10 Metaphors for errand

But how to proceed on so blind an errand was the question.

" "This errand can be no matter of a moment, like that of being sure of wine of the quality thou namest; or, if it be, thou canst first dispatch thy master's business, and then to the port, in quest of Stefano.

"Believe it not; my errand in Venice is no secret.

" "What fool's errand is this, old man?" asked the Doctor, sternly.

I have no curios to dispose of; my uncle's cabinet is bare to the wainscot; even were it still intact, I have done well on the Stock Exchange, and should more likely add to it than otherwise, and my errand to-day is simplicity itself.

I then detected that he had something important to tell, and that his errand was a source of gratification to him.

Cecil's errand was a council about the bazaar; and driving round by Sirenwood, Lady Tyrrell became her companion in the carriage.

" He wanted to say that "no errand of hers could be a trouble to him," but the words stuck in his throat, or she would hardly have proceeded so graciously.

Let thy errand in port be what it may, thou art in good season to witness the regatta which will be given by the state itself to-morrow.

My errand is of peace: A dying father's blessing and lost prayers For his misguided son.

10 Metaphors for  errand