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.... The life of Nelson. With illustr. by Westall - Pagina 330door Robert Southey - 1877Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
| 1810 - 492 pagina’s
...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... | |
| 1810 - 1018 pagina’s
...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... | |
| Enos Bronson - 1810 - 462 pagina’s
...be content with less than twenty of them ! captain Blackwood was walking with hirn on the poop, und he asked him if he did not think there was a signal wanting. The captain replied, he " thought the whole of the fleet seemed very clearly to understand what they... | |
| Robert Southey - 1813 - 306 pagina’s
...what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent...signal wanting. Captain Blackwood made answer, that lie thought the whole fleet seemed very clearly to understand what they were about. These words were... | |
| Robert Southey - 1814 - 322 pagina’s
...what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent...him, if he did not think there was a signal wanting. Capt. Blackwood made answer, that he thought the whole fleet seemed very clearly to understand what... | |
| 1814 - 258 pagina’s
...what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered 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... | |
| John Campbell - 1817 - 562 pagina’s
...what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent...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... | |
| Englishman - 1824 - 420 pagina’s
...considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination of a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the...him if he did not think there was a signal wanting. Blackwood made answer, that he thought the whole fleet seemed very clearly to understand what they... | |
| 1826 - 370 pagina’s
..." What he should consider as a victory?" Captain B. 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 proximity of the land, he thought if fourteen ships were captured it would be a glorious result." Nelson... | |
| Robert Southey - 1830 - 354 pagina’s
...what he should consider as a victory. That officer answered, that, considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent...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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