ask for the hand of
Example Sentences
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He could not bring himself to reply that he had come to ask for the hand of Stepan's sister-in-law Kitty, though that was really his errand.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur
"And he will not tell his name," said they, "but says he hears that all are bidden to ask for the hand of Princess Fiorimonde, and he too would try his good fortune."
From The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories by Morgan, Mary de
What had happened in Estrada-Rosa's house, when the Indian went to ask for the hand of the se�orita?
From The Grandee by Palacio Valdés, Armando
‘My son has sent me to ask for the hand of the princess,’ said she.
From The Orange Fairy Book by Various
I have come here to ask for the hand of your daughter.
From Modern Icelandic Plays Eyvind of the Hills; The Hraun Farm by Schanche, Henninge Krohn
