| 单词 | French leave |
| 例句 | On Friday hundreds of people, many waving Russian flags, marched toward France’s military base demanding the French leave. Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z On Friday hundreds of people marched toward France’s military base demanding the French leave while waving Russian flags. Niger’s junta gains upper hand over regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Siaka Coulibaly, an analyst with Burkina Faso’s Center for Public Policy Monitoring by Citizens, warned of a “severe degradation of security” if the French leave, because African armies aren’t ready to fill the void. France seeks strategy change to reduce troops in West Africa 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z My efforts at French leave me at once inert and exhausted, as though I’ve been dog-paddling in a pool of standing water. Love in Translation 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z The Islamist insurgents attacked the northern city of Timbuktu for the second time in a fortnight last week, promising to "open the gates of hell," when the French leave. French minister visits Mali amid doubts over withdrawal 2013-04-05T14:41:01Z "The French leave the job market too early," Gallois told a recent meeting with foreign media. Analysis: Older French face slow squeeze in pension reform 2013-03-05T17:12:17Z Persuade her to borrow the old pony of her master’s, from the pasture on the Woodbridge road, or to take it with French leave. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z If you are obliged to leave a large company at an early hour, take French leave. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z Being at present empty, and to let, Sam thought he could do no better than take French leave to make use of it. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z French leave, to depart without notice or permission, to disappear suspiciously. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z The real reason my wife took French leave, as you've just read in her touching little farewell, is that she couldn't endure life with a poor man. Loaded Dice 2012-01-04T03:00:36.343Z We must take it with French leave, or let it alone.” The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z She had been sent on an errand from Sisterhood House to the nearest village, and rather than return had simply—as she expressed it—"taken French leave." Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z He knew that the lengthy scout suspected Zack might be thinking of taking French leave while they slept, and perhaps help himself to some of their stores in the bargain. Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts 2011-12-17T03:00:14.840Z Has every one taken French leave, and am I alone in the house? A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z "Papa," said Miss Montague, "let us all take French leave as soon as the oysters and chicken salad have gone round." Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Several broke guard and escaped, taking French leave, returning before the regiment left for the front. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z It spoils the discipline of a crew if a captain takes French leave for himself, and keeps his men dancing attendance upon him, and yet rates them when one of them similarly delays the practice. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Speaking of deserters, I noticed three sets of finger-prints on our bulletin board which means that three men have taken French leave and they have prices on their heads, already. Conscript 2989 Experiences of a Drafted Man 2011-07-26T02:00:15.197Z Harvie had told me that "big meetin'" was going on and his aunt was quite concerned about her servants, as they had a way of taking French leave at "big meetin'" time. A House Party with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:20.543Z Therefore, having paid her parting compliments to Mrs. Potts and the Montagues, she walked all round the room, curtsying to every body and shaking hands, and telling them she had come to take French leave. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Consequently a vigilant watch was kept by the officers of ships, lest any of the crew should take French leave, although getting ashore was difficult. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z "Better stake the animals down, for the first two or three nights, so they won't take French leave," advised the guide. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z He was very kind, very; but it was a terrible life; rough company, squabbling and shooting, no home, no rest, always taking French leave! The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z I'm afraid to let you out of the room, lest you may remember some late business at camp and take French leave. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z I was sorry, afterwards, that I did not stay down stairs to the last, to see if all the company took French leave like me. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Lever's own statement to Canon Hayman was that Dublin people were telling one another he was about to take "French leave." Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z "Do you think that it would be morally wrong for Mr. Pate to take French leave?" The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z Carleton's force retired in confusion, and when McLean's Canadians got news of the disaster they took French leave of him, and he with his Scotchmen retired in haste to Quebec. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z Franky took a French leave of the company and rushed down the street after the boy who had left them at the door. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z Was I not expected to take French leave on the first favourable opportunity? Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z “It’s my opinion that missus has taken French leave, and she’s going to steal a march on them both.” The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z Many persons on board had never been back to Louisville since they took French leave of the same place; whilst others had numerous friends and relations whom they greatly desired to see. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z "Oh, I perceive," said he; "they're afraid you have taken French leave of them at Cro' Martin, and she has driven into town to carry you back again." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z French leave is preferable to a formal leave-taking upon such occasions. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z Any possibility of our friends taking French leave during the night was thus precluded. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z He has taken French leave within the last two hours. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z In England, they "take French leave"; but in France we "take English leave," and we are quits. English Pharisees and French Crocodiles and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters 2010-12-20T17:12:04.833Z "Then, maybe, he's not coming back,—taken French leave, as they call it, eh, Joan?" The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z But a gloomy uneasiness which I had brought with me, would not yield to the good wine and tolerable humor which seasoned the bacchanal; so I seized a favorable moment and took French leave. A Divided Heart and Other Stories They took French leave and went out on to the warren. The School by the Sea To be sure, we ought to remember that she has a fancy for taking French leave of pleasant company. The Children of the World Yes, senhor, taking French leave, as you would call it. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) For when he called his carriage up, The French came up likewise; And so he took French leave at once And left to them the prize. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude I should probably strangle my attendants and take French leave through a window. Shadows of Flames A Novel It was the day after this loss that Jicksy took "French leave"; he had "killed two birds with one stone," Bayberry people said. Harper's Round Table, September 24, 1895 He had been very vexed over the French leave taken by his retainer, as we have seen. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt The point of which satire was that the fellow had taken French leave since the night before. In the Whirl of the Rising I afterwards spoke of this to Dr. Howe, who said, "That is Sumner's idea of taking French leave." Reminiscences, 1819-1899 "Your accomplished friend has taken French leave of you, Madame, and was in such a hurry to go that he wouldn't wait for another turn of the cards." The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Upon the orderly's return he reported that the two men had taken "French leave" of their company several days before this time. The Story of General Pershing His first impulse was to escape; but presently he changed his mind, for it seemed to him more than a little rude to take French leave. Their Son; The Necklace "You mean to say you took French leave of the Seminary?" Eyes Like the Sea Whereupon our dear eldest said, "Why, mamma, Mr. Sumner's way of taking French leave is as if the elephant should undertake to walk incognito down Broadway." Reminiscences, 1819-1899 I have too many contracts on my hands now to be able to take any such French leave as that.” The Fate of Felix Brand Anyhow, he has taken French leave to do as he pleases, and the result is very satisfactory. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, April 5, 1890 But we beat him to it, Pete, when we took French leave. The Vagrant Duke I expect he has taken French leave with my horses.” The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana The enemy had taken "French leave," and so our men returned and our division bivouacked here for the night. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 When, however, the situation becomes intolerable to the wife, she takes French leave, and goes home to her parents. India, Its Life and Thought He was evidently taking "French leave," going out in the middle of the night to "jump" his hotel bill. Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles The second day we reached Fort Royale Bay, Martinique, in admirable order, and took French leave to let go our anchors out of range of the enemy’s shells. A Sailor of King George In taking French leave, I feel that it is due you to inform you who your prisoner really is. Penny of Top Hill Trail I confess I felt somewhat chagrined that the Monsieur had thus suddenly taken “French leave” without imparting to me the “grand secret” by which he was to double the sales of his pencils. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages I then went back to my horse—or; to where I left him; but he had given me the French leave—I had tied him;—as Cow-punchers say—"To the ground." Black Beaver The Trapper No, missus; I just took French leave and come away when it suited me. Littlebourne Lock The robbery of Florestein was being committed with the usual success of brilliancy, and the gipsies were taking French leave, when the figure of a woman enters, drops her cloak, and—Roger sees no more. Six Girls A Home Story Because you feared your prisoner might 123 be taking French leave? Penny of Top Hill Trail "A dozen men can surround the house, to prevent the colonel and his wife from taking French leave." An Undivided Union The tar who attempts to take French leave will have a severe swim for it; perchance get a shot sent after, that may send him to the bottom of the sea. