The life of Nelson, Volume 1

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John Murray, 1827
 

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Page 236 - A port -fire also fell into the main-royal of the Alexander ; the fire which it occasioned was speedily extinguished. Captain Ball had provided, as far as human foresight could provide, against any such danger. All the shrouds and sails of his...
Page 121 - ... ships, two against Bastia in my ship, four boat actions, and two villages taken. and twelve sail of vessels burnt. I do not know that any one has done more. I have had the comfort to be always applauded by my commander-in-chief, but never to be rewarded : and, what is more mortifying, for services in which I have been wounded, others have been praised, who, at the same time, were actually in bed, far from the scene of action. They have not done me justice. But, never mind, I'll have a Gazette...
Page 215 - I am before your lordships' judgment; and if, under all circumstances, it is decided that I am wrong, I ought, for the sake of our country, to be superseded; for at this moment, when I know the French are not in Alexandria, I hold the same opinion as off Cape Passaro - that, under all circumstances, I was right in steering for Alexandria: and by that opinion I must stand or fall.
Page 69 - ... public good. Duty is the great business of a sea officer : all private considerations must give way to it, however painful.
Page 142 - is slow beyond all description; and I begin to think that the emperor is anxious to touch another four millions of English money. As for the German generals, war is theii H2 trade, and peace is ruin to them; therefore, we cannot expect that they should have any wish to finish the war.
Page 173 - I found Captain Berry in possession of the poop, and the Spanish ensign hauling down. I passed with my people and Lieutenant Pearson, on the larboard gangway, to the forecastle, where I met two or three Spanish officers prisoners to my seamen — they delivered me their swords.
Page 228 - Captain Peyton in the Defence took his station ahead of the Minotaur, and engaged the Franklin, the sixth in the line, by which judicious movement the British line remained unbroken. The Majestic...
Page 237 - GENEREUX, the two rear ships of the enemy, were the only French ships of the line which had their colours flying; they cut their cables in the forenoon, not having been engaged, and stood out to sea, and two frigates with them. The ZEALOUS pursued; but as there was no other ship in a condition to support Captain Hood, he was recalled. It was generally believed by the officers that if Nelson had not been wounded, not one of these ships could have escaped.
Page 90 - I am now only a captain ; but I will, if I live, be at the top of the tree.
Page 190 - They pushed on for the Theseus. When they came along-side, he peremptorily refused all assistance in getting on board, so impatient was he that the boat should return, in hopes that it might save a few more from the Fox.

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