And this bare earth, of a reddish color, the extreme oldness of this nearby house, the antiquity of these trees, give to the surroundings, while the lovers talk, aspects somewhat harsh and hostile.
"Ramuntcho"
Pierre Loti
The Basque houses appeared here and there among the trees,-very elevated, the roof protruding, white in their extreme oldness, with their shutters brown or green, of a green ancient and faded.
"Ramuntcho"
Pierre Loti
I was quite startled at the oldness and haggardness of his appearance.
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009