"Scrutoire" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... there is a good estate for you in this case; if anything happens to me 'tis all your own. I give it you for yourself;" and with that he put the casket, the fine ring, and his gold watch all into my hands, and the key of his scrutoire besides, adding, "And in my scrutoire there is some money; ...
— The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) • Daniel Defoe |
