts 2011-07-05T02:00:33.083Z Lo! by my troth, the instrument is cold, And would not harm me. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z Then I ask them to write bough; and then though, and dough; then trough, which they will write troth; then laugh, draught, tough, which they will write with f for the gh. Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class and Moral Culture of Infancy. 2011-06-30T02:00:25.950Z "Swear to it!" repeated Pall�, with glowing cheeks, and endeavouring to hide his confusion; "those who will not believe me, by my troth may let it alone; ungodly oaths I have forsworn." King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z That would have been too hard--yes, in troth, would it; he is after all but a man, and who is just in all things in this sinful world? King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Pause a while, my friends; We yet have breathing time;—though troth but little.— The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts 2011-07-05T02:00:33.083Z Now, by mine honour, by my life, by my troth, I will appeach the villain. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z I tended him, some quarter of an hour:—troth, he seem'd wondrous weary. The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts 2011-06-26T02:00:10.547Z Our young king hath been wroth in earnest--by my troth, he does nothing by halves. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z Too much confidence in the great answers not, either;--in our times one should in troth know how to obey the commands of one's master, and nevertheless use one's own understanding,--do you see? King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z She moved her head in assumed bewilderment, staggered to recognize the symbol of her broken troth with Matthias. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Now I knew what the Poet meant when he spoke of “the troth of glance and glance.” The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z But tell Chriemhild and Ulrich," she added, "if they have daughters, to remember plighted troth is a sacred thing, and let it not be lightly severed. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z "There, by my troth, you are right, master!" answered the youth, eagerly. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z Oh yes, by my troth, that will I indeed, O'er the sea so blue if thou'lt bear me with speed-- Ha! ha! ha! King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Should he be innocent, you inflict severe and needless pain; put yourself in the position of a touchy, suspicious, exacting fianc�e, whose troth he will ever thereafter hold by a slight tenure. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z She never reminded him of his "troth and broken vows." The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z "I could not plight my troth to the King of Portugal, or to Monsieur de Guienne, or to any that they proposed to me, for my future lord," answered Isabella, ingenuously. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Later her fingers stopped upon the sharp facets of the ring which had been pledged as a troth. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z There was the sticky issue of the wife, the woman to whom barely a year ago he'd pledged eternal troth. Anthony Weiner and High-Tech Infidelity: When Is Tweeting Cheating? 2011-06-07T16:30:36Z But should he, nevertheless, discover, from subsequent developments, that he was mistaken, he would recall affections and troth without weak hesitation. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z A young Engadiner girl is forced by her father to marry a man of the village of Surselva, but all the while her troth is plighted to a youth from the village of Schams. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z The arch of Lenette's troth was firmly finished off in the keystone of religion, and the Venner's assault upon it had not shaken this sacred masonry in the slightest degree. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z They yearn, through life, like the peacock moth, And die worn out in search of the troth. Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z When this stroke of good fortune came the youth hastened to tell the good news to the girl of his heart, and before they separated their troth was plighted and the marriage day fixed. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z She had pledged her word, plighted her troth. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z And even if the sailor's troth can be trusted, is it not his trade "at sea to die"? Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z Then in the story he had carried things further than they were in fact: the artistic instinct had formally plighted the lovers' troth. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z These two plighted their troth in true romance fashion, without consulting me. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Faith and troth," cried she, "we are all made now. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z When billions of people have lined the streets or switched on TVs or computers to watch you plight your troth, any attempt to keep out the daylight may seem hopelessly optimistic. TIME Cover Story: The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton 2011-04-29T17:50:00Z Its features seemed unbeautiful: But this I know—’twas there, not here, You plighted troth to me, the word Which—ask that poor room how it heard! Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z She had plighted her troth in youth to Dickens and to Thackeray, and to these she had remained ever faithful. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z De Montfort made no attempt to ignore the deep obligations that Oswald had laid him under; nor did he attempt to interfere with the plighted troth of these two lovers. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z "By my troth, so he is," cried Sancho, "and he must be some knight or other in love." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z A new life opened before her, which she believed would be beautified with all sorts of unexpected happiness; and she was filled with thanksgiving because she had clung resolutely to her plighted troth. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z Blair smiled, gravely, saying with his eyes on Mrs. Gower, in her pretty, dark blue gown, with broken plaid over-skirt, "I fear not; to the shamrock she plights her troth." A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z Lady Catharine of Bellamont, answer me in pity, by the love I bear you, by the troth you have plighted me! Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z “And if in troth it so might be, The fountain of love is not in me.” Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z Ye aye wore it more on this side," said Sandy, arranging the folds with tasteful pride; "an', troth, it becomes you well. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z Truer men, by my troth, than the cavaliers who accompanied the lady. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z No painstaking coyness now; but heart knowing heart, troth plighted, and loves mutually reliant. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z By my troth! would I. I half love the maiden now, of whose devotedness you speak so eloquently. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z We have sworn our troth, one to the other. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z I pray thee, speak to me; Give me my faith and troth, Margaret, As I gave it to thee.' The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship 2011-03-20T02:00:33.903Z And some conscience besides; for, by my troth, sir, there’s not much of either about the Court—except what’s artificial!” The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z But in troth, in troth, you shall not find my hand otherwise than I have said.” The Condition of Catholics Under James I. 2011-03-09T03:00:42.087Z For a heart unslaken, For a troth forsaken, Lo, babes that call thee from a bloody deep: And thy love returns not. Medea of Euripedes 2011-03-03T03:00:47.283Z But if it hath been taught by thine To make jestings Of protestings, To forget both Its word and troth, Keep it still—'tis none of mine! The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z She stretched out her lily hand, And for to do her best, 'Ha'e there's your faith and troth, Willie; God send your soul good rest.' The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship 2011-03-20T02:00:33.903Z Why, only that I was witness to that little affair in the old camp; and, to say the troth, was not a little surprised. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z It was the old story of plighted troth, betrayed affection, and flight from her village home, to escape the shame and reproach she would there be visited with. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z Even when insulted and driven forth from the tribe, they indignantly refused to be driven into each other's arms until you of the same blood could hear them plight their troth! Why Marry? 2011-02-26T03:00:44.307Z To-morrow the sun illumines their reunion, to-morrow she gives her troth to the beloved man; she will sleep and dream of all her approaching happiness. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z This is a Dutch word, a Dutch troth, a Dutch alliance. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z How, then, can you be true to your troth?” The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Plight your troth to one man, and fling yourself shamelessly—I repeat it, Marjorie, shamelessly—into the arms of another!" kept Mrs. Pope closely in touch with the general trend of his thoughts. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z My lord, I writ, as mine extremes requir'd, That you would labour my delivery: If you neglect, my life is desperate, And in my death I shall reveal the troth. The Spanish Tragedy 2011-02-21T03:00:10.373Z A conscientious man according to his lights, he took as his device the motto Pactum serva, “keep troth,” which was afterwards inscribed on his tomb, and did his best to live up to it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z It was better in times past over, when we prayed for nought at all, When no love taught us beseeching, and we had no troth to recall. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z By my troth, I like this sort of a beginning. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z It is true that yesterday I could more easily have annihilated you both, you and your Wolfgang, than have given you back your troth. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Here; and advise thee that thou write the troth,— Look to my brother! save Hieronimo! The Spanish Tragedy 2011-02-21T03:00:10.373Z "Otherwise would she have plighted her troth to me?" cried Eric. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z So caviller like I submitted to pow'r, And was coddled in troth for the third of an hour. A Season at Harrogate 2011-02-08T03:00:10.763Z "A young girl does not wish merely to trust to her lover's honor in keeping his troth," replied the priest earnestly. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z If, now, I wish to keep the troth I plighted to my lawful bride, my life must pay The forfeit; if I shrink from death, my guilty soul Must perjured be. Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman 2011-02-06T03:00:58.870Z After what you have just admitted to me I cannot dissuade Hertha from recalling the troth she plighted to you. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z And Srul kept firm to the troth Israel had plighted with the Sabbath-bride, even when his father's heart no longer beat, so could not be broken. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z A chivalrous King—he is false to his troth! The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z "I certainly had no time for that, since, as you saw, I was pledging my troth." Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z "By my troth!" exclaims the Prince, wholly charmed, "a pleasant-spirited lady!" Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z Part of her mind, in unwilling detachment, contemplated ruefully the oddly inadequate spectacle which they must present, staring shamefacedly at one another across the glittering token of their troth. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z "Then is there little chance, indeed, of her ever becoming mine, since her affections must have gone with her troth." The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Her love in secret long hath grown, And much she fears her parents' ire; She knows her father sets his face Against her lover's impious race, But still, her troth is plighted now. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z So the gentleman had his way, and in the prettily situated old church, Maria St. Clair plighted her troth to the man who had been the means of saving her life. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z If I cannot get in, by my troth I'll take care to put a sign which shall hinder you from getting out. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z That day our troth we plighted—blissful hour, Beginning of a joy a whole life long! An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use 2010-12-31T03:00:10.497Z "I told you that my faith was already plighted—that I could not accept your noble, frank, generous, manly offer, because another had my troth." The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z For that It was you sought out Matteo, who, pledged Unto Marina, As were you to me, Has broke his troth?... Porzia By my troth, sir," said the stranger, when the schoolmaster had concluded, "it's a pity that such a thing as tawse was not in use outside the school as well as inside. