go in quest of
Example Sentences
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The first thing after getting dressed was not to call my servant, as you might suppose, but to go in quest of letters.
From James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports by Gilmour, James
But though elephant hunting had to be declined, John was never loth to go in quest of smaller game when the larder required it.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
Before leaving to go in quest of crabs, he had ascertained that it had about six inches of water in the hold.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
At seven o’clock he put on his cap and started to lock up to go in quest of his missing comrade.
From The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
I wished Government would fit out an expedition to go in quest of him.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
