The History of England, Band 5A. J. Valpy, 1835 |
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... engaged in illegal practices , they would send those who appeared most guilty to serve on board the navy ; and these orders his lordship undertook to see executed . His conduct was as much applauded by government as condemned by ...
... engaged in illegal practices , they would send those who appeared most guilty to serve on board the navy ; and these orders his lordship undertook to see executed . His conduct was as much applauded by government as condemned by ...
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... engaged in the combat : the horrid scene took place in a meadow near Auray , which is still held in high veneration by the people , under the denomination of the ' field of the martyrs . ' The broken remains of this expedition were ...
... engaged in the combat : the horrid scene took place in a meadow near Auray , which is still held in high veneration by the people , under the denomination of the ' field of the martyrs . ' The broken remains of this expedition were ...
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... engaged in a correspondence with the malcontents of Alsace , and from them he learned that Pichegru was not altogether inaccessible to negociation : in fact , this illustrious officer was , on many accounts , dis- contented with his own ...
... engaged in a correspondence with the malcontents of Alsace , and from them he learned that Pichegru was not altogether inaccessible to negociation : in fact , this illustrious officer was , on many accounts , dis- contented with his own ...
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... engaged , and so tremendous the issue of its conflicts . France had three objects in contem- plation : an invasion of Germany ; another of Italy ; and the subjugation of La Vendée , which , by its connexion with the royalists and ...
... engaged , and so tremendous the issue of its conflicts . France had three objects in contem- plation : an invasion of Germany ; another of Italy ; and the subjugation of La Vendée , which , by its connexion with the royalists and ...
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... engaged . A column of the stoutest grenadiers was formed , and prepared to cross ; but its front was shattered by a shower of balls , and 700 men fell at one discharge : the column , re- coiling at this blow , hesitated for a time ...
... engaged . A column of the stoutest grenadiers was formed , and prepared to cross ; but its front was shattered by a shower of balls , and 700 men fell at one discharge : the column , re- coiling at this blow , hesitated for a time ...
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Seite 286 - His plan of defence was as well conceived and as original as the plan of attack. He formed the fleet in a double line, every alternate ship being about a cable's length to windward of her second ahead and astern. Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory.
Seite 71 - He made signal to tack in succession. Nelson, whose station was in the rear of the British line, perceived that the Spaniards were bearing up before the wind, with an intention of forming their line, going large, and joining their separated ships; or else, of getting off without an engagement. To prevent either of these schemes, he disobeyed the signal without a moment's hesitation, and ordered his ship to be wore. This at once brought him into action with the Santissima Trinidad...
Seite 129 - For the like purpose it would be fit to propose, that all laws in force at the time of the union, and all the courts of civil and ecclesiastical jurisdiction, within the respective kingdoms, shall remain as now by law established within the same, subject only to such alterations or regulations from time to time, as circumstances may appear to the parliament of the United Kingdom to require.
Seite 232 - I have been actuated by a sincere disposition for the maintenance of peace. It is, nevertheless, impossible for me to lose sight of that established and wise system of policy by which the interests of other states are connected with our own ; and I cannot, therefore, be indifferent to any material change in their relative condition and strength.
Seite 111 - ... distance, full into the bows of our van ships. It was received in silence: the men on board every ship were employed aloft in furling sails, and below in tending the braces, and making ready for anchoring. A...
Seite 114 - 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 ; the four certainly could not if the Culloden had got into action ; and if the frigates...
Seite 203 - Renew hostilities !" cried Nelson to one of his friends, for he understood French enough to comprehend what was said, though not to answer it in the same language; "tell him we are ready at a moment ! Ready to bombard this very night...
Seite 286 - I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events, and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this great opportunity of doing my duty.
Seite 113 - Swiftsure, which opened a steady fire on the quarter of the Franklin, and the bows of the French admiral. At the same instant, Captain Ball, with the Alexander...