The Life and Reign of William the Fourth, Τόμος 1Fisher, Son & Company, 1857 |
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... army in Germany , he was particularly struck with the ability and valour displayed by a sergeant belonging to his own regiment . Having often noticed the gallantry , and made inquiries into the private character of the man , his Royal ...
... army in Germany , he was particularly struck with the ability and valour displayed by a sergeant belonging to his own regiment . Having often noticed the gallantry , and made inquiries into the private character of the man , his Royal ...
Σελίδα 30
... , two ships of the line , two frigates , and the same number of fire - ships . But the French minister thought the scheme too narrow . An army of thirty thousand men , therefore , was assembled ; CAUSE OF FAILURE . 31 and , instead of two.
... , two ships of the line , two frigates , and the same number of fire - ships . But the French minister thought the scheme too narrow . An army of thirty thousand men , therefore , was assembled ; CAUSE OF FAILURE . 31 and , instead of two.
Σελίδα 31
... army ; so that nothing was attempted . Thus ended a mighty enterprise , that was designed to blot England out of the map of Europe ; or at least to take from her the sovereignty of the seas - but , Parturiunt montes ; nascetur ridiculus ...
... army ; so that nothing was attempted . Thus ended a mighty enterprise , that was designed to blot England out of the map of Europe ; or at least to take from her the sovereignty of the seas - but , Parturiunt montes ; nascetur ridiculus ...
Σελίδα 45
... army , conse- quently they were obliged to be supplied from places at a distance ; and these resources , since Admiral Rodney's arrival , had been cut off . " His cruisers , in truth , not only obstructed these sup- plies , but also ...
... army , conse- quently they were obliged to be supplied from places at a distance ; and these resources , since Admiral Rodney's arrival , had been cut off . " His cruisers , in truth , not only obstructed these sup- plies , but also ...
Σελίδα 66
... army , to pounce upon him , and carry him off from the very midst of his friends and guards . The deviser of this plan was Colonel Ogden , a gallant officer , who had served with great bravery in the revolutionary army from the very com ...
... army , to pounce upon him , and carry him off from the very midst of his friends and guards . The deviser of this plan was Colonel Ogden , a gallant officer , who had served with great bravery in the revolutionary army from the very com ...
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Σελίδα 263 - An act for the safety and preservation of his Majesty's person and government against treasonable and seditious practices and attempts...
Σελίδα 276 - Such a moment was not to be lost; and, confident in the skill, valour, and discipline of the officers and men I had the happiness to command, and judging that the honour of His Majesty's arms, and the circumstances of the war in these seas, required a considerable degree of enterprize, I felt myself justified in departing from the regular system...
Σελίδα 179 - tis strange : And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths : Win -us with honest trifles, to betray us In deepest consequence.
Σελίδα 286 - It has often been my pride with you to look into the Texel, and see a foe which dreaded coming out to meet us ; my pride is now humbled indeed ! my feelings are not easily expressed ! Our cup has overflowed and made us wanton.
Σελίδα 127 - Atlantic surge Pours in among the stormy Hebrides ; Who can recount what transmigrations there Are annual made ? what nations come and go ? And how the living clouds on clouds arise ? Infinite wings ! till all the plume-dark air, And rude resounding shore are one wild cry.
Σελίδα 47 - Well does Great Britain merit the empire of the sea, when the humblest stations in her navy are filled by princes of the blood...
Σελίδα 416 - Some feelings are to mortals given, With less of earth in them than heaven ; And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refined and clear, A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek, 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head...
Σελίδα 343 - Though I do not pretend to have the power of changing Mr. Pitt's opinion, when thus unfortunately fixed, yet I shall hope his sense of duty will prevent his retiring from his present situation to the end of my life; for I can with great truth assert that I shall, from public and private considerations, feel great regret if I shall ever find myself obliged at any time, from a sense of religious and political duty, to yield to his entreaties of retiring from his seat at the Board of Treasury.
Σελίδα 285 - The British navy has ever been the support of that liberty which has been handed down to us by our ancestors, and which, I trust, we shall maintain to the latest posterity ; and that can only be done by unanimity and obedience.