In Pennsylvania legal circles, Mr. Amendola is known for attacking the credibility of alleged victims, especially those in sexual-assault cases, even more than most lawyers in such cases—and for doing it all with the courtliest of manners. ❋ John W. Miller (2011)
The minuet – among other dances – reigned supreme as the courtliest, most ... ❋ Unknown (2008)
These lady nuns must be of patrician lineage and of fortune enough to defray their expense in the convent, which is of the courtliest origin, for it was founded eight hundred years ago by Alfonso VIII. “to expiate his sins and to gratify his queen,” who probably knew of them. ❋ Unknown (2004)
And pleased with this jest, he removed the chair from the table, took his stand behind the king, and proceeded to wait upon him in the courtliest way he was capable of. ❋ McCarthy, Mary (1967)
Some of the most noted chiefs of the wood-rangers were scions of the noblest families; and though living most of the year the life of savages, were able to shine by their graces and refinement in the courtliest society of the day. ❋ Ontario. Ministry Of Education (N/A)
Moore hoped, with his courtliest reverence, that Miss Berkeley had not forgotten him. ❋ Various (N/A)
With my courtliest bow, in my best French, I made my compliments to her as if I had been accustomed to entering rooms in no other fashion. ❋ Mary Dillon (N/A)
The prince hesitated a moment, and then in his courtliest manner he replied to my request: ❋ Mary Dillon (N/A)
And in the courtliest manner he introduced the company by name. ❋ Roland Pertwee (N/A)
As a man, he had the courtliest of courtly manners; the air, too, of one well satisfied with his own personal appearance. ❋ Various (N/A)
Therein, beyond doubt, one found the most cultured coteries, the courtliest polish and the simplest elegance that the drawing-rooms of this continent could boast. ❋ T. C. DeLeon (N/A)
The General, fearing a new outburst, turned to the old lady with his courtliest air. ❋ David Christie Murray (N/A)
The courtliest of the courtly and yet absolutely frank and sincere, with no superfluous ❋ Unknown (1924)
I discoursed to her in the very courtliest fashion of cows and pullets and such other matters as interesting to her as they were mysterious to me. ❋ Rafael Sabatini (1912)
I immediately signified my willingness to render her aid, in the courtliest speech I could muster. ❋ Harris Dickson (1907)
The letter beside her was from Governor Clinton, written in courtliest words, telling her of the grave in New York prepared for him beneath the cenotaph set up by Congress many years before. ❋ Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (1903)
To this fairer, more imperial dame gold lace doffed its hat and made its courtliest bow, and young planters bent to their saddlebows, while the common folk nudged and stared and had their say. ❋ Mary Johnston (1903)
"You are, indeed!" said Roger, as he offered his arm with his courtliest bow. ❋ Carolyn Wells (1902)
There was one other who believed in the Tennessee land -- Jane Clemens's favorite cousin, James Lampton, the courtliest, gentlest, most prodigal optimist of all that guileless race. ❋ Albert Bigelow Paine (1899)
