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Roy Williams
@dustcube
‘Check the statute book, Professor. The Coroners and Justice Act 2009.’ ‘Refresh my memory.’ ‘Clearly prohibits any monetary gain by the description of a crime. Little thing called an “exploitative proceeds order”. Mainly ex-cons looking to cash in. But it comes in handy for us spooks now and then.’
Matthew Richardson • The Scarlet Papers: The Times Thriller of the Year 2023
THEO METCALFE SOON proved himself one of the most enthusiastic bounty hunters and hangmen. His desire for revenge seems to have continually grown ever since he reached the British camp at the end of his wanderings; and by October he even went so far as to erect a gallows in Metcalfe House.
William Dalrymple • The Last Mughal
proved himself in all respects a worthy minister at the sacred altar of friendship.’
Charles Dickens • David Copperfield
it referred to what the piece defined as tastelessness marked by "a contrast of luxury and squalor."$9
Harvey R. Neptune • Caliban and the Yankees: Trinidad and the United States Occupation
To the directors of the London Company they were ‘Peter Floris’ and ‘Lucas Antheuniss’ and their offer was in the nature of a rather intriguing proposal.
John Keay • The Honourable Company: History of the English East India Company
David Rood
@davidrood