He had entered the lists, stript to the skin, and the thermometer stood very low that evening.

His attempts were continued, however, with considerable resolution for half an hour longer, when he reluctantly gave in.

He had found no difficulty in slipping through the noose when it was formed by his countrymen; but, in the present instance, the knot was tied by Governor Williams, who is an expert sailor.

After this unsuccessful exhibition his credit sunk amazingly, and he took the earliest opportunity of sneaking away from the fort.
About two years ago a conjurer paid more dearly for his temerity.

In a quarrel with an Indian he threw out some obscure threats of vengeance which passed unnoticed at the time, but were afterwards remembered.