sacr-r-r-e

Updated: May 19, 2025

"Sacre!" said Raoul; "if they had only allowed us a couple of days, our friends would have opened these doors for us. Sacr-r-r-e!" This last exclamation was uttered in a shriek. Simultaneously a heavy object burst through the roof, tearing the bricks and plaster, and falling with the ring of iron on the floor. Then followed a deafening crash.

Mayne Reid - The Rifle Rangers

"Pe Gar!" cried the Frenchman, Le Gros, "it be von great big drown von grand splash in ze vater Sacr-r-r-e!" I cannot describe the feelings I had in listening to this conversation. These men were actually serious, and yet jesting. It is almost too horrid to be credible, and yet it is true!

Mayne Reid - Ran Away to Sea