He was only released on his making an humble apology, and Desisting from his desire to leave the country.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
They have already falsified their professions too often, and are too far committed to Secession to be entitled to your confidence, and you can only be sure of Desisting from their wicked purposes when it is out of their power to prosecute them.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy
The poor man frequently complained of pains in his bowels, had frequent reachings and sickness; yet, instead of Desisting, she wanted more poison to effect her purpose.
"Trial-of-Mary-Blandy"
Roughead, William