mischievous trick

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Amphillis, in answer, for Perrote was unable to speak, told the story of Agatha’s mischievous trick.

From The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century by Rainey, W. (William)

To climb a wall, to break a branch, to purloin apples, is a mischievous trick in a child; for a man it is a misdemeanor; for a convict it is a crime.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

He left the animal to roam at liberty about the halls and gardens, where it was for ever at some mischievous trick or another.

From The Well of Saint Clare by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)

And they said, "Wait a little, we will pay you out," and took counsel together to play him some mischievous trick.

From Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm by Crane, Lucy

But one day, I must tell you, a large hawk played the lad a very mischievous trick.

From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Stables, Gordon