compromised

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And he said to them: 'I promised this servant his freedom if he kept the orders which I gave him.

From Landmarks in the History of Early Christianity by Lake, Kirsopp

‘I promised mamma that I wouldn’t say one word to him, and I didn’t.’

From Wuthering Heights by Brontë, Emily

But Jenny, my dear,' said Riah, breaking off, 'I promised that you should pursue your questions, and I obstruct them.'

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

But I forget myself,' said the count, checking his enthusiasm; 'I promised to speak soberly.

From The Absentee by Edgeworth, Maria

They both sat silent for a while, looking into the square— Crinoline was at one window, and Macassar at the other: 'I must go now,' said he: 'I promised to be back at three.'

From The Three Clerks by Trollope, Anthony