swouns

Updated: June 8, 2025

Uh, gad! Swouns, I shall never survive the idea!" It is seldom that youth, however high-minded, is able, from mere strength of character and principle, to support itself against the force of ridicule.

Sir Walter Scott - The Fortunes of Nigel

He hung there, moaning, and glaring, and his one sinewy arm supported his muscular but light frame almost incredibly. He was out of his senses, or nearly. "Let thyself come, lad," cried a workman, "we are all right to catch thee." He made no answer, but hung there glaring and moaning. "The man will drop noane, till he swouns," said another, watching him keenly.

Charles Reade - Put Yourself in His Place