He was a Londoner by birth, one of those "Ruing blades" inveighed against by the governor-general on his first taking command of the forces.
"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009
I am an honest man, Sirs, and I am fain to add a rich one; and the man who tries to cast a stain on the character I have borne through a long life shall learn, to his Ruing, that old Haschim has greater and more powerful friends to back him than you may care to meet!"
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Eyes were made for beauty's grace Viewing, Ruing, love's long pain; Procured by beauty's rude disdain.
"Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age"
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