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 Ah, Master Shakespeare," said the old dame, who was sitting at her spinning-wheel, "troth am I right glad to see thee. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z George Wallace is a rich and an honest man's son; and if, as I believe, he has plighted nae troth with the follower o' vanities and double-loves, ye're no bound to reject his affections. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 "By my troth, an excellent night's work, George," said the spokesman of the three warden's men. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 "Ay, troth do I," said the farmer; "now I understand ye; I know 'That money makes the mare to go, Whether she has legs or no.'" Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 By my troth, I have made a good adventure of it? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 By my troth, thou art welcome; fill thyself a chalice for the nonce. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z By my troth, I have an hundred thousand questions to ask thee; and I know not which to demand first. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico It means that Hengest has accepted obligations to a Danish lord, a Scylding, a kinsman of the dead Hn�f, and consequently that he means to break the troth which he has sworn to Finn. Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn The wardens then admonish'd both, To fight with honour and good troth. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 By my troth, deacon!" said one of them, "I fear Luckie Bell has had too much of our company this night. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 "By my troth then, nephew," said the old knight, grasping the youth's hand, "'twas well done of thee, and thou hast redeemed thy first fault in following the runaway horse." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "By my troth, I say so too," cried Rosario. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico She had pledged to him her troth, and she would not attempt to go back from her pledge at the first appearance of a difficulty. Rachel Ray I had plighted my troth; in order not to take it back, I needed actions, words; to keep it, I had to put his heart to the proof. Woman "Faix an' troth, it's no my turn," replied he, as before. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry I confessed all to you, and sought comfort with you when tortured by self-reproach at the thought that I was breaking my troth to my wife already in the year of mourning. The Wish A Novel Your daughter and I have silently plighted our troth during the journey hither. At the Ghost Hour The House of the Unbelieving Thomas So thinking, he was not disposed to allow the lady to recede from her troth to him, simply because in her anger she expressed a wish to do so. Rachel Ray I: 'By my troth that would be shameful, wicked!' Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. We answered to this: 'I feel myself bound by virtue of my once given troth not to gainsay you in this.' Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. And you reproach me for having plighted my troth to this man who never belonged to you, for you never understood him, and never knew his worth, his nobility, and his greatness. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II By my troth, that is the Princess Bertha herself, and none other! Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I Yes, she is pining for him, and repenting of her hastily-plighted troth. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir This emblem of Christmas troth actually growing before his eyes, and seen by him in its native state for the first time, produced a vague longing upon the young New Englander. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories Then Christ smiled on her and plighted His troth to her by putting a ring on her finger. Mary, Help of Christians And the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers: Instructions, Novenas and Prayers with Thoughts of the Saints for Every Day in the Year I confess that, since I plighted my heart and my troth to my beloved friend, I have always cherished the hope that things would turn out differently. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II "By my troth, Helen," said our artist, "if I wanted an appetite your bright eyes would be enough to give me one." Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I I send you back my troth, and demand my own in return. Ayala's Angel By my troth, madam, you are hard to please, else the courtier might have served turn. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 The Duke lifted his hand in sign of troth pledge and exclaimed, "Be assured that what you say will be buried in a diamond casket." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII "O'er his fixed and silent mouth, thou and I will call back troth": Toll slowly. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Volume II As the most impudent beggar-woman in our town says to Mrs. E., "Ma'am, your ladyship, I never beg from any one so much as your ladyship; troth, never from any but you." Maria Edgeworth This Neville set it abroad that you had changed horses with him, as much as to say you had plighted troth with him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 By my troth, but that I have married one fool already, you should not have him. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 With the death of the Stadtholder my power in the Netherlands will be supreme, and herewith, with my hand in yours, I solemnly plight my troth to Gilda. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel Thou and I have parted troth, yet I keep my vengeance-oath, And the other may come round. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Volume II The gray-eyed virginal month, that is of no season and must as often bear the malice of Winter's retreat as the ruffianly onset of Spring, had now that very seriousness which suited Guy's troth. Plashers Mead A Novel "And, by the same token, has plighted her troth to you." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 In troth, I take you for nothing; but I would be loth to take you for that use I think they make shift with you for. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Surely she must love him, for she did not look the kind of woman who would plight her troth against her will. