466, concerning the Graemes of Netherby, and others of that clan, runs thus: "They were all stark moss-troopers and arrant thieves: both to England and Scotland outlawed: yet sometimes Connived at, because they gave intelligence forth of Scotland, and would raise 400 horse at any time, upon a raid of the English into Scotland."
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
Martial had constituted himself Miss Hamilton's special attendant, and though Nasmyth fancied Mrs. Acton Connived at this, it was by no means as evident that the girl was pleased with it.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
Then, and how it came about Alison was never sure, though she had a suspicion that her employer must have Connived at it, Mrs. Farquhar either moved or was quietly pushed aside, and she and Thorne were left to cross the threshold together at the head of the company.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss