The Life of Nelson, Том 2John Murray, 1813 |
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... Denmark was French at heart ; ready to co - operate in all the views of France ; to recognise all her usurpations , and obey all her injunctions . Sweden , under a king whose : principles were right , and whose feelings were generous 98 ...
... Denmark was French at heart ; ready to co - operate in all the views of France ; to recognise all her usurpations , and obey all her injunctions . Sweden , under a king whose : principles were right , and whose feelings were generous 98 ...
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... Before the fleet left Yarmouth , it was sufficiently known that its destination was against Denmark . Some Danes , who belonged to the Amazon frigate went to Captain Riou , and telling him what they 100 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
... Before the fleet left Yarmouth , it was sufficiently known that its destination was against Denmark . Some Danes , who belonged to the Amazon frigate went to Captain Riou , and telling him what they 100 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... fleet at the Scaw , and preceded it in a frigate , with a flag of truce . Precious time was lost by this delay , which was to be purchased by the dearest blood of Britain and of Denmark : according to 102 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
... fleet at the Scaw , and preceded it in a frigate , with a flag of truce . Precious time was lost by this delay , which was to be purchased by the dearest blood of Britain and of Denmark : according to 102 1801 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... Denmark had profited , with all activity , of the leisure which had so impoliticly been given her . " The more I have reflected , " said Nelson to his commander , " the more I am con- " firmed in opinion , that not a moment " should be ...
... Denmark had profited , with all activity , of the leisure which had so impoliticly been given her . " The more I have reflected , " said Nelson to his commander , " the more I am con- " firmed in opinion , that not a moment " should be ...
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... Denmark . A soldier - like and becoming answer was re- turned to this formality . The governor said , that the British minister had not been sent away from Copenhagen , but had obtained a passport at his own demand . He himself , as a ...
... Denmark . A soldier - like and becoming answer was re- turned to this formality . The governor said , that the British minister had not been sent away from Copenhagen , but had obtained a passport at his own demand . He himself , as a ...
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action admiralty Amak Island anchor armistice arrived attack Baltic batteries battle of Copenhagen battle ships boats brave brig British fleet Cadiz Captain Cattegat channel Collingwood commander in chief Copenhagen court Danes Danish deck defence Denmark despatched Earl St Egypt enemy enemy's England English extra boards federacy feelings fire flag of truce force fought France French fleet Frenchman frigates guns Hardy honour hope hostilities island king Lady Hamilton letter lord Lord Nelson Malta mean-time ment Minorca Naples navy Neapolitan Nelson never occasion officers passed port prince prizes put to sea racter received rendered reply Riou Robert Calder royal Russian sail Saltholm Sardinia seen sent shoal shore shot Sicily signal Sir Hyde Sir Hyde Parker Sir John Orde Sir William Hamilton soon Spanish squadron struck taken thing thought tion Toulon Trekroner troops Troubridge vessels victory Vincent whole wind wish wounded
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Сторінка 269 - Kiss me, Hardy," said he. Hardy knelt down and kissed his cheek, and Nelson said, " Now I am satisfied. Thank God, I have done my duty." Hardy stood over him in silence for a moment or two, then knelt again, and kissed his forehead. " Who is that ?" said Nelson, and being informed, he replied, "God bless you, Hardy.
Сторінка 267 - I feel something rising in my breast," putting his hand on his left side, "which tells me so.
Сторінка 237 - ... with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his strength ; and, therefore, they loved him as truly and as fervently as he loved England.
Сторінка 262 - ... boarded through them, and never afterwards fired a great gun during the action. Her tops, like those of all the enemy's ships, were filled with riflemen. Nelson never placed musketry in his tops; he had a strong dislike to the practice, not merely because it endangers setting fire to the sails, but also because it is a murderous sort of warfare, by which individuals may suffer, and a commander, now and then, be picked off, but which never can decide the fate of a general engagement. Captain Harvey,...
Сторінка 191 - 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.
Сторінка 244 - 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.
Сторінка 253 - These words were scarcely spoken before that signal was made, which will be remembered as long as the language, or even the memory, of England shall endure; — Nelson's last signal : — " England expects every man to do his duty !" It was received throughout the fleet with a shout of answering acclamation, made sublime by the spirit which it breathed and the feeling which it expressed. " Now," said Lord Nelson,
Сторінка 104 - Therefore here you are, with almost the safety, certainly with the honour of England more intrusted to you, than ever yet fell to the lot of any British Officer. On your decision depends, whether our Country shall be degraded in the eyes of Europe, or whether she shall rear her head higher than ever...
Сторінка 269 - Doctor, I have not been a great sinner:" and after a short pause, "Remember that I leave Lady Hamilton and my daughter Horatia as a legacy to my country.
Сторінка 250 - Hamilton therefore a legacy to my king and country, that they will give her an ample provision to maintain her rank in life. 'I also leave to the beneficence of my country my adopted daughter, Horatia Nelson Thompson; and I desire she will use in future the name of Nelson only. 'These are the only favours I ask of my king and country, at this moment when I am going to fight their battle. May God bless my king and country, and all those I hold dear! My relations it is needless to mention: they will,...