The life of ... Horatio lord viscount Nelson, Том 2 |
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... considered as having the smallest tendency to sully or impair a single particle of that celestial inheritance which he felt conscious of having a legitimate right to possess in undiminished lustre . If it should be thought , by the more ...
... considered as having the smallest tendency to sully or impair a single particle of that celestial inheritance which he felt conscious of having a legitimate right to possess in undiminished lustre . If it should be thought , by the more ...
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... hastily , in my opinion , writes Sir William Hamilton , that Captain Hood naturally falls under his orders . I am , probably , considered as having a great force ; but I always desire it to be understood , that 19 LIFE OF LORD NELSON .
... hastily , in my opinion , writes Sir William Hamilton , that Captain Hood naturally falls under his orders . I am , probably , considered as having a great force ; but I always desire it to be understood , that 19 LIFE OF LORD NELSON .
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... considered , could by any means render requisite . One of the first public measures taken by his Sicilian majesty , after arriving at Palermo , was that of sending away , from the whole island of Sicily , every Frenchman it contained ...
... considered , could by any means render requisite . One of the first public measures taken by his Sicilian majesty , after arriving at Palermo , was that of sending away , from the whole island of Sicily , every Frenchman it contained ...
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... considered as sufficiently justifying the measure . Captain Troubridge , having arrived on the 5th , sailed on the 7th , with the Culloden , Theseus , Bull- dog , and victuallers , for Syracuse ; with orders to collect the bombs , and ...
... considered as sufficiently justifying the measure . Captain Troubridge , having arrived on the 5th , sailed on the 7th , with the Culloden , Theseus , Bull- dog , and victuallers , for Syracuse ; with orders to collect the bombs , and ...
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... considered as 66 66 near taking it . " Of this conduct , Lord Nelson expressed his entire disapprobation ; and his Sici- lian majesty was , as he had just reason to be , greatly displeased on the occasion . The commodore , how- ever ...
... considered as 66 66 near taking it . " Of this conduct , Lord Nelson expressed his entire disapprobation ; and his Sici- lian majesty was , as he had just reason to be , greatly displeased on the occasion . The commodore , how- ever ...
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Сторінка 4 - There is no if in the case," replied the Admiral : " that we shall succeed, is certain : who may live to tell the story is a very different question.
Сторінка 489 - May the Great God, whom I worship, grant to my Country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious Victory; and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it; and may humanity after Victory be the predominant feature in the British Fleet. For myself, individually, I commit my life to Him, who made me, and may his blessing light upon my endeavours for serving my Country faithfully. To him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen. Amen. Amen.
Сторінка 135 - I certainly, from having only a left hand, cannot enter into details which may explain the motives that actuated my conduct. My principle is, to assist in driving the French to the devil, and in restoring peace and happiness to mankind. I feel that I am fitter to do the action than to describe it.
Сторінка 479 - I have therefore made up my mind to keep the fleet in that" position of sailing (with the exception of the first and second in command) that the order of sailing is to be the order of battle, placing the fleet in two lines of sixteen ships each, with an advanced squadron of eight of the fastest sailing two-decked ships, which will always make, if wanted, a line of twenty-four sail, on whichever line the commander-in-chief may direct.
Сторінка 296 - TO THE BROTHERS OF ENGLISHMEN, THE DANES. Lord Nelson has directions to spare Denmark, when no longer resisting; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, Lord Nelson will be obliged to set on fire all the floating batteries he has taken, without having the power of saving the brave Danes who have defended them.
Сторінка 191 - To say that an officer is never, for any object, to alter his orders, is what I cannot comprehend. The circumstances of this war so often vary, that an officer has almost every moment to consider, What would my superiors direct did they know what is passing under my nose? But, sir," said he, writing to the Duke of Clarence, "I find few think as I do.
Сторінка 121 - Should such an order come at this moment," he said, in a letter previously written to the Admiralty, " it would be a case for some consideration, whether Minorca is to be risked, or the two kingdoms of Naples and Sicily: I rather think my decision would be to risk the former.
Сторінка 488 - May the great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it, and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet! For myself individually, I commit my life to Him that made me, and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully!
Сторінка 479 - Command will, after my intentions are made known to him, have the entire direction of his line ; to make the attack upon the Enemy, and to follow up the blow until they are captured or destroyed.
Сторінка 480 - Command's signal to lead through, about their twelfth Ship from their Rear, (or wherever he could fetch, if not able to get so far advanced...