go in quest of
Example Sentences
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Their instructions were to fight, if fight they must, to avoid fighting wherever possible, and in no case to go in quest of adventure.
From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert
Smith next embarked in a shallop to go in quest of supplies.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
He could see an illuminated clock down the street, and he resolved that when the hand reached the hour he would defy Adrian's order and go in quest of him.
From The Game and the Candle by Ingram, Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie)
Besides, Thomas had no time except on Sundays to go in quest of his enemy, and on Sundays the Captain was usually at the Vicarage.
From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone
Here they drink Tea, or play a Game at Ombre, or Quadrille, and afterwards go in quest of a Supper.
