 | James Carrick Moore - 1809 - 364 страници
...and our duty, demand this of us, with whatever risk it " may be attendcd. I mean to procced bridle in hand ; for, if the " bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it. Let all t4 your preparations, as far as provisions, 6cc. go, continue to be " made for a retreat, in case that... | |
 | 1810 - 600 страници
...demand this of IB, with whatever risk it maybe attended." But he added, — " I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." These were ominous words. It was apparent that he had no confidence in the patriotism of the Spaniards,... | |
 | 1810 - 602 страници
...demand this of u§, with whatever risk it may be attended." But he added, — " I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." These were ominous words. It was apparent that he had no confidence in the patriotism of the Spaniards,... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1810 - 602 страници
...demand this of of, with whatever risk it maybe attended." But he added, — " I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." These were ominous words. It was apparent that he had no confidence in the patriotism of the Spaniards,... | |
 | 1812 - 724 страници
...and our duty demand this of us, with whatever risk it may be attended. — I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." — These were ominous words : it was apparent that he had no confidence in the patriotism of the Spaniards,... | |
 | 1812 - 844 страници
...demand this of us, BOOK III. CHAP. vir. with whatever risk it may be attended. I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for, if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it. Let Sir John Moore all your preparations, as far as provisions, &c. go, to sir David Baird. • continue... | |
 | Robert Southey - 1823 - 844 страници
...demand this of us, with whatever risk it may be attended." But he added, " I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." These were ominous words. It was apparent that he had no confidence in the patriotism of the Spaniards,... | |
 | 1823 - 832 страници
...Madrid. He seems to have been suspicious of them from the first : for he says, " I mean to proceed bridle in hand ; for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." Moreover, he knew that the passes of Somosierra and Guadarama were in the hands of the French, and... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1827 - 430 страници
...hazarding an advance, at whatever risk. But he added these ominous words : " I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it." The fate of Madrid was soon decided ; but, as is generally believed, not without great treachery on... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1827 - 394 страници
...hazarding an advance, at whatever risk. But he added these ominous words ; " I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have » run for it." The fate of Madrid was soon decided ; but, as is generally believed, not without great... | |
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I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it. 
