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The privy-counsellor of one in love must observe the same conduct, unless he would forfeit the friendship of the person who desires his advice.

From The Art Of Writing & Speaking The English Language Word-Study and Composition & Rhetoric by Cody, Sherwin

Whatever merit there is in this play, and particularly in the speeches, it is more owing to the poet than the privy-counsellor.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

Raleigh—I protest before God, I meant it not by any privy-counsellor; but because money is scant, he will juggle on both sides.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir

Attorney—You were no privy-counsellor, and I hope never shall be.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir

You'll have no trouble in ousting that shallow-pated puppy Jack, and I think I can put the pass on Mr. privy-counsellor there, although he is simpering so prettily.

From Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor