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Meanings of sue for pardon in English

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Usage of sue for pardon in English
1
The stream of his repentant supporters was already hastening to sue for pardon.
England under the Tudors
2
Thou mayest well sue for pardon, false jade; but to win it is another matter.
The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn: A Story of the Days of the Gunpowd...
3
Do you confess your guilt, and sue for pardon?
The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 2
4
If, though very sad, it should sue for pardon...?
The Love-Tiff
5
Were she here to-night, at her feet would I sue for pardon,-therenewal of our love.
Idolatry: A Romance
6
But finally growing tired of this dangerous life, they went to the king to sue for pardon.
True Stories of Wonderful Deeds / Pictures and Stories for Littl...
7
Forgive me, if I seem too bold,-ifthe desire to atone for the past makes me sue for pardon with unbecoming zeal.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 / A Magazine...
8
The soldiers deserted in crowds, and in a few hours Lepidus was fain to sue for pardon, where he had hoped to rule.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 / (From the Ris...
9
But she said it so prettily and so good-naturedly, that I forgave her on the instant, though she did not sue for pardon.
Desk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk
10
But this handful represented the power of the Tsars and Yermak could sue for pardon, with the offer of a kingdom as his ransom.
Russia, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers
11
And yet, how pleasant to be bullied by her and to sue for pardon without having the slightest notion of what your fault was!
The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
12
He had not forgotten the humiliation placed upon him so recently, when his father had compelled him to sue for pardon to an English maiden.
The Lord of Dynevor: A Tale of the Times of Edward the First
13
And if he ever sues for pardon, be merciful to him for my sake.
The Christmas Peace / 1908
14
Finding, however, that it is the King whom he has challenged, he sues for pardon.
The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Compose...
15
Henry entered York, and the citizens sued for pardon, which was not granted to them until 1560.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of York / A Description ...
16
"No, mother,"' said Joseph, "it is I who should sue for pardon.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
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