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
| Nelson Thomas and sons, ltd - 1881 - 134 pages
...with France against England. 4. During the Battle of Copenhagen, Nelson wrote to the Crown Prince : "The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English." The words were true in a double sense. The Danes and the English belong to the same race, and they... | |
| Nelson Thomas and sons, ltd - 1881 - 264 pages
...their colours flred upon the boats sent to take possession of them, Nelson wrote to the Crown Prince : "The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English ; " referring to their common Teutonic origin and to the mingling of the races. 5 Elsittore'.— A... | |
| James Booth (head master of the Caledonian schools, Liverpool) - 1881 - 232 pages
...thy wild and stormy steep, * Elsinore ! 3 1 ' Yc arc brothers.' Nelson wrote to the Crown Prince, ' The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English' — referring to their common origin from the ancient Germans. - Elsinore, n seaport in the island... | |
| William Henry Davenport Adams - Great Britain - 1882 - 408 pages
...Denmark when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covers 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." At... | |
| George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1883 - 884 pages
...when ehe 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 bravo... | |
| Frederick Whymper - 1883 - 712 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... | |
| Charles Wilkins - Wales - 1884 - 612 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...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was then given him, but he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter with... | |
| Charles Wilkins - Wales - 1884 - 606 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...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was then given him, bul he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter with... | |
| Thomas Morrison (LL.D.) - 1884 - 296 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...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... | |
| John George Edgar - Death - 1884 - 492 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." This letter had the desired effect. The cannonading ceased, and a truce was soon entered upon. The... | |
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