“On his return he found the knight full ready to continue his devoir.”

“The hedge was laid by a veteran Yorkshireman, and the lord of the manor's bailiff was present to see the devoir properly carried out.”

“When these ceremonies were done, the marshals of the field bade them do their devoir.”

“I wish you a good morning, and will pay my devoirs in a day or two to inquire after your health, and hear what has taken place.”

“Hereby allow me to pay our devoirs to you in behalf of all the staff of our company.”

“Mr prolocutor Weston disputed with the beer-pot at his elbow, and forgot not his devoirs thereto in the course thereof.”