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While they were discoursing together, a raven flew towards them, and dropped a loaf of bread before them.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

In the meantime, the young mestizoes were discoursing with him in the brilliant saloons of the Jew, and the crowd of guests thronged around André Certa, who proudly displayed the splendors of his toilet.

From The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love by Wilbur, Anne T.

I met her to-day just as you were discoursing so amiably about her.

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph

No matter how trifling the occasion, he talks well; and assumes an air of importance that would become him if he were discoursing on matters of life and death.

From Dahcotah Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling by Eastman, Mary H. (Mary Henderson)

After supper, as they were discoursing upon various subjects, Cyrus asked Tigranes what was become of a governor whom he had often seen hunting with him, and for whom he had a particular esteem.

From Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) by Various