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However, in pursuance of your orders delivered verbally on the beach at Paris Plage, I am persevering in my endeavours to find the beaten track.

From Mufti by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

On his side Cavour remarked, "That Archduke is persevering, and will not be discouraged, but I am persevering too, and will not let myself be discouraged."

From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

By deed, example, and advice, or at least by efficient warnings, I exerted myself, so that only your Majesty’s service should be striven for, and I am persevering in this course.

From The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 20 of 55 1621-1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. by Blair, Emma Helen

I am persevering with the Course you gave me, and I find it a great assistance.

From Command by McFee, William

So they started in Edward's buggy, riding in silence until he said abruptly: "I am persevering, Miss Montjoy, as you will some day find out, and I am counting upon your help."

From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell