rascals

"Such fellows were formerly called rascals, but now must we call them 'Christian and revered princes.'"

An Introduction to the History of Western Europe James Harvey Robinson 1899

In the camp were three hoboes, as they are sometimes called rascals who were willing to do almost anything but work for

The Rover Boys out West Or, The Search for a Lost Mine Edward Stratemeyer 1896

These people to be sure, have in some instances plundered and robbed trappers and travellers in their country; and for that I have sometimes heard them called rascals slid thieves, and rogues of the first order, &c.; yet they do not consider themselves such; for thieving in their estimation is a high crime, and considered the most disgraceful act that a man can possibly do.

Letters and notes on the manners, customs, and conditions of the North American Indians 1841

But we give the 'rascals' - as I call them - their own time too, he says, with a big smile.

The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

The rascals are the Republicans, and I think you're going to see a change.

CNN Transcript Oct 23, 2006 2006

The rascals are the Republicans, and I think you're going to see a change.

CNN Transcript Oct 29, 2006 2006

The rascals are the Republicans, and I think you're going to see a change.

CNN Transcript Nov 3, 2006 2006

Let people show up and chastise the rascals, that is good, it is even moral, but let them tell us and show us the opposite; otherwise the simple reader, who is the average reader, is discouraged, saddened, horrified, and contradicts you so as not to despair.

The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters 2003

Let people show up and chastise the rascals, that is good, it is even moral, but let them tell us and show us the opposite; otherwise the simple reader, who is the average reader, is discouraged, saddened, horrified, and contradicts you so as not to despair.

The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters Sand, George, 1804-1876 1921

The rascals were a smart, active lot -- I will give them credit for so much -- and in less than ten minutes from the announcement of Mendouca's decision, the boats, two of them, with ten men in each, were in the glassy water, and their crews stretching out lustily for the brig.

The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Harry Collingwood 1886