The 'howbeit' of verse 22 is more than a compensation for all the wretchedness. From Wordnik.com. [Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII] Reference
"Yea, and my Avicenna too, howbeit the Moors are not so well regarded as formerly.". From Wordnik.com. [In the Garden of Iden] Reference
The stars had come to mean a great deal to them both, howbeit neither had ever said so. From Wordnik.com. [The Master-Knot of Human Fate] Reference
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit, there is a kinsman nearer than I. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6] Reference
Andreuccio, and hee retourned to buy his horsse, howbeit that morning he bought none at all. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1] Reference
Britaine, borne but of low birth, howbeit right valiant in armes, and therefore well estéemed. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England] Reference
In Flandrina both Iewes and Christians doe inhabite, betweene whom there is often contention and warre: howbeit the. From Wordnik.com. [The Journal of Friar Odoric] Reference
Somewhat less he was in dignity than the angels; howbeit he owed them no obedience — they were his fellow-servants. From Wordnik.com. [Christologia] Reference
"Abba, Father, all things are possible unto Thee; remove this cup from me: howbeit not what I will, but what Thou wilt.". From Wordnik.com. [The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought Studies of the Activities and Influences of the Child Among Primitive Peoples, Their Analogues and Survivals in the Civilization of To-Day] Reference
The king's words somewhat appeased them; howbeit ever as they went they made riot and brawled for the taking of the king. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series)] Reference
Englishmen at his pleasure, and the prince and all the other to yield themselves simply: howbeit there were many great offers made. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series)] Reference
"Truly," said the king, "I may not say but ye did as a knight should; howbeit I may not maintain you in this country with my honour.". From Wordnik.com. [Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur"] Reference
Scots shewed great hardiness and fought merrily with great desire of honour: the Englishmen were three to one: howbeit, I say not but. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series)] Reference
M. Claudius also the assertor was condempned: howbeit Virginius was contented he should be banished the citie, and then he fled to Tybur. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1] Reference
And his spirit was joyful as he rode, for he felt that some great adventure was to come to him, howbeit he knew not why he felt this was to be. From Wordnik.com. [King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls] Reference
The light of the sun is excellent; howbeit it has its seasons; -- after it has shone in its brightest lustre, it gives place to the night and darkness. From Wordnik.com. [Meditations and Discourses on the Glory of Christ] Reference
Thus the war waxed hot betwéene those three, howbeit suddenlie (I wot not vpon what occasion) this Henrie was reconciled with king William and his brother. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (2 of 12) William Rufus] Reference
In the meane time contention rose betwene the people and the fathers, howbeit the feare of forren partes, linked their mindes together, in the bands of concord. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1] Reference
At that time King Arthur reigned supreme over England, Wales, Scotland, and many other realms, howbeit there were many lords of countries that held their lands under. From Wordnik.com. [Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur"] Reference
The name of Was means the past, of Will, the power, howbeit small, which men have over present circumstances, and Shall Be, the future over which man has no control. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Hallowe'en] Reference
I could not very well see what he was doing, for his back was turned; howbeit it was a very eloquent back -- a back which appeared absorbed in bread and butter and cakes!. From Wordnik.com. [Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy Girl Sister of that "Idle Fellow."] Reference
To be short, this thing was granted, and they came foorth, howbeit they were no sooner entred into the prease, but they were all slaine, and not one man of them preserued. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (6 of 12) Richard the First] Reference
In the end being oft times stirred forward, not without great trouble of mind, I was constrained to sell my robe for a little money: howbeit sufficient for all my affaires. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Asse] Reference
Isaiah says: "This people honoureth Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me: howbeit in vain do they worship Me, teaching the doctrines and the commandments of men.". From Wordnik.com. [ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus] Reference
And Almofalez besought him to enter to a feast which he had prepared; howbeit the King would not go in, neither would his people have permitted him so to have risked his person. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4] Reference
Towards whom (howbeit he was my singular friend and familiar acquaintance, yet half in despaire) I drew nigh and said, Alas my Socrates, what meaneth this? how faireth it with thee?. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Asse] Reference
With such and like flattering words they endeavoured to appease the gentlewoman, howbeit shee would in no case be comforted, but put her head betwixt her knees, and cried pittiously. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Asse] Reference
Adelicia, a ladie of excellent beautie, and noble conditions, daughter to the duke of Louaine, and descended of the noble dukes of Loraine, howbeit he could neuer haue any issue by hir. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (3 of 12) Henrie I.] Reference
The man hauing thus spoken, vanished awaie suddenlie, and the king tooke his words but in sport: howbeit he woondered that he was so suddenlie gone, as he did likewise at his sudden appearing. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second] Reference
Edmund had got togither a mightie hoast, howbeit yer he came to ioine battell with his enimies, he was aduertised, that earle Edrike went about to betraie him, and therefore he withdrew with the armie. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8) The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England] Reference
Bulles: howbeit remembring my modesty, and that I have nourished thee with mine owne proper hands, I will doe and accomplish all thy desire, so that thou canst beware of spitefull and envious persons. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Asse] Reference
Then he conceived a great suspition and jealousie in mind, howbeit he would not discover it to his wife, neither to any other person, but putting secretly the slippers into his bosome, commanded his other. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Asse] Reference
But bicause the French king refused so to doo, king Henrie would not suffer his sonne Richard to marrie his daughter Alice: howbeit at this entervew of the two princes, by the helpe of the cardinall, and other. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second] Reference
howbeit earle John came secréetlie ouer, in hope to haue not onelie the assistance of the Welshmen and of manie other his freends in England, but also of the Scots, howbeit, the king of Scots would not meddle. From Wordnik.com. [Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (6 of 12) Richard the First] Reference
That was a hard battle and well fought on both sides, and much blood was shed, for many good knights on either party were in the field; howbeit he of good fortune won the day at last, he who never was conquered. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4] Reference
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