Life of NelsonMacmillan and Company, 1892 - 376 страници |
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... gun ship , that could ill be spared on the eve of a great battle against a fleet numerically far superior to his own . At first he was bitter against Sir Sidney Smith on account of his ap- pointment to the command of the squadron left ...
... gun ship , that could ill be spared on the eve of a great battle against a fleet numerically far superior to his own . At first he was bitter against Sir Sidney Smith on account of his ap- pointment to the command of the squadron left ...
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... guns , sailed away at daybreak without having taken part in the battle . If these four ships had weighed anchor and moved up to attack the English ships in the beginning of the action , Nelson's plans would have been discon- certed ...
... guns , sailed away at daybreak without having taken part in the battle . If these four ships had weighed anchor and moved up to attack the English ships in the beginning of the action , Nelson's plans would have been discon- certed ...
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... - paper that his uncle was appointed to the Raisonnable , of sixty - four guns . " Do , William , " said he to a brother who was a year and a half older than himself , " write to my 30 father , and tell him that I should like to.
... - paper that his uncle was appointed to the Raisonnable , of sixty - four guns . " Do , William , " said he to a brother who was a year and a half older than himself , " write to my 30 father , and tell him that I should like to.
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... gun , which had the desired effect of frightening the beast ; and the boy then returned , somewhat afraid of the consequences of his trespass . The captain reprimanded him sternly for conduct 10 so unworthy of the office which he filled ...
... gun , which had the desired effect of frightening the beast ; and the boy then returned , somewhat afraid of the consequences of his trespass . The captain reprimanded him sternly for conduct 10 so unworthy of the office which he filled ...
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... guns , then going out to the East Indies in the squadron under Sir Edward Hughes . He was stationed in the foretop at watch and watch . His good conduct attracted the attention of the master ( after- wards Captain Surridge ) in whose ...
... guns , then going out to the East Indies in the squadron under Sir Edward Hughes . He was stationed in the foretop at watch and watch . His good conduct attracted the attention of the master ( after- wards Captain Surridge ) in whose ...
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Страница 344 - Farewell the tranquil mind ! Farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell ! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner ; and all quality. Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war ! And O, you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone ! lago.
Страница 314 - But yesterday the word of Caesar might Have stood against the world : now lies he there, And none so poor to do him reverence.
Страница 344 - So said he, and the barge with oar and sail Moved from the brink, like some full-breasted swan That, fluting a wild carol ere her death, Ruffles her pure cold plume, and takes the flood With swarthy webs. Long stood Sir Bedivere Revolving many memories, till the hull Look'd one black dot against the verge of dawn, And on the mere the wailing died away. But when that moan had past for evermore, The stillness of the dead world's winter dawn Amazed him, and he groan'd, "The King is gone." And therewithal...
Страница 250 - Friday night (Sept. 13), at half-past ten, I 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...
Страница 112 - The moment he perceived the position of the French, that intuitive genius with which Nelson was endowed displayed itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing, there was room for one of ours to anchor. The plan which he intended to pursue, therefore, was to keep entirely on the outer side of the French line, and station his ships, as far as he was able, one on the outer bow, and another on the outer quarter, of each of the enemy's.
Страница 264 - ... handkerchief and covered his face and his stars. Had he but concealed these badges of honour from the enemy, England, perhaps, would not have had cause to receive with sorrow the news of the battle of Trafalgar. The cockpit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; over whose bodies he was with some difficulty conveyed, and laid upon a pallet in the midshipmen's birth.
Страница 267 - Doctor, I have not been a great sinner'; and, after a short pause, 'Remember that I leave Lady Hamilton, and my daughter Horatia, i as a legacy to my country.' His articulation now became difficult ; but he was distinctly heard to say, 'Thank God, I have done my duty ! ' These words he had repeatedly pronounced ; and they were the last words he uttered.
Страница 324 - THE boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but he had fled ; The flame that lit the battle's wreck Shone round him o'er the dead. Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm ; A creature of heroic blood, A proud though childlike form. The flames...
Страница 191 - A shot through the mainmast knocked the splinters about, and he observed to one of his officers with a smile, " It is warm work ; and this day may be the last to any of us at a moment"; and then stopping short at the gangway, added with emotion, " but, mark you, I would not be elsewhere for thousands.
Страница 251 - Country 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.