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel He pledges himself 'upon his troth, and as he is a knight,' that he who shall slay his adversary, or 'out of listes him drive,' shall have Emelie to wife. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 Circumstances, by keeping them for a good deal of the time at the Rectory, made this easy; and Guy, exalted by the notion of the formal troth, never made it difficult. Plashers Mead A Novel Oh, little as we know of grand people and their ways, troth, they don't see our hearts half as plain. Jack Hinton The Guardsman By my troth, it was a good play. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 To the one she had plighted her troth, the other was her natural protector, dear to her through those sweet bonds of childhood which bind brother and sister in such close affection. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel They had plighted their troth more than an hour before and ought to have been billing and cooing. The Competitive Nephew "Nay, by my troth, and you do no such thing, friend," said Jones, seizing the minstrel, who was at this moment about making off, by the skirt of his jerkin. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 Maybe at the watch-house, maybe in George's Street barrack, maybe in the streets, maybe—— Och, troth! there's many a place he might be, and good enough for him any of them. Jack Hinton The Guardsman By my troth, I am of your mind. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 They met and plighted their troth, and were married secretly, and were happy. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 There were tears in Lady Anne’s eyes as she plighted her troth. What a Man Wills Piers had sworn that his troth should not bind him if his heart grew tired; but, having received that promise, Vanna never again allowed herself to allude to the subject. A Question of Marriage But, troth, I'm so heated with an argument I had with Sir Simon, that I'm no ways competent—— Did I tell you he was waiting for his tea?' Jack Hinton The Guardsman Nay, monsieur, to deprive desert of praise is unknown language; troth, I use it not; nay, it is very well. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 The General was too gallant a man to be conquered in loving; and the issue was, in a week, an acknowledged troth of the banker's daughter with the General Cavaignac. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 Manna and Eric had helped him to buy an inn at the capital, and he had plighted his troth to the daughter of mine host of the Victoria. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine And then, as if to render the mockery more diabolically complete, a sort of consciousness came over me that had I spoken sooner she would have refused now to give me back my troth. A Veldt Vendetta "By my troth thou hast been changed by Frederick into a full-fledged philosopher," laughed Hazel. With Ring of Shield By my troth, 'twas foolishly done to part with him; a few crumbs of your affections would have satisfied him, poor thing! A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 He had made no great secret of his engagement to, and intention of marrying Katharine, and had shown various little tokens of her troth that she had given him. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History The girl who had seemed to him so virtuous, who kept her troth so faithfully, whose simplicity had been what he really loved—she had fallen at the first word from a villain. Black Diamonds Thus amid black darkness and lightning and storm our troth was plighted. A Frontier Mystery Nay, by my troth, mine heart was never lighter. With Ring of Shield That fellow! no, by my troth, let's be honestly joined, for luck's sake: we know not how soon we may part. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Mary Hall, who first gave the information, represents herself as having remonstrated indignantly with Mannock for his presumption in pledging his troth, as one of the other women told her he had, with Katharine. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History These are the troths that are never broken. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly They plighted their troth to each other in the presence of her father and brother, of the old squire, and of Buchmaier, whom the teacher had invited in lieu of kindred or other friends. Black Forest Village Stories No longer will she metamorphosize into a snake and kill the faithless ones who kiss her little mistress and then forswear their troth, but—non, my friend, Julie is not gone entirely, I think. Pledged to the Dead So long as Georgina lives, so long shall I continue to hope, and truly will I keep my troth.' Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna When the youth did come in, the scolding he got was vituperative in its violence, with the result that Percy was reluctantly forced to abandon the sweetheart to whom he had plighted his troth. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History "Yes, 'tis he; although he perished, still his sacred troth he cherished." Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Ten Christmas stories So they had plighted their troth secretly--after the bowl of mai-trank on that last day. Gertrude's Marriage Though seas and land betwixt us both, Our faith and troth, Like separated souls, All time and space controls: Above the highest sphere we meet Unseen, unknown, and greet as Angels greet. The Golden Treasury Selected from the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language and arranged with Notes Wooer light makes fickle troth— Scorn of me recoils on you. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 "Oh, troth, Mr. Mark, I'll not keep ye out in the cowld," said the hostess, as, unbarring the door, she admitted the guest whom we had seen some time since in the glen. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Unaffected by either of these influences, they regarded well the character of the men to whom they were to plight their troth, and were not disposed to pass over the weaknesses of suitors. Women of England "By my troth, I should like to see her closer," said the king. