 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
 | English history - 1874 - 444 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...and should never be the enemies, of the English." When the note was written, his servant placed a box of wafers before him, but Nelson pushed them aside,... | |
 | 1875 - 846 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... | |
 | George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1875 - 854 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 tire all the prizes lie has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended... | |
 | George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1875 - 860 pages
...of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continmed 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... | |
 | England - 1876 - 326 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...brothers, and should never be the enemies of the English." This humane and dignified remonstrance had its effect. A flag of truce came from the shore, and next... | |
 | James Franck Bright - 1878 - 762 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... | |
 | Henry Stewart (M.A.) - 1879 - 392 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 brave men who have so nobly defended them. The... | |
 | James Franck Bright - Great Britain - 1880 - 740 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... | |
 | Henry William Dulcken - 1880 - 858 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 be obliged to set on fire all the prizes that he has taken without having the power of saving the brave... | |
 | New national reading books - 1880 - 200 pages
...resists. All your ships have struck, yielding themselves to the British flag ; but if the firing continues on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes he has taken, without having the power to save the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes... | |
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