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Now they have capered through these pages of this chapter–all of the people in this story in their love affairs.

From In the Heart of a Fool by White, William Allen

I could have capered for joy, for I fear that I am very mercenary at heart, when suddenly I heard the faint echo of a cry for assistance.

From Maiwa's Revenge by Haggard, Henry Rider

I could have capered for very glee; only Mrs. Dance was a staid sort of person, and might not have liked it.

From The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 by Wood, Charles W.

They expected to have capered about and laughed, but they found that they had no disposition to do so.

From Rollo at Play Safe Amusements by Abbott, Jacob

With me he would have capered like an idiot till he had thrown me.

From Home Again by MacDonald, George