CHAPTER III. HIS MARRIAGE WITH MRS. NISBET. (1784-1787.) On the Leeward Islands Station-Troubles with the American tradersDetermined action of Nelson-Proceedings against him by the traders-The trial-Remonstrance with his Commander-in-chiefThe frauds of the Americans-Approval of Nelson's conduct by the King and the Admiralty-Nelson and the brothers CollingwoodThe Spaniards and the Bullion license-Nelson and the French frigate His kindness to his midshipmen-Sketch of Nelson in 1785 by a female friend of Mrs. Nisbet-Introduction to Mrs. NisbetLove letters to her-Prince William Henry under Nelson's command -His character as an officer-Pardon of a sailor sentenced to death at the request of the Prince-Marriage March 12, 1787-Boreas paid off-Return to Burnham. HIS Station (the Leeward Island)," continues Nelson, in his Autobiography, "opened a new scene to the officers of the British Navy. The Americans, when colonists, possessed almost all the trade from America to our West India Islands; and on the return of peace, they forgot, on this occasion, that they became foreigners, and, of course, had no right to trade in the British Colonies. Our governors and Custom-House officers pretended, that by the Navigation Act they had a right to trade and all the West Indians wished what was so much to their interest. 66 Having given Governors, Custom-House officers, and Americans notice of what I would do, I seized many of their vessels, which brought all parties upon me; and I was persecuted from one island to another, so that I could not leave my ship. But conscious rectitude bore me through it; and I was supported, when the business became to be understood, from home; and I proved (and an Act |