devoirs

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I entered the large saloon in the wake of Count Saxe, made my devoirs to Mademoiselle Lecouvreur, and then retired against the wall, as the unimportant do.

From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot

De Troyes now seldom left his cabin; and when, in the way of duty, I made my devoirs, and he asked after the men, I made shift to hide the truth.

From Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier by Severance, Frank H.

Yes, he came; he will remain in Regis to-night, and when less fatigued will pay his devoirs to Mrs. Brand.

From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie

So she rose and the three men came to make their adieux and pay their compliments and devoirs.

From The Slayer Of souls by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

Most noble lady, Forgive me if at an unfitting time, Amid the soft devoirs of gallantry, I thus intrude unwilling; but I seek The Prince Asander.

From Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts by Morris, Lewis, Sir