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality They declare their passion in the presence of her nymphs, and plight their troth. The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers In troth, we were loyal subjects in those days, in a rough way. Tom Brown's School Day's One rapture throbs in the heart of the Romany youth who plights his troth under the forest tree, and the heart of the prince royal who kneels at the cathedral altar. The Land of Long Ago Moral? no, by my troth, I have no moral meaning. Folk-lore of Shakespeare Their faith and troth is pledged, the rites are o'er, The nuptial band winds slow along the shore, The smiling boy beside. The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles Vol. 2 Their troth was plighted, and in due time they would be married with the full approval of Colonel Marion, who both liked and respected his prospective son-in-law. When the Cock Crows The troth of two hearts is cemented By the one that was cruelly broken. Montezuma An Epic on the Origin and Fate of the Aztec Nation He tuck it and opened it; but troth it was little matter there was no writin' in it, for he would'nt have lived to read it through. St. Patrick's Eve The “rush-ring” appears to have been a kind of token for plighting of troth among rustic lovers. Folk-lore of Shakespeare "Good troth, a princess has been spoiled in you," muttered the old man; "but there is no helping one who will not be advised." Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians When at the lonely midnight hour I pace my rounds upon the tower, I muse upon my love afar, Whose troth is fixed as morning star. The Wine-ghosts of Bremen “There will I bide thee,” said the Douglass, “My troth I plight to thee.” Border Raids and Reivers "Come and sit down here and tell me how it fares with you; but, by my troth, you are nothing but skin and bones!" 'Round the yule-log: Christmas in Norway For troth I felt no little nettled To find my good game so belittled. A Golfing Idyll or The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews I wish he was a man of more penetration, for by my troth I am afraid he will make little enough of it! The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) By my troth, I did not fancy there was a knight in Arthur's realm that could have served you and me such a trick. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur Deny me, and by my troth, Thomas Hansford meets a traitor's doom.” Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion And when I broke our plighted troth and would not tell you why, I loved you, thinking "time enough when I have come to die." Days and Dreams Poems It was two o’clock when Mr. Andrew Browne had ridden forth to recapture his plighted troth. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 I am his promised wife; but even though loving him as I do, I would give him back his troth, if you could show just and adequate reason why I should. Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge You blind fellow," she answered, with a merry laugh, "you looked not at the Lady Lioness closely, or you would not so easily forget your troth plight. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur Thus then I give you back your troth. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion "My troth, and there's a stock o' impidence for ye!" said Mrs. Callender, on her little daughter having delivered herself of all the small provocatives with which she had been charged. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III In troth, thou'rt able to instruct grey hairs, And teach the wily African deceit. Cato A Tragedy, in Five Acts I could but leave you, when I followed my master: but remember, when we parted, I offered you my troth. Olla Podrida And they plighted their troth, and vowed that their love for each other should never cease. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur When he had frankly given back her troth, she, alas! had not stayed his hand, nor by a word had told him how truly, even in his guilt, her heart was his. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion But when that her heart was all his own, his love grew cold, and, turning from her, he refused to fulfil his plighted troth and lead her to the hymeneal altar. Rossmoyne "Marry, my friend," began now the youth, "by my troth, that is a dainty piece of work you are making there." Weird Tales, Vol. II. "In troth, we might have brought him along with us!" suggested Terence, as soon as he had recovered his wind; "might we not?" The Boy Slaves From Timéa he stole first her father's million, then the manly ideal of her heart, and kept for himself her wifely troth. Timar's Two Worlds But you can at least hear me patiently, and by the memory of our love, by the sacred seal of our plighted troth, I beg you to hear me with indulgence, if not forgiveness.” Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion “By my troth,” she thought, as she glanced uncomfortably about the great room, “I feel as though I were all 199 breeches.” Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time By my troth, what squalling do you call that? Weird Tales, Vol. II. They pledged their troth in secret; the darkest mystery enveloped not only their plans, but their affections; and as secrecy was necessary to the advancement of their projects. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 She knew of herself that she could not be his wife,—that she was not fit to be his wife,—because she had given her troth to the tailor's son. Lady Anna Mary Howard was just eighteen years of age, when she plighted her troth to me; and surely never has Heaven placed a purer spirit in a more lovely form. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion “Faith and troth,” said Nell, “I am happy to know our King has lost his heart.” Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time "There was a tree in Sir Thomas More's garden, at which he so often beat Lutherans, that it was called the 'tree of troth,'" says Burnet. Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles There is not one man in a thousand who proves true to the woman to whom he has plighted his troth. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain There was not one who believed that such a girl could be true to such a troth as she had made. Lady Anna "By my troth, fair sir," she said, "I would lever die than disobey thy two commands." A Knyght Ther Was “Faith and troth, and is not Nell worth waiting for?” she cried, her eyes shining radiantly. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time “Now,” says he, “will you give me your troth as a Christian, and a faithful servant of my brother’s, that I shall have no more to fear from your attempts?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. XII (of 25) The dame at first dissented, but, carried away by the fiery eloquence of his words, she at last assured him of her love, and they exchanged rings as a token of troth and trust. Legends & Romances of Brittany “In troth was I!” cried I. “So would I have been, Davie,” said he. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) When Robin had told his tale, He laughed and had good cheer, "By my troth!" then said the Knight, "Your money is ready here!" Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse “Faith and troth,” pleaded Nell, seriously, “’t was I myself with helmet and mantle on. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time I will do this thing for the fourth time; but I would beg of you to invent another task against to-morrow, for by my troth, I am weary of this one.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. XII (of 25) And now, Gentle Reader, have we not kept both troth and tryste with you? Old Roads and New Roads “In troth, and I am not very sure,” I stammered. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) And, by my troth, thou shalt none fail The whiles I have any good; And brook well thy four hundred pounds Which I lent to thee! Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse “In troth am I,” she replied, “an’ do ye prefer the wuddy still?” Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative By my troth, this is not an improvement! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 “By my troth, but he is bitter ugly,” said the Earl’s daughter. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI Meanwhile, your troth holds good; But, till the King comes home from the Crusade You must not claim your bride. Collected Poems Volume Two And when they had drunken well, Their troths together they plight, That they would be with Robin That ilk same night. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse We find all sorts of ceremonies connected with the plighting of a troth which seems but little less important than the tying of the marriage knot itself. The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements What, surely, Mistress Fawkes—nay, by my troth, Mistress Fawkes it shall be no more, for 'tis too cold a title; therefore, Pretty Elinor—wouldst leave me, and thy errand but half done? The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts “I am sworn for my soul’s sake to the troth of a silken scarf and a mad woman somewhere in Mexico,” decided Don Ruy whimsically. The Flute of the Gods You and my Lady Marian shall return To Court with us, where your true bridal troth Shall be fulfilled with golden marriage bells. Collected Poems Volume Two Then came the time when Lady Frances declared boldly to her stepmother that she had pledged her troth to the Post Office clerk. Marion Fay He lifted her into his arms, and, together, they faced the white, desolate world all below them and plighted to each other their untried troth. The Shepherd of the North By my troth, we can seldom point with certainty in these days to one of our fellow creatures, and say truly, I know him to be good and free from treason. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts The joined hands, white and brown; the young, low voices, plighting their troth one to the other; then the trembling tones of the old priest alone in solemn Latin words, "Ego conjungo vos in matrimonium...." Angelot A Story of the First Empire His thoughts turn once more to the pleasaunce of Paisley Castle, he hears again the jingling of the horses’ bits as he pledges his troth to his bride. Graham of Claverhouse For to the woman he saw there, his troth had been solemnly plighted Ere he went to the war. Poems I cannot bring myself to form another union and break my troth.” The Chinese Fairy Book By my troth, thinkest thou I shall put myself to the inconvenience of consulting her inclination?—No, Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. By my troth, I know not, when I speak treason, when I do not. Shakespeare Jest-Books Reprints of the Early and Very Rare Jest-Books Supposed to Have Been Used by Shakespeare And, planning to wed her on his way back, he plighted to her his troth and went on. Japan "The most beautiful girl I have ever seen!" he cried, enthusiastically, all forgetful of the girl by his side, to whom his troth was plighted. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Faith and troth! at the last, On the table Grist placed The wine and the ducks—hot and smoking! The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme She is in troth," retorted Lisarda, "and so dutiful a daughter withal. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. O, I’m wretchedly perplex’d that I’m forc’d to go out a doors now; and troth, it goes sore against my mind; however, ’tis upon sure grounds. Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694) He stepped over benches three and four: “Give me thy troth I thee implore.” The Serpent Knight and other ballads Then shall they give their troth to each other in this manner. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy Thorsten and I have faithfully kept friendship's troth in steadfast union, so do ye, in weal or woe, wend together with Frithiof. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas To be sure, lady; and by my troth, it strikes me that the subject is well worthy the mortification it has caused us all. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Don Quixote wanted at once to go in quest of the knight and make him keep his troth, and Sancho added that his master was an admirable match-maker. The Story of Don Quixote She gave him her hand with an air so free: “Here take thy troth, I will go with thee.” The Serpent Knight and other ballads You're a broth of creature, In form and in feature,— It's myself that now tells you that same, And sure, by my troth, I'll not be very wroth. Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements Nay, speechless, each of you Can spare,—without unclasping plighted troth,— At least one hand to shake! Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning Aye in troth, I am devout," replied the duenna, "and yet I feel nowise inclined to be immured between four walls. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. But thou, O Troy, abide by troth, and well thy saviour save,160 If truth I bear thee, if great things for great I pay thee o'er! The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse "No, Ivanhoe," thought I, "thou hast not done wisely—beautiful as is the fair Rowena, to whom thy troth stands plighted—thou shouldst have won the peerless Rebecca for thy bride." Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 With our country in peril I might forgive for the while his broken troth—if that were all. The Traitors Sadly the youth With downward front, replied: 'My friend is dead; For me to gladden were to break a troth.' Legends of the Saxon Saints All these her Grace's wants I have driven off as long as I can, by my troth, but I can not any longer. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History Is this my solemn troth?—Yet thee, Evander, bides no sight Of craven beat with shameful wounds, nor for the saved from fight Shalt thou but long for dreadful death.—Woe's me, Ausonian land! The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse James Laidlaw and Diana Darling vowed, that, if they were spared, they would become man and wife; and that neither time, distance, nor circumstances, should dissolve their plighted troth. