take fright

The children took fright from the mothers, and most of them was crying as well.

He was down on his knees, bowing, before she could take fright and run.

Your mount took fright upon the slope and threw you.

He laid a hand on her back, lightly, in case she took fright.

How if they take fright at her too much knowledge?

It may be he's taken fright, now the time closes upon him.

Remember too, that the chub do not have to see you to take fright.

Don't all take fright at a name as if you were children.

But I w too efficient, and the politicians took fright.

The owners took fright at the challenge to their authority, and called on the military for assistance.