From this, I augured that there was no imminent danger to be apprehended, and I stepped out more quickly in his wake.

There was no need to be afraid of the creature; the bars were strong, and there was little danger of its being able to move them.

The next day, not being in any immediate danger, the boon of mere life seemed less satisfying.

When this unfortunate quarrel began (1793) Canada was in grave danger of being attacked by both the French and the American republics.

But he is in constant danger.

The father died, and Borgia's life was for a time in extreme danger.]

When the probability of an Athenian invasion was first publicly discussed at Syracuse, and efforts were made by some of the wiser citizens to improve the state of the national defences and prepare for the impending danger, the rumors of coming war and the proposal for preparation were received by the mass of the Syracusans with scornful incredulity.

" "Oh, of course if there is the slightest danger, you and Marion will have to go to Madame Castle's to board," said her mother.

Indeed they constitute not only a hope and promise of deliverance to our modern world, but also a considerable danger.

"You and I are not children, and therefore we know that ordinary men are commanded rather by fear of what may happen to them than by being confronted with an actual danger.

Nothing but sudden danger will ever bring Pertinax up to the mark!

A delightful boyish illusion of entering on untrodden paths and facing unknown dangers thrilled through us.

But even then the external dangers made the governor-general's post a very trying one, especially when internal troubles were equally rife.

the Sepoys is the most formidable danger menacing our Indian empire."

It is allowed, that the house of Austria cannot fall without exposing all those who have hitherto been supported by its alliance, to the utmost danger; and I need not add, that they ought, therefore, to assist it with the utmost expedition, and the most vigorous measures.

I have no other intention in these remarks, than to show how men are betrayed into a concurrence in measures, of which, when the ardour of opposition has subsided, and the imaginary danger is past, they have very seldom failed to repent.

"We mustn't stay here talking when Mr. Stoddard may be in mortal danger.

It is not to be doubted but a confederacy of this kind must have been a great source of friendship and attachment; when men lived in perpetual danger from enemies, robbers, and oppressors, and received protection chiefly from their personal valour, and from the assistance of their friends or patrons.

They will not bring the things until the daylight chases away the hidden dangers of the jungle.

And so to-day an Italian Army fighting on the Isonzo Front fights in continual danger of having its line of communications cut by an Austrian offensive from the Trentino.

These are great incentives; not for any of these, but for the plain satisfaction of living, of being about their business in some sort or other, do the brave, serviceable men of every nation tread down the nettle danger, and pass flyingly over all the stumbling-blocks of prudence.

"What a cruel boy, to leave his family andandrun into such dreadful danger!"

They had for some time made uncommon preparations, at a vast expense, and had equipped a large fleet, without any apparent danger threatening them, or any avowed design of attacking their neighbours.

We were absent thirteen months on this voyage, exposing ourselves to awful dangers, and discovering a very large country of Asia and a great many islands, the largest part of them inhabited.

And you know, as well as myself, the double danger of some profligate outbreak, which always attends the miseries of a disappointed earthly passion.' 'True, very true.