In spite of inferior numbers and the doubtful loyalty of his Boeotian allies, the Boetians would offer battle on the plain before the town.

Most of the locally raised East Indian troops were of doubtful loyalty and effectiveness, although there were some determined artillerymen from Celebes.

The captain who led them was one of those Regular Army officers of doubtful loyalty whom the Government persisted in employing.

Lambert moved to face Monck but knowing the strength of Monck's forces and the doubtful loyalty of his own troops avoided engagement.

Strong in a following of numerous and somewhat savage clansmen, each of these was believed, like a Douglas of old, to be of doubtful loyalty.

Darius was not a conspirator by nature, but he had a certain notion of the ways in which people of doubtful loyalty could be tested.

Evelyn returned to her work, fervently hoping he was not one of those men of doubtful loyalty who caused Mr. Whittle so many anxious moments.

Unfortunately he is just a stooge, of doubtful loyalty.

Several legions, particularly those with members of doubtful loyalties, were simply demobilised.

The MacSweens seemed to have been of doubtful loyalty as they were forced to also surrender hostages to guarantee their support.