When the swan was proffered to the lady it pleased her to receive the gift.
She took his advice when it was proffered, and regarded his wisdom as the wisdom of an oracle.
Jingle bowed respectfully, trembled very much as he took Mr. Pickwick's proffered hand, and withdrew.
He professed excessive astonishment, of course, but congratulated me most cordially, and proffered every assistance in his power.
Even such became I at those proffered words; But shame in me his menaces produced, Which maketh servant strong before good master.
And as for her, I dare say she is peerless above all other ladies, and also I proffered her never no dishonour; and by her I have gotten the most part of my worship.
In the meantime they were advancing toward the square, and the moment the coadjutor and the curate put their feet on the first church step the mendicant arose and proffered his brush.
"I have been hoarding a few cigarettes and if it won't attract those bouncers out there I would like to have one last smoke before I cash in. Will you join me?" and he proffered the ape-man a cigarette.
His papers were in a little confusion, in consequence of Mr. Jack Maldon having lately proffered his occasional services as an amanuensis, and not being accustomed to that occupation; but we should soon put right what was amiss, and go on swimmingly.