Tabus, however, persisted in her refusal, until Ledscha again called her " grandmother," and entreated her, by the heads of the three beloved ones whom she expected, to fulfil her desire. "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers" by Georg Ebers

What reason could she give for her refusal which Garth would ever take as final? "The Rosary" by Florence L. Barclay

He interested both Sir George and myself in the highest degree: should you ever wish to part with him, I hope you will give me the refusal of his services. "The Bible in Spain" by George Borrow