He was not slow to retort their Civilities; but the retorts might very easily have sunk beneath the waters, while the assaults were preserved by their mutual support.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
Well, I need not detain you by reciting all the Civilities and congratulations which he and I exchanged.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
"A slight exchange of Civilities which requires an exchange of shots," said Jack, calmly.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever