| What if Count Hannibal were behind, were even now mounting the stairs, prepared to force her to a marriage before this shaveling? |
| In the meantime, and that the shaveling may suspect nothing, permit him to go freely about his task of preparing these Saxon hogs for the slaughter-house. |
| This shaven crown will speedily thatch itself again, a beard grow upon these shaveling cheeks. |
| The Baron was fairly satisfied, and muttered that if the bairn was fit only for a shaveling, it might be all right. |
| Here, fellow, run this shaveling priest through with thy sword, quick! |
| You are a man of sinew yourself, monk, and methinks that you would have made a better soldier than a shaveling. |
