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" That officer answered that considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he thought it would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured.... "
Lives of the British admirals, and naval history of Great Britain, chiefly ... - Page 490
by John Campbell - 1841
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The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Volume 2

1810 - 492 pages
...of which he never for an instant doubted; and my answer was, that considering the handsome way that battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength, and the proximity of the land, I thought that if fourteen were captured, it would be a glorious result; to...
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The Scots Magazine and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany, Volume 72

English literature - 1810 - 1018 pages
...possibility of the subsequent preservation of the prizes. My answer was, that considering the handsome manner in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial pf strength, and the proximity of the land, I thought if fourteen ships were captured it would be a...
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The Life of Nelson, Volume 2

Robert Southey - 1813 - 306 pages
...Nelson certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...satisfied with less " than twenty." Soon afterwards he asked him if he did not think there was a signal wanting. Captain Blackwood made answer, that lie...
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The Boston Spectator: Devoted to Politicks and Belles-lettres, Volume 1

United States - 1814 - 258 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...by the enemy, their apparent., determination for a. lair trial of strength, affa the situation of the land, he thought it would be a glorious result if...
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Lives of the British Admirals: Containing Also a New and Accurate ..., Volume 8

John Campbell - Great Britain - 1817 - 562 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he though* it would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured. He replied : * 1 shall not be satisfied...
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The Englishman's library [ed. by E. H. L.].

Englishman - 1824 - 420 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...offered by the enemy, their apparent determination of a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he thought it would be a glorious result...
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The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 3

Reuben Percy - Anecdotes - 1826 - 382 pages
...victory, but Nelson died," he asked Captain Blackwood " What he should consider as a victory ?" Captain B. answered, " that considering the handsome way in which...determination for a fair trial of strength, and the proximity of the land, he thought if fourteen ships were captured it would be a glorious result." Nelson...
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The Life of Nelson

Robert Southey - Admirals - 1830 - 354 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...shall not be satisfied with less than twenty." Soon afterward he asked him, if he did not think there was a signal wanting. Capt. Blackwood made answer,...
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The Life of Nelson

Robert Southey - Admirals - 1835 - 342 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome...shall not be satisfied with less than twenty." Soon afterward he asked him, if he did not think there was a signal wanting.' Capt. Blackwood made answer,...
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Tales of the Wars; Or, Naval and Military Chronicle: To which is ..., Volume 1

Great Britain - 1836 - 480 pages
...Nelson, certain of a triumphant issue to the day, asked Blackwood what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that considering the handsome...satisfied with less than twenty." Soon afterwards he asked him, if he did not think there was a signal wanting. Captain Blackwood made answer, that he...
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