2 Verbs to Use for the Word sue

If this direction be neglected, could not the party next benefited sue for it on that ground, and with success?

And though I myself have received a mortal affront from your wife's mother, Lady Lake; though she has poured forth all the malice of which she is capable upon my devoted head; yet I would rather forgive herrather sue for pity from her than go the fearful length you propose.

2 Verbs to Use for the Word  sue