"The fact is," he concluded, "that a river would have here no meaning; it would only be passing, would remain indifferent and in a hurry, would be in all cases unfit to pacify the soul which the monastic water of the ponds appeases.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
Thus he persuades and appeases them all.
"Four Arthurian Romances "Erec et Enide", "Cliges", "Yvain", and "Lancelot""
Chretien DeTroyes
Miss Wilson is rather injured over this grievance, and Sally appeases her.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan