intrepidity

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The Master of the Castle, one Arbogad by Name, having been an Eye-Witness from his Window, of the Intrepidity and surprising Exploits of Zadig, took a Fancy to him.

From Zadig Or, The Book of Fate by Voltaire

But a Wit of your Intrepidity, I see, is above that vulgar Weakness.

From A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope by Cibber, Colley

The Zeal of the Seraphim breaks forth in a becoming Warmth of Sentiments and Expressions, as the Character which is given us of him denotes that generous Scorn and Intrepidity which attends Heroic Virtue.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

So soon as the Signal was made, we march'd up to the Breach with a decent Intrepidity, receiving all the Way we advanc'd the full Fire of the Cohorn Fort.

From Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton by Defoe, Daniel

As much Courage and Intrepidity as you please; but a virtuous Man will never display his Valour with Ostentation, where the Laws of God and Men forbid him to make Use of it.

From An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War by Mandeville, Bernard