Upon this, I hastened to the front, where I found the individual in question kneeling upon the ground, and endeavoring, as far as punch would permit him, to kindle a flame at the Portfire.
"Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2)"
Charles Lever
Barker will tell you, she continued, warming her feet by the fire, that I am Miss Portfire, daughter of Major Portfire, commanding the post.
"Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands and Other Stories"
Bret Harte
The next moment, however, Miss Portfire had apparently forgotten him and was examining the Princess through her glass.
"Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands and Other Stories"
Bret Harte