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea "It is really quite fortunate that we met you here, because I think when you've seen the report you will feel justified in giving us formal leave instead of French leave." The World Peril of 1910 “Never mind: there’s the boat; we must take French leave;” and Walter, springing down, hastily unmoored it. St. Winifred's, or The World of School If we go with the rest of the fellows, we intend to take French leave of them as soon as we find an opportunity to do so. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany He had taken "French leave" of the manager, and had cheated him out of the tights which enveloped his body from neck to heels. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise “If he will not let us go willingly, I propose that we take French leave, as Leo would say, and I do not think he will attempt to stop us by force.” In the Wilds of Africa I am advised to keep an eye on him while we remain in harbour, lest he should take French leave, and forget to return on board.” The Heir of Kilfinnan A Tale of the Shore and Ocean "There'll be plenty of boats sneaking around, and plenty of sailors taking French leave for the mines," continued the long-nosed man. Gold Seekers of '49 He vowed that leave he would have, though it might be French leave. The Rival Crusoes “I’m determined to take French leave, and you’re not the man I think you, if you try to stop me.” The Two Shipmates The gaming tables at Frascati’s and the Palais Royal finished my consumptive purse; and, leaving an empty trunk as a recompense for my landlord, I took “French leave” one fine morning, and hastened to sea. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver But I was not sorry Fleming had taken French leave. The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure He wondered if the long-nosed man's party were taking their "French leave." Gold Seekers of '49 Well, with so many holiday keepers, Oscar dared to join hands, and to take French leave, as he called it, in plotting and planning an expedition to the Tor without asking permission of his uncle. The Heiress of Wyvern Court My father has one of the largest businesses in Alexandria, and as soon as the French leave Egypt I shall go back there. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt So far as the Mounted Police were concerned, there were not many desertions, but there was probably more relief than otherwise when some unworthy man took French leave and escaped. Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police Wind blew the round-top down, upset some of the cages, and made such a big panic that all the live stock that could get a move on took French leave. Chums of the Camp Fire "Well, we will let him sleep, but all the same I shall keep an eye upon him to see that he does not take French leave during the night!" Patsy “In that case we must take French leave of him.” The Gorilla Hunters Many of the fine-looking vessels you see in the harbour have lain helplessly there for months, the crews having taken French leave, and gone off to the diggings.” The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West Why not cut your cable and take French leave o’ them? The Coral Island At the sight of the king, Vanslyperken’s confidence was again taking French leave. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend If he doesn’t, why, I’d advise you to take French leave and slip into my wherry as soon as it’s dark. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor You take French leave, and come to warn me. To The West “Depend on it, he’ll take French leave whenever it suits his convenience.” Twice Lost At last we were obliged to leave his majesty, determined notwithstanding, as Tom advised, to take French leave, and go on the first opportunity. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa “Sure, your honour, a military life disagreed intirely wid me health, and I thought it best to take French leave, to save me comrades the trouble of burying me,” answered Barney. In the Rocky Mountains My father did not much fancy my giving up his business; and indeed I had to take French leave at last, and then write and ask his forgiveness. The Gilpins and their Fortunes A Story of Early Days in Australia Tom, instead of trying to show that he really was in earnest, took French leave one fine morning, and found his way to Portsmouth, without being traced. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure I’ve made up my mind, when I want to marry, if I cannot get the old one’s consent, to take French leave, and settle the matter in an offhand way. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea “But—” “Eh?” said Captain Belton, raising his eyebrows; “he has taken French leave and gone?” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea Probably now, that he had grown to a more mature age, the spirit of the wild life possessed him, and he had taken French leave at the first opportunity. The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island The hungry man had possibly walked over to say something else to Smithy, and found that the prisoner had taken "French leave." The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol “I hope there will be none there at this hour, though they will come down fast enough in the morning from the chateau, when they find we have taken French leave,” said Jack. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure A fairly large number of the men were given leave, and an equally large number took French leave. On the Fringe of the Great Fight In a few seconds I got him on his legs again, and found my friend Cambronne had taken French leave in the direction from which he came. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes But after all, if we're in for trouble, I don't know that it isn't as well those cowards have taken French leave. The Golden Silence He spoke English picked up about the agencies; had influential friends and, in some clandestine way, received occasional supplies of money that enabled him to take French leave when he felt like it. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier Several times after this we took "French leave" and went up to London, and then we had our work cut out dodging the military police. Into the Jaws of Death French leave was better than a sheriff's hospitality. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett With Emile Laserre, his jolly Creole friend from Louisiana, he slipped down to Bennie Haven's on a frolic—taking French leave, of course. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis As soon as they were paid several months' back salary, some of them took "French leave," went on a spree, and did not come back until they were penniless. With Our Soldiers in France Farewells were left unspoken, and "French leave" taken in good earnest, as our friends made a short cut through the garden of Bischoff, the trainmaster, who lives opposite us. The Story of a Summer Or, Journal Leaves from Chappaqua We arranged to meet at the exhibition ground and, taking French leave of the office, I hastened to the camp where the recruiting was going on, picking up Burt on the way. S.O.S. Stand to! It is whispered that he intends to take French leave to-morrow. Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams Sixth President of the Unied States I suppose it was French leave that ye took, as ye say you’re a stowaway? We and the World, Part II A Book for Boys They took French leave, like birds scattered by a sudden storm. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales One of these whims seized the young lady in the very height of a brilliantly successful engagement, and one day she took French leave without a word of warning. Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens The little host or hostess should stand where they can make their adieus, for it is no longer proper to "take French leave" on any occasion except "a crush." Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada I had Ashton removed to my house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of me. Tempest and Sunshine So I at once took French leave from my office, bagged the photograph and rushed out on my bicycle. Indian Ghost Stories Second Edition Mr. Tudor looked decidedly amused when I told him Jill had taken French leave. Uncle Max One day--I was younger than you-I took French leave and a crown piece and trudged to London. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow On going, however, to call him from the barn, they discovered that he had decamped; and on looking after the "slip," it was found that both had taken French leave of the Englishman. Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Don't you know I was obliged to fly?—to take French leave, I assure you. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One "She no dare; I am of Malta; also, I shall see her, this proud mistress, no more," which doubtless means that she intends taking French leave as soon as the Americans have gone. Miss Caprice If they were prevented, they would either take French leave, or hate all their relations? and if they married they would not be happy, he was sure. Gladys, the Reaper On the whole, the cordial warming him, Master Dicky had a mind to take French leave. Lady Good-for-Nothing The theme was the individual who, after forgery and embezzlement, had taken French leave, quitting a post of trust and credit for regions where he hoped to enjoy his ill-gotten gains in peace and quietness. Lewis Rand I heard the musical box playing away, and so I took French leave. Hocken and Hunken It was impossible to say what had become of him: he had a reputation for steadiness, and it seemed unlikely that he had taken French leave. Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885 He referred to the many threats of "French leave" made by certain members of the crew—threats which did not materialize except in a very few cases. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" But you are too fond of taking French leave with other people's property. The Rocks of Valpre Their French leave is up, and they're on sail or return. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 29, 1891 One of our natives took French leave immediately after getting to camp; the other tried hard also but was too closely watched. McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia O'Brien receives his commission as lieutenant, and then we take French leave of Givet. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Once we break up the Ranger camp the boys will take French leave mighty quick. The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits My ankle felt a lot better, and I took French leave, as it were. The Khaki Boys over the Top Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam Some trouble had occurred between the foreman and his men the day before, and that morning several of the latter had taken French leave. A Texas Matchmaker The native visitor, under pretence of going to bring a net from the opposite side of the lake, took French leave. McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia I took French leave the other day, and went to the French Gallery, expecting to see sketches in French chalk, or studies in French grey. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 22, 1890 At the sight of the king, Vanslyperken's confidence was again taking French leave. Snarleyyow An investigation followed, and my brother took French leave of the country. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes "Aye, he took French leave, the b--y sans culotte" returned the captain, putting himself in a better humor with his own pun. