Diabolus

Example Sentences

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Not Lord G——, when flogged by Lord B——, in the House,—not Mr. Cartlitch, of Astley’s Amphitheatre, in his most pathetic passages, could look more crestfallen, and howl more hideously, than Diabolus did now.

From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various

Diabolus addressed the assembly, putting them in hopes of recovering their prize.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

“Upon my honour, as a gentleman,” said Diabolus, bowing, and laying his hand upon his waistcoat.

From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various

Diabolus, like the bad genius in the fairy tale, survived for fresh mischief.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

Diabolus sobbed audibly, and Mrs. Gambouge sidled up to her husband’s side, and took him tenderly by the hand.

From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various