In his normal state he would not strike a lamb. I’ve known him to do it’ ‘Do what?’ ‘Not strike lambs
P. G. Wodehouse (2009). “Piccadilly Jim: Easyread Comfort Edition”, p.306, ReadHowYouWant.com

In his normal state he would not strike a lamb. I’ve known him to do it’ ‘Do what?’ ‘Not strike lambs