disoblige

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This made them laugh, and then they questioned me about Saint James, and the troops there, and the captain-general; and not to disoblige them, I told them all I knew, and much more. 

From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

Then I must leave your Realm, and bid Adieu, In spite of your fond Passion, or my own; For I can never disoblige my Father, Though by it I were sure to gain an Empire.

From Ponteach The Savages of America by Moses, Montrose Jonas

It was consolatory, nevertheless, to her feelings, that Ireton, hitherto her defamer, should acquiesce in this offer, which, at least, not to disoblige Mrs Maple, she would accept for the moment.

From The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

General Clavering, in particular, was supported by a large parliamentary connection, such as no cabinet could be inclined to disoblige.

From Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

"I am sorry to disoblige you, Mrs. Ross, but it would be unjust," said Mr. Mead.

From The Tin Box and What it Contained by Alger, Horatio