1585. Reg. Privy Council Scot., III. 759. That thay contene thameselffis, in peceable and quiet maner at this tyme, unattempting ony revenge aganis ony Englishman.
1730. Waterland, Script. Vind., Pref. 23. Many have been too forward and enterprizing in that way ; and many also have been too cautious and unattempting.