He is said to have about seven lawsuits upon his hands at present, which will probably swallow up the remainder of his fortune and so draw his sting and leave him harmless for the future. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)
I started at once in this harmless seaman's rig and inquired at all the yards down the river. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)
On one occasion he actually fired his revolver at a wooden-legged man, who proved to be a harmless tradesman canvassing for orders. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)