The Life of Nelson, Bind 2John Murray, 1814 - 288 sider |
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Side 97
... anchor out- " side of Cronenburgh castle , instead of " Copenhagen , which would give weight to 66 " 2 our negotiation . A Danish minister would " think twice before he would put his name " to war with England , when the next mo- " ment ...
... anchor out- " side of Cronenburgh castle , instead of " Copenhagen , which would give weight to 66 " 2 our negotiation . A Danish minister would " think twice before he would put his name " to war with England , when the next mo- " ment ...
Side 113
... anchor- age within two leagues of the town , and off the N. W. end of the Middle Ground ; a shoal lying exactly before the town , at about three quarters of a mile distance , and extending along its whole sea front . The King's Channel ...
... anchor- age within two leagues of the town , and off the N. W. end of the Middle Ground ; a shoal lying exactly before the town , at about three quarters of a mile distance , and extending along its whole sea front . The King's Channel ...
Side 114
... two miles distant . The signal to pre- pare for action had been made early in the evening ; and , as his own anchor dropt , Nelson called out , " I will fight them the " moment I have a fair wind . " It 114 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
... two miles distant . The signal to pre- pare for action had been made early in the evening ; and , as his own anchor dropt , Nelson called out , " I will fight them the " moment I have a fair wind . " It 114 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
Side 122
... anchor go by the stern , and pre- sented her broadside to the Danes . The distance between each was about a half cable . The action was fought nearly at the distance of a cable's length from the enemy . This , which rendered its ...
... anchor go by the stern , and pre- sented her broadside to the Danes . The distance between each was about a half cable . The action was fought nearly at the distance of a cable's length from the enemy . This , which rendered its ...
Side 138
... anchor full four miles off ; and Nelson , losing not one of the critical moments which he had thus gained , made signal for his leading ships to weigh in succession : -- they had the shoal to clear , they were much crippled , and their ...
... anchor full four miles off ; and Nelson , losing not one of the critical moments which he had thus gained , made signal for his leading ships to weigh in succession : -- they had the shoal to clear , they were much crippled , and their ...
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Side 235 - At half-past Ten drove from dear, dear Merton, where I left all which I hold dear in this World, to go to serve my King and Country. May the Great God whom I adore enable me to fulfil the expectations of my Country, and if it is His good pleasure that I should return, my thanks will never cease being offered up to the Throne of His Mercy. If it is His good providence to cut short my days upon Earth, I bow with the greatest submission, relying that He will protect those so dear to me, that I may leave...
Side 135 - Vice-admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but, if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes that he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of the English.
Side 190 - I beg to inform your lordship, that the port of Toulon has never been blockaded by me : quite the reverse. Every opportunity has been offered the enemy to put to sea ; for it is there that we hope to realize the hopes and expectations of our country.
Side 243 - We can, my dear Coll, have no little jealousies. We have only one great object in view, that of annihilating our enemies, and getting a glorious peace for our country. No man has more confidence in another than I have in you; and no man will render your services more justice than your very old friend Nelson and Bronte.
Side 265 - how goes the day with us ?" " Very well," replied Hardy; " ten ships have struck, but five of the van have tacked, and show an intention to bear down upon the Victory.
Side 267 - Presently, calling Hardy back, he said to him in a low voice, "Don't throw me overboard:" and he desired that he might be buried by his parents, unless it should please the king to order otherwise. Then reverting to private feelings: "Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy take care of poor Lady Hamilton. Kiss me, Hardy,
Side 264 - It was soon perceived, upon examination, that the wound was mortal. This, however, was concealed from all except Captain Hardy, the chaplain, and the medical attendants. He himself being certain, from the sensation in his back, and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and attend to those to whom he might be useful...
Side 266 - I am going fast: it will be all over with me soon. Come nearer to me. Let my dear Lady Hamilton have my hair, and all other things belonging to me.
Side 279 - ... to look upon Nelson ere they died. The victory of Trafalgar was celebrated indeed, with the usual forms of rejoicing, but they were without joy, for such already was the glory of the British Navy, through Nelson's surpassing genius, that it scarcely seemed to receive any addition from the most signal victory that ever was achieved upon the seas : and the destruction of...
Side 252 - That officer answered that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength and the situation of the land, he thought it would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured. He replied : "I shall not be satisfied with less than twenty.