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI When Reginald asked me to drive in his car I knew what it meant for us both, For peril to love-making offers no bar, But fosters the plighting of troth. Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling I plighted my troth to Cyril because I loved him dearly, and nothing will change that love. Lover or Friend "I'm downright dizzy wi' the thought,— In troth I'm like to greet!" Penelope's Progress Being Such Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton As Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland Old is the troth in such a tale, but never dies its fame. The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse But just in that hour when joy bubbled like a little spring in her heart, there came the memory of the crippled boy, to whom years before in her childhood she had plighted her troth. A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character Within the hour they had plighted troth, regardless. The River Prophet Hear thou, Sir Thor, I tell thee plain, My faith and troth thou may’st obtain. Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad ‘Nay, by my troth,’ said Robin Hood, ‘So shall it never be: I make thee master,’ said Robin Hood, ‘Of all my men and me.’ Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series When I am dead send down this gift to me: No love betwixt the peoples twain, no troth for anything! The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse By my troth," said the other, answering him at last, "I have no leisure for talk with you, friend. Robin Hood By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady. My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. “My faith and troth I would plight to thee If I knew thou would’st be true to me.” Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad ‘Nay, by my troth,’ said Robin, ‘And then I beshrew my head, If I bring any pottës again, And any wife will them chepe.’ Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Come let them join in friendship now, and troth together plight! The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse They plight their troth with the plain gold rings that will be their wedding rings, and this stage of their union is celebrated with as much ceremony and merrymaking as the actual wedding. Home Life in Germany Ay, by my troth," said Will of Fauldshope, "the fat would be in the fire if we were to ride into Cumberland nowadays; but, Master, the Warden hath no right to interfere with lawful quarrels. Tales From Scottish Ballads She gave him her troth with her hand so fair, But what she did more there was none aware. Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad No, by my troth, I have no moral meaning: I meant plain Holy Thistle. The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare Refrain your wrath; the troth is struck; its laws in equal wise Are doomed; and 'tis for me alone the battle to endure. The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse But the ring with which her mother and grandmother plighted their troth was the ring with which they were wedded, and when Chamisso wrote Du Ring an meinem Finger he was not writing of diamonds. Home Life in Germany I have seen the English soldiers too, and, by my troth, the English soldiers have also seen me. Tales From Scottish Ballads Sir Thor to his faith was steady and true, And true to her troth was the lady too. Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad For instance, just now—an hour ago—I recollected something about a girl who would have it Rosalind in As You Like It said, 'By my troth I take thee for pity,' to Orlando. Somehow Good And afterward—troth! there’ll be a corner in her room for me the night, or Saint Michael’s a sinner; either way, ’tis all right.” Seven Miles to Arden You are a man, I know your falsity; I know that, like others, you too would be capable of breaking your plighted troth; but I did not know that so basely you could lie! Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 By my troth, but this thing shall never be. Tales From Scottish Ballads By my troth I am glad of it," exclaimed the Cavalier; "right glad am I that slumber seals not the craven's lids. The Buccaneer A Tale The afternoon together ended by Philip's putting his mother's engagement ring on Eva's hand for their plighted troth. A Man of Two Countries “Plain enough at last, by my troth!” cried he. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution I saw thee yesternight, And for an instant I was urged to plight My troth again; for in thy face I saw What seem'd a smile evoked for my delight. A Lover's Litanies "By my troth, thou art right," he said, slapping his thigh. Tales From Scottish Ballads If she sware by her troth, or faith, or any such thing, it may be doubtful, and might require a synod of the Rabbins to determine it. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford So did I, and by my troth there were seventy-seven. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers I detailed the whole course of my passion, from the hour of my dreamlike vision up to that when we had plighted our mutual troth. The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West O happy that night, When sunk on thy breast, Thy kisses fast falling, And drunken with love, My troth I did plight. Jewish Literature and Other Essays "By my troth, but thou art not frightened to speak, Sirrah," he cried. Tales From Scottish Ballads Or, having sworn too hard a keeping oath, Study to break it and not break my troth. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature "By my troth it may be so," said he. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1875 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad Over and over again we vowed eternal troth—over and over plighted our mutual faith, in fond, burning words—the eloquence of our heartfelt passion. The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West They knew each other's thoughts, one heart spoke to the other; they were both impressed with the supreme beauty of nature and filled with love, for that same evening they had plighted their troth. The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story I give thee my troth, and there is my right hand upon it. Tales From Scottish Ballads It was there in the palm-foliage that I plighted my troth to the patio.... Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation Should it be so, she would simply give him her word that she would never during his lifetime marry without his permission,—and then she would be true to her troth. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite I did therefore what an honest man should—restored the maiden her troth, and departed the country in the service of my king. The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 Reject not one who never failed his troth Of old and now is strong in his great oath. Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes "By my troth," cried Sir Michael angrily, "if this is the way thou wouldst answer my master's demands, I trow I can soon bring thee to a better frame of mind." Tales From Scottish Ballads Through the long night, wakeful and wretched, she brooded over the painful difference between the woman to whom Alden had plighted his troth and the beautiful stranger whom he saw every day. Master of the Vineyard She put both hands trustfully in his as she said, 'Yes, Mark,' and without any more words just then on either side, their troth was plighted. The Giant's Robe And till troth Be in both, All shall love to love anew. A History of Elizabethan Literature She stretched out her lily-white hand, And for to do her best: 'Have there your faith and troth, Willy, God send your soul good rest.' The Children's Garland from the Best Poets Nay, by my troth, but thou shalt get no alms from me. Tales From Scottish Ballads Now do thou hear, thou beauteous maid, Could I thy troth obtain, Then thou shouldst tread on silk outspread, And ne’er on the earth again. The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads “If Valborg has on him bestowed Her troth, to keep it is her duty; There’s many a maid in Norway broad, My son, of noble birth and beauty.” Axel Thordson and Fair Valborg a ballad They danced to the left, and they danced to the right, And her troth the fair damsel bestowed on the knight. Ulf Van Yern and Other Ballads Hence her present vices and misery in contrast with her early troth and safety. Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 But in good troth, Sweetheart, methinks there is nothing to fear. Tales From Scottish Ballads Pray to Heaven that a woman soon may keep her troth to him! The Wagnerian Romances Then to a niche proceeded both, Obeying thus the wish of heaven; They vowed an oath when they their troth Had once more to each other given. Axel Thordson and Fair Valborg a ballad Three persons are involved, one man and two women, one of whom has just pledged troth to the man. The Writing of the Short Story I remember the troth of thy youth, Thy love as a bride, Thy following Me through the desert, The land unsown. Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 "By my troth," he would reply, "but that were no easy matter, for thou art a royal Princess, and it befits not that such as thou shouldst play with children of less noble blood." Tales From Scottish Ballads Pray to Heaven that a woman soon may keep her troth to him! The Wagnerian Romances But gradually they are learning to compromise, to work in harmony, to sink merely personal views, to trust their own leaders, to keep troth in financially co-operative projects. Chapters in Rural Progress In troth, my lord, after the sun is up I cannot sleep; for I have a foolish stomach, That croaks for breakfast. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 To translate it but kindness or mercy, as is usually done, is wrong—troth is our nearest word. Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 The like of it hath not been seen since the day when Princess Jean and that Hynde Horn plighted their troth these seven years ago. Tales From Scottish Ballads "Here is my hand, and here, never to repent it, I plight my troth until death!" The Wagnerian Romances Thinking her to be the Devil, he renounces the lawyer's daughter and pledges his troth to Kate. A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs Your rights, dearest! your poor little rights, which you have gained by changing name, and plighting troth. Tom Brown at Oxford “But if thou to a wooer thy troth didst allot, The repose of two lovers destroy I will not.” The Brother Avenged and Other Ballads "Here pledge I my troth with thee," he cried recklessly, "and little care I where I am carried, so long as thou art beside me," and as he said this, he gave her a kiss. Tales From Scottish Ballads "It is ordained," she said, and thus their troth was plighted. Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends He broke off to hum:— “‘Now Johnnie, troth, ye werena blate, to come wi’ the news o’ your ain, And leave your men in sic a strait, so early in the morning.’ A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Shepherd, quoth she, dost thou want e’er a Wife, No by my troth I’m not weary of my Life, fa, la, la, &c. Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 5 of 6 My troth, but we wanted the Bread and Cheese and Swipes; for we had had neither Bite nor Sup since we left Aylesbury Gaol seven-and-twenty hours agone. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... Say ye so?" said Sir Patrick, startled in spite of his anger; "then, by my troth, we may prepare for a storm. Tales From Scottish Ballads Could one so fair and good be without heart, and indifferent to the unworthiness of him to whom she had given her troth? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847. For your proffered loan, I accept it with the best will in the world; and as to your offer of a hiding-place, troth! A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 In troth, sweet Robin, I cannot, He hath got me about the Middle; He’s lusty and strong, and hath laid me along, O Robin thou’st lost thy Fiddle. Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 5 of 6 Throughout the whole length and breadth of China memorial arches to widows who have been faithful to their troth till death are to be seen in almost every village. Life and sport in China Second Edition A good price," he repeated; "by my troth, 'twould need to be a very good price which would buy my good Diabolus from me. Tales From Scottish Ballads Thou knowest that even as a lass she had a sharp tongue o' her own—as keen as a holly leaf, by my troth. A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales In troth, Mr. Montagu, my interruption of your love-makings was not intentional.” A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 I will remain The loyal'st husband that did e'er plight troth * * * * Should we be taking leave As long a term as yet we have to live, The loathness to depart would grow—Adieu! Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical And I 'll be here, probably with a cold in my head as usual, and thereto I plight thee my troth!' Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir Neatly caught, thou thieving rogue," he said; "by my troth, neatly caught. Tales From Scottish Ballads By my troth," saith he, "an thy brows be not worthy o' a coronet, ne'er saw I any that merited to wear one. A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales She is now ready to come down and accept your troth, and give you hers. Linda Tressel |
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