over-firmness

Updated: May 5, 2025

"Moreover, if she turn out like the spiteful Trautbach folk," said Maximilian, rather wickedly, "plenty of holes can be picked in a baby-wedding. No fear of its over-firmness. I never saw one come to good; only he must keep firm hold on the lands."

Charlotte Mary Yonge - The Dove in the Eagle's Nest