The life of Nelson. Ed. by W.E. MullinsGeorge Routledge and Sons, 1878 - 230 Seiten |
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... . xviii . " The Life of Nelson was completed this morning . This is a subject which I should never have dreamt of touching , if it had not been thrust upon me . I have vi Author's Preface . walked among sea - terms as.
... . xviii . " The Life of Nelson was completed this morning . This is a subject which I should never have dreamt of touching , if it had not been thrust upon me . I have vi Author's Preface . walked among sea - terms as.
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... never of a strong body ; and the ague , which at that time was one of the most com- mon diseases in England , had greatly reduced his strength ; yet he had already given proofs of that resolute heart and nobleness of mind , which ...
... never of a strong body ; and the ague , which at that time was one of the most com- mon diseases in England , had greatly reduced his strength ; yet he had already given proofs of that resolute heart and nobleness of mind , which ...
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... never to be effaced , which bruise the spirit , and sometimes break the heart ; but never do we feel so keenly the want of love , the necessity of being loved , and the sense of utter desertion , as when we first leave the haven of home ...
... never to be effaced , which bruise the spirit , and sometimes break the heart ; but never do we feel so keenly the want of love , the necessity of being loved , and the sense of utter desertion , as when we first leave the haven of home ...
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... Never mind , " he cried ; do but let me get a blow at this devil with the butt - end of my musket , and we shall have him . ” Capt . Lutwidge , however , seeing his danger , fired a gun , which had the desired effect of frightening the ...
... Never mind , " he cried ; do but let me get a blow at this devil with the butt - end of my musket , and we shall have him . ” Capt . Lutwidge , however , seeing his danger , fired a gun , which had the desired effect of frightening the ...
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... never entirely free , even in the clearest weather . They always knew when they were approaching the ice , long before they saw it , by a bright appearance near the horizon , which the Greenlandmen called the blink of the ice . The ...
... never entirely free , even in the clearest weather . They always knew when they were approaching the ice , long before they saw it , by a bright appearance near the horizon , which the Greenlandmen called the blink of the ice . The ...
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action Admiral Admiralty afterwards American anchor appeared appointed arms army arrived attack attempt batteries battle believe boats British brought called Captain carried close command conduct considered continued Court directed duty effect enemy England English expressed feelings fire five flag fleet force formed four France French frigates gave give given guns Hamilton hand head honour Hood hope hundred immediately island Italy King Lady land leave letter Lord lost manner March means mind Naples nature Nelson never occasion officers opinion orders passed person port possession present Prince received remained replied sail saved seen sent served ships shore shot side signal soon Spanish squadron station suffered taken thought thousand took Troubridge vessels victory Vincent whole wind wish wounded
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Seite 266 - I feel something rising in my breast," putting his hand on his left side, " which tells me so." And upon Beatty's inquiring whether his pain was very great, he replied, " So great that he wished he was dead «» Yet," said he, in a lower voice, " one would like to live a little longer too!
Seite 258 - 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.
Seite 254 - 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.
Seite 266 - 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.
Seite 111 - Thanks to your exertions," said he, writing to Sir William and Lady Hamilton,6 " we have victualled and watered : and surely, watering at the fountain of Arethusa, we must have victory. We shall sail with the first breeze; and be assured I will return either crowned with laurel, or covered with cypress.
Seite 259 - Villeneuve was a skilful seaman, worthy of serving a better master and a better cause. His plan of defence was as well conceived, and as original, as the plan of attack. He formed the fleet in a double line, every alternate ship being about a cable's length to windward of her second, ahead and astern. Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory.
Seite 271 - The death of Nelson was felt in England as something more than a public calamity ; men started at the intelligence and turned pale, as if they had heard of the loss of a dear friend.
Seite 266 - By this time all feeling below the breast was gone, and Nelson having made the surgeon ascertain this, said to him, " You know I am gone. I know it. I feel something rising in my breast " — putting his hand on his left side —
Seite 117 - ... situation, were upon that element, on which, when the hour of trial comes, a Frenchman has no hope. Admiral Brueys was a brave and able man ; yet the indelible character of his country broke out in one of his letters, wherein he delivered it as his private opinion that the English had missed him, because, not being superior in force, they did not think it prudent to try their strength with him.
Seite 266 - And then, in a stronger voice, he said : " Anchor, Hardy, anchor." Hardy, upon this, hinted that Admiral Collingwood would take upon himself the direction of affairs. " Not while I live, Hardy," said the dying Nelson, ineffectually endeavouring to raise himself from the bed :