go in quest of
Example Sentences
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But though elephant hunting had to be declined, John was never loth to go in quest of smaller game when the larder required it.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
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)
He needed powder and balls; he proposed to go in quest of them to-morrow also.
From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente
Instead of this, I was forced to go in quest of the yew-bough, and to keep the wind and weather out of the owl's cave.
From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various
He remained some days in his sister-in-law’s house, at the end of which he said to her, “This lad and I will go in quest of the golden flowers, prepare food for our journey.”
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
