Hardy, who was a few steps from him, turning round, saw three men raising him up. " They have done for me at last, Hardy ! " said he. " I hope not ! " cried Hardy. " Yes," he replied ; " my back-bone is shot through... The Life of Nelson - Page 261by Robert Southey - 1828Full view - About this book
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