Styria, and, in truth, he could not have done so had he wished ; our bridges were burned behind us ; our money was spent. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy - Page 27 by Charles Major - 1905 - 407 pages Full view - About this book
...relation between the naval strength of England and France, he could not possibly neglect his duty. And in truth he could not have done so had he wished it. The commanding officers in the fleet under him had been appointed not by him, but by the Admiralty...
Styria, and, in truth, he could not have done so had he wished ; our bridges were burned behind us ; our money was spent. 