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M. I have bethought me of a scheme, which, if Well carried out, will bring us through the guard Without the loss of blood.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

Well" said the young man, "suppose that I am plagued with one of them witches; and suppose that I should have bethought me of the horse-shoe, what would you think of me then?

From Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times by Sherwood, Mrs. (Mary Martha)

So, my young watchdog," said the voice of the farmer Blair, "you have bethought yourself of your charge at last, eh?

From The Thirsty Sword by Leighton, Robert

I have bethought me also that Leonardo is too old and subtle for you; you need a man whom you can manage; who shall look up to you as a patron and as a superior.

From Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

I have bethought me of all that gracious and compassionate history.

From David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles