devoirs

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"It is to be feared, madam, that such rumors are well founded, but the party who form the forlorn hope have their devoirs also."

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

Spiteful glances they cast toward Gabrielle, many a time and oft, when my Lord Treherne so pointedly paid his respectful devoirs; and there was as much pride and haughtiness in Gabrielle's heart as in theirs.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. by Various

I entered the large saloon in the wake of Count Saxe, made my devoirs to Mademoiselle Lecouvreur, and then retired against the wall, as the unimportant do.

From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot

I have another engagement this evening, but I could not deny myself the pleasure of paying my devoirs to you in passing.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

Most noble lady, Forgive me if at an unfitting time, Amid the soft devoirs of gallantry, I thus intrude unwilling; but I seek The Prince Asander.

From Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts by Morris, Lewis, Sir