 Vice-admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but, if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the...  The Life of Nelson - Page 135by Robert Southey - 1828Full view - About this book
 | Child rearing - 1843 - 320 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag; but if the firing is continued on the part of...and should never be the enemies, of the English." A.wafer was given him; hut he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter... | |
 | sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1843 - 882 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set fire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended... | |
 | Paul Harris Nicolas - 1845 - 438 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the british flag; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave... | |
 | Anna Maria Hall - 818 pages
...Englishman visiting the Danish capital will not fail to be reminded of Nelson's memorable expression : — " The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English." And yet Nelson wrote these words whilst a thousand pieces of artillery roaring around, proved that... | |
 | 1847 - 202 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave... | |
 | Joseph Allen - Great Britain - 1852 - 660 pages
...Denmark, when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of England." A wafer was handed his lordship for the letter ; but with that coolness and ability which... | |
 | Joseph ALLEN (of Greenwich Hospital.) - 1853 - 290 pages
...Denmark, when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of England." A wafer was handed his lordship for the letter; but with that coolness and ability which... | |
 | J. Bradshawe Walker - 1853 - 166 pages
...Denmark when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag; but if the firing is continued on the part of...the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of England." On writing this laconic epistle, a wafer was given to him ; but he said, this was not a time... | |
 | 1853 - 844 pages
...Denmark when she no longer resists. The Hue of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes that he lias taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. Thu brave Danes... | |
 | William Freke Williams - 1854 - 818 pages
...longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave... | |
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