Boeuf
[bəuf]
Examples
- Seest thou, Isaac, said Front-de-Boeuf, the range of iron bars above the glowing charcoal? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- And as he strode on his way before the supposed friar, Front-de-Boeuf thus schooled him in the part which he desired he should act. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Both Knights broke their lances fairly, but Front-de-Boeuf, who lost a stirrup in the encounter, was adjudged to have the disadvantage. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Neither, said Front-de-Boeuf, belong to this Saxon's company. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- In the name of Saint Bennet, the prince of these bull-beggars, said Front-de-Boeuf, have we a real monk this time, or another impostor? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I expect little aid from their hand, said Front-de-Boeuf, unless we were to hurl them from the battlements on the heads of the villains. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Here, replied Front-de-Boeuf, here it must be delivered--weighed it must be--weighed and told down on this very dungeon floor. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Think, therefore, of an offer, while I examine a prisoner of another caSt. Were many of Front-de-Boeuf's men taken? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I am thine evil angel, Reginald Front-de-Boeuf, replied the voice. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Ay, Reginald Front-de-Boeuf, answered she, it is Ulrica! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I am reasonable, answered Front-de-Boeuf, and if silver be scant, I refuse not gold. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- He is a bar betwixt Front-de-Boeuf and that which Front-de-Boeuf loves better than either ambition or beauty. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- That large decayed oak, he said, marks the boundaries over which Front-de-Boeuf claims authority--we are long since far from those of Malvoisin. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- How now, Sir Friar, replied Front-de-Boeuf, thy speech, methinks, smacks of a Saxon tongue? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- If thou meanest yonder Saxon churls, said Front-de-Boeuf, their ransom will depend upon other terms than thine. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Editor: Stanton