1676, Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler Chapter , But mine may be thought: as weak and as unworthy of common view: and I do here freely confess, that I should rather excuse my self, then censure others my own Discourse being liable to so many exceptions; against which, you (Sir) might make this one, That it can contribute nothing to your knowledge; and lest a longer Epistle may diminish your pleasure, I shall not adventure to make this Epistle longer then to add this following truth, That I am really, Sir, Your most affectionate Friend, and most humble Servant, IZ. WA. Decoration TO THE Reader of this Discourse: But especially, To the honest ANGLER. I think fit to tell thee these following truths; that I did not undertake to write, or to publish this discourse of fish and fishing'', to please my self, and that ... I wish it may not displease others; for, I have confest there are many defects in it.
1783, William Godwin, Four Early Pamphlets Chapter , What though her face confest a darker shade? #*1840, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Chapter , Oh! bold Fighting Attie, the knowing, the natty, By us all it must sure be confest, Though your shoppers and snobbers are pretty good robbers, A soldier is always the best.
