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Indeed, it was his custom to enjoin secrecy upon those whom he assisted; but they would not remain quiet.
Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made
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Self-interest will enjoin secrecy.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 02
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I don't enjoin secrecy on you, however, added the notary, as he folded the paper and put it into his doublet pocket.
La Constantin / Celebrated Crimes
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As it was always on subjects of' no importance, I never thought of enjoining secrecy.
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4
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At the same time he strictly enjoined secrecy.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. / Continued fro...
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He grasped the padre and led him toward the door, cursing and threatening, no doubt enjoining secrecy.
The Light of the Western Stars
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The political side of Mr. Lincoln's character is seen in the fact that he enjoined secrecy upon Mr. Botts.
Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2
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That Miss Hardcastle was herself of this opinion seems evident from her having enjoined secrecy upon her youthful bridegroom.
Bred in the Bone; Or, Like Father, Like Son: A Novel
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Enjoining secrecy till he returned, Sherman took the telegram with him and showed it to Johnston, whom he watched intently.
Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray
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'It is not proper for me to enjoin secrecy.
Oswald Langdon / or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1...
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Knowing his majesty's character, the thief had the presence of mind to give him a wink, with a sly gesture enjoining secrecy.
History of King Charles the Second of England
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He forbade "Ma" to follow, and enjoined secrecy upon all, in order that no tales might be carried back to her.
Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary
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"Had not this younger sister even enjoined secrecy upon you in asking you to harness the horse?"
The House of the Whispering Pines
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"And I want to see him," replied Jem, suddenly remembering his last night's determination to enjoin secrecy on Job Legh.
Mary Barton