See a variety of instances collected by Mr Todd in his Dictionary, but none of them have it "with a trice," as in this place.

As it may be the first time that English readers hear of John Todd as Doctor Todd, and as there is an impression that our American friends bestow their literary honours too freely and indiscriminately,which, indeed, is true in reference to some scores of institutions,nothing being easier than to obtain a D.D.,I would just observe that this applies not to the New England Colleges.

Todd at once made the court proceed to business.

It was originally built in 1844 by Mr. John Todd of this town.

But by way of amends for the rigours of the training, Willie would take Mr. Todd after the practice hour for a spin around the park.

To a red-haired boy he called, "Willie, drive Mr. Todd out for a lesson.

Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.