He had Marshal Ney's deserved reputation-le brave des braves-and there is no more coldly critical Conferrer of such repute than the British Army in the field.
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke
But if the whole result of the exertion for which the receiver is bound to be grateful, is to be neutralised by the greed of the Conferrer of the favour,-if all is to be taken that has been given, and much more also,-what ground will there be left for gratitude?
"Lady Anna"
Anthony Trollope