The members took no vows, but merely promised obedience to the rules as long as they remained in the institute.

Floriac still objected, but Huon would take no denial, and he promised obedience.

And I told him the things which my brother Nephi had commanded me, and he promised obedience unto the commands.

The princess promised obedience, and no pains were spared to make the time pass pleasantly for her.

Antonia kissed her hand, and promised implicit obedience.

She wasn't his wife; she hadn't promised him obedience.

She had promised him obedience.

He also had a sleazy, furtive mind which promised instant obedience to both Quinn and the sect's doctrines.

They promised implicit obedience, and departed with alacrity on their different errands.

Seamen promised obedience, duty, and service.