The Commissary has known him as an indigent, good-for-nothing Lubbard who has begged his way in the streets of Paris ever since he was released from gaol some months ago, after he had served a term for larceny.
"The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"
Baroness Orczy
Or if the garden with its many cares All well repaid demand him, he attends The welcome call, conscious how much the hand Of Lubbard labour, needs his watchful eye, Oft loitering lazily if not o'er seen; Or misapplying his unskilful strength But much performs himself, no works indeed That ask robust tough sinews bred to toil, Servile employ, but such as may amuse Not tire, demanding rather skill than force.
"Cowper"
Goldwin Smith
