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"Fellow," quoth he, "if 'tis for ransom ye hold me, summon hither thy rogues' company, and I will covenant for my release."

From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery

Further, I will covenant on the death of my father, which cannot now be long delayed, to settle two hundred thousand pounds upon her absolutely.

From Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life by Haggard, Henry Rider