... and held the bridle after the young Austrian had dismounted. Kratzek had a fine color from his ride, and he seemed to John to be completely well of his wound. He handed the young peasant who was holding his horse half a krone, and then walked briskly ... — The Hosts of the Air • Joseph A. Altsheler
... bottle—there stood money in piles on the writing-table, thick round two-krone pieces one upon another! Then why didn't Father Lasse get the money in advance that he had ... — Pelle the Conqueror, Complete • Martin Andersen Nexo