Wagons could not be hired except by paying the most extortionate rates.

Often the man who is the most mean in buying is the most extortionate in selling.

Yes, Mr. Gifford, but a most extortionate price.

The most extortionate of these chiefs was Ioaga Panza, whose sons, after receiving payment for acting as guides, deserted him.

No bargain had been made, and when, at the journey's end, Jordan inquired what he should pay, the sharp farmer named a most extortionate sum.