under stress

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At length eleven o'clock arrived, and found Val, Phil, our old friend Darby, who had not yet entered upon the duties of his office, together with one or two other understrappers, all ready for business.

From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William

Many a conspiracy has had its followers and understrappers in the Leicester square region; but the great conspirators do not live there any more.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin

“P-put him out,” stuttered Kyle Perry, and his clerks and understrappers joined the clamor.

From In the Heart of a Fool by White, William Allen

I'm going to believe that you don't know what your understrappers have done to me.

From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Day, Holman

There was no use in wasting on these understrappers the fine speeches and the courtesy she had been learning for the king's benefit.

From Superwomen by Terhune, Albert Payson