successful stroke

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The people were carried away with a fanatic zeal at the successful stroke of the Maid.

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

To Count Louis of Nassau the credit of this bold and successful stroke was due.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn

At Egon's first successful stroke Albrecht muttered something about "luck" and "beginners," but when the course of the game did but further reveal the Candidate's skill and brilliant play, the Lieutenant grew furious.

From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph

He would have to enjoy the thought of his successful stroke by himself, then, and he pressed his fists against his mouth and hopped about on one leg with joy.

From Absolution by Viebig, Clara

He was convicted at the next sessions, and sentenced to seven years' transportation; and the "celebrated" firm of Flint and Sharp, derived considerable lustre, and more profit, from this successful stroke of professional dexterity.

From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Warren, Samuel