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet It was a mystery baffling any attempt at explanation, for there were no ships in the roadstead, and hence it was impossible for the pair to have taken French leave. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories This alarmed the governor of Virginia, who sent Washington to bid the French leave the Allegheny valley. A School History of the United States I must ask you to excuse me and my lack of ceremony if I bid you good morning, and take French leave. Virgie's Inheritance She only knew that he had left college for some reason or other and had taken French leave for the Canadian training camp. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth Why not cut your cable and take French leave o’ them? The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean No," said the man, "that was not it; he thought you had taken French leave, for parts unknown. Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom; or, the escape of William and Ellen Craft from slavery Look at him—in such hot haste to get married that he took French leave and rushed down to implore the silly girl on his knees! The Age of Innocence "He made himself disagreeable, and, not being able to have his own way, he took French leave." Driven from Home, or Carl Crawford's Experience Then his mind reverting to another thought, he could not help smiling at the surprise and anger of Mr. Mudge, when he should find that his assistant had taken French leave. Paul Prescott's Charge Ho!" cried Roger, with a gulp of relief, "it is only the French dancing-master taking French leave of poor cousin Hugh! The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages It's just this, Jenkins, that if you don't come back speedily, I shall take French leave, and be off some fine morning. The Channings I well knew that Captain Riga would not trouble himself much, if I did take French leave of him. Redburn. His First Voyage They're repainting the house next door, so I took French leave and borrowed the tall ladder. Monitress Merle "But the next man that takes French leave had better look somewhere else for a job, for by the great horn spoon, he's no man of mine." Blindfolded Usually when a debtor thus eclipses himself the official expects to learn he is a defaulter and has "taken French leave," as was said on the border. The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form Why not cut your cable and take French leave o' them? The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean After securing a free passage and provision gratis, when the ship anchored, he at once took French leave. The Land of Midian — Volume 1 The herons, meanwhile, had taken French leave, but the smaller birds were less suspicious; I watched them at my leisure, and left them still feeding. A Florida Sketch-Book Suppose he lay low for a day or two, took French leave, and went. The Lost Naval Papers "Well, I am greasing to the extent that I won't imperil my chances of keeping in the service by taking any French leave," Darrin replied steadily. Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen He vowed to Frances that he also would take French leave and bitterly denounced Win for absconding, declaring it a "put up job." The Spanish Chest I told them I was a reb on French leave, and on my way to visit my friends, who lived on the opposite side of the river. Frank on the Lower Mississippi Fitness for sea, combined with readiness to slip at short notice, was more essential than mere cubic capacity, since transhipment was thus avoided and the pressed man deprived of another chance of taking French leave. The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore "If I owned up to a single scrap of information, if I were hauled into any court proceedings, my secret patrons would take French leave forever!" The Midnight Passenger : a novel The scamp took French leave, and if ye want him ye must search your own army. Janice Meredith The bookkeeper readily promised to do this, not having the slightest suspicion that the distinguished professor was about to take French leave. The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way To take French leave; to go off without taking leave of the company: a saying frequently applied to persons who have run away from their creditors. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Few shipowners were so foolhardy as to incur the risk of being thus hit in the pocket by the sailor's well-known predilection for French leave when in danger of the press. The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore Took French leave with a quarter of a million. The Midnight Passenger : a novel Many of the guests retired without bidding farewell to their host; he liked them to feel at their ease, to take "French leave" whenever so disposed—to depart "A L'ANGLAISE," as the French say. South Wind He was not sure but that Henry, if he had a supply of money in his pockets, would reconsider his promise to go home and take French leave. The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way We are hunting a thief who took French leave by my fire-escape. The Firefly of France So the upshot was, that for very cowardice she preferred stealing the match and taking French leave. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife The last of the deserters, a reputed thief, took French leave of us here. A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 Lieutenant Lascelles, on leave from his regiment in India, had taken French leave. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields More emptiness greeted me; the four men had plainly taken French leave in their gray car. The Firefly of France |
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