amende honorable
Example Sentences
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This was positive proof, and the captain gave her back, saying this was a clear case of mistaken identity, and as he was honestly mistaken he would make the amende honorable.
From Octavia The Octoroon by Lee, J. F.
The consequence was an amende honorable to the young man, on whom—he having no idea whatever of its provoking cause—it produced the effect that might have been anticipated.
From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend
Why, he came down to Hedgerow House to look after certain books and papers, and ran over here to make his amende honorable in form.
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
In due time Douglas Jerrold, as in duty bound, made the amende honorable to the sex he had maligned.
From The History of "Punch" by Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry)
Come down, sole ally and accomplice of my heinous vanity, and plead for me, and make the amende honorable to this grim guardian of Miss Muriel’s peace!”
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
