do obeisance
Example Sentences
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"We have not come here to do obeisance to the lash nor to dance to Madame Pompadour's tune," said he.
From Time Magazine Archive
Men will not bow down to crowned power nor philosophic power nor esthetic power; but, in the presence of a great soul, filled with vigor of inspiration and glowing with love, man will do obeisance.
From The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service by Newell Dwight Hillis
"Salute that pure woman!" cried the tremulous voice of Achmed, "do obeisance to the wife of Halil Patrona, and cover thy face before her, for she is the true consort of her husband."
From Halil the Pedlar A Tale of Old Stambul by Mór Jókai
The Sheikh is carried in on his litter and with greatest difficulty descends to do obeisance to the Sultan.
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
But Ismenias, being commanded to do obeisance to the king, dropped his ring before him upon the ground, and so, stooping to take it up, made a show of doing him homage.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Arthur Hugh Clough
