1 "And very princely," added Chateau-Renaud.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 40. The Breakfast. 2 Meanwhile, Mr. Waldengarver, in a frightful perspiration, was trying to get himself out of his princely sables.
3 "It is a princely offer," said Holmes.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL 4 But granted even that, it is, to my mind, a princely failing, and one that I trust will long be cultivated among us.
5 In Switzerland, this heir to the richest princely domains in France had sold an old horse in order to obtain bread.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER III—LOUIS PHILIPPE 6 For princely Alcides the avenger came glorious in the spoils of triple Geryon slain; this way the Conqueror drove the huge bulls, and his oxen filled the river valley.
7 In fact, even a bowing acquaintance with a prince or a lord counts, in his eyes, for more than do the most intimate of relations with ordinary folk.
8 I must put in an appearance there, said the prince.
9 I think," said the prince with a smile, "that if you had been sent instead of our dear Wintzingerode you would have captured the King of Prussia's consent by assault.
10 "I shall be delighted to meet them," said the prince.
11 The prince was silent and looked indifferent.
12 The prince bowed to signify his respect and gratitude.
13 The prince answered nothing, but she looked at him significantly, awaiting a reply.
14 "Listen, dear Annette," said the prince, suddenly taking Anna Pavlovna's hand and for some reason drawing it downwards.
15 But as soon as the prince had gone her face resumed its former cold, artificial expression.