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This downfal is accomplished by the invasion of his newly acquired realms by Alp Arslan, and by the treachery of the partisans of Jabaster; and his head falls afterwards by the scimetar of his conqueror.

A Review of 'Alroy' 1833

Here's to peace, and their downfal, says Commodore Gale.

Commodore Gale 1998

In looking across the street, I saw my rival standing at his shopdoor, grinning and clapping his hands at my apparent downfal.

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter: A Narrative of Slave Life in the United States. By William Wells Brown, A Fugitive Slave, Author of "Three Years in Europe." With a Sketch of the Author's Life 1953

_Guardian_ of his own rights will become a _Tatler_; you will be accused as a _Rambler_ from your engagements, and, at your downfal, the _World_ will be an unconcerned _Spectator_; while, on the contrary, by proper polish and reflection, you may be styled the _Mirror_ of all _Monthly

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810

Babylon's downfal is hastening on, and is not far distant.

The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony Thomas Houston

Robert _Earl of_ Huntington's _downfal_ Robert _Earl of_ Huntington's

The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687) William Winstanley

Its leader, an old grotesque-looking fellow, dressed in a priest's vestments -- doubtless a part of the plunder of the night -- and seated on a barrel on wheels, like a Silenus, from which, at their several halts, he harangued his followers, and drank to the 'downfal of the Bourbons,' soon let me into the history of the last twelve hours.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843 Various

Although informed of it by their captors, many of them had refused to credit the downfal of the city.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 Various

The downfal of the School, was a great Misfortune to Mrs. _Margery_; for she not only lost all her Books, but was destitute of a Place to teach in; but Sir William _Dove_, being informed of this, ordered the House to be built at his own Expence, and 'till that could be done, Farmer _Grove_ was so kind, as to let her have his large Hall to teach in.

Goody Two-Shoes A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1766 Anonymous

There is a general presentiment too, that the Man of Sin, prior to his downfal, will make some dire and violent attempt through his infatuated followers against the truth, and against such as faithfully maintain it.

The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony Thomas Houston