The Life of NelsonJ. & J. Harper, 1835 - Всего страниц: 309 |
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... occasion to remain there ; the said resident commissioner being , in consequence , authorized to hoist a broad pennant on board any of his Majesty's ships in that port that he might think proper . Nelson was never at a loss how to act ...
... occasion to remain there ; the said resident commissioner being , in consequence , authorized to hoist a broad pennant on board any of his Majesty's ships in that port that he might think proper . Nelson was never at a loss how to act ...
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... occasion of assuring the French captain , that understanding it was his intention to honour the British possessions with a visit , he had taken the earliest opportunity in his power to accom- pany him , in his Majesty's ship the Boreas ...
... occasion of assuring the French captain , that understanding it was his intention to honour the British possessions with a visit , he had taken the earliest opportunity in his power to accom- pany him , in his Majesty's ship the Boreas ...
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... occasion , " I am as old as the prime minister of England , and think myself as capable of commanding one of his Majesty's ships as that minister is of governing the state . " He was resolved to do his duty , whatever might be the ...
... occasion , " I am as old as the prime minister of England , and think myself as capable of commanding one of his Majesty's ships as that minister is of governing the state . " He was resolved to do his duty , whatever might be the ...
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... occasion . Though no man was a greater sufferer by the measures which Nelson had pursued , he offered in court to become his bail for £ 10,000 , if he chose to suffer the arrest . The lawyer whom he had chosen proved to be an able as ...
... occasion . Though no man was a greater sufferer by the measures which Nelson had pursued , he offered in court to become his bail for £ 10,000 , if he chose to suffer the arrest . The lawyer whom he had chosen proved to be an able as ...
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... occasion of the dispute concerning Nootka Sound , he renewed his application : and his steady friend , Prince William , who had then been created Duke of Clarence , recommended him to Lord Chat- ham . The failure of this recommendation ...
... occasion of the dispute concerning Nootka Sound , he renewed his application : and his steady friend , Prince William , who had then been created Duke of Clarence , recommended him to Lord Chat- ham . The failure of this recommendation ...
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Стр. 299 - Yet even now, not for a moment losing his presence of mind, he observed, as they were carrying him down the ladder, that the tiller ropes, which had been shot away, were not yet.
Стр. 308 - ... vouchsafed for Nelson's translation, he could scarcely have departed in a brighter blaze of glory. He has left us, not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example, which are at this hour inspiring thousands of the youth of England : a name which is our pride, and an example which will continue to be our shield and our strength.
Стр. 302 - Death was, indeed, rapidly approaching. He said to the chaplain, " 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." His articulation now became difficult ; but he was distinctly heard to say, " Thank God, I have done my duty ! " These words he repeatedly pronounced, and they were the last words which he uttered.
Стр. 301 - Hardy," said the dying Nelson, ineffectually endeavouring to raise himself from the bed: "Do you anchor." His previous order for preparing to anchor had shown how clearly he foresaw the necessity of this. Presently, calling Hardy back, he said to him in a low voice, "Don't throw me overboard:" and he desired that he might be buried by his parents, unless it should please the king to order otherwise. Then reverting to private feelings: "Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy take care of poor Lady...
Стр. 220 - 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.
Стр. 290 - ... combined fleets were distinctly seen from the Victory's deck, formed in a close line of battle ahead, on the starboard tack, about twelve miles to leeward, and standing to the south. Our fleet consisted of twenty-seven sail of the line and four frigates; theirs of thirty-three and seven large frigates. Their superiority was greater in size and weight of metal than in numbers. They had four thousand troops on board ; and the best riflemen who could be procured, many of them Tyrolese, were dispersed...
Стр. 301 - Hardy, some fifty minutes after he had left the cockpit, returned; and, again taking the hand of his dying friend and commander, congratulated him on having gained a complete victory. How many of the enemy were taken he did not know, as it was impossible to perceive them distinctly: but fourteen or fifteen at least. "That's well," cried Nelson, "but I bargained for twenty.
Стр. 111 - Success attend Admiral Nelson ! God bless Captain Miller ! We thank them for the officers they have placed over us. We are happy and comfortable, and will shed every drop of blood in our veins to support them ; and the name of the Theseus shall be immortalised as high as the Captain's.
Стр. 302 - Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy; take care of poor Lady Hamilton. 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 I" Hardy stood over him in silence for a moment or two, then knelt again, and kissed his forehead.