 | sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1835 - 830 pagina’s
...flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of j Denmark, he must set fire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was brought him ; he ordered a candle from the cockpit, and sealed the letter deliberately with wax. "... | |
 | 1836 - 884 pagina’s
...enemy were in his power, Lord Nelson retired and wrote the following note to the Crown Prince : — " Vice-admiral Lord ! Nelson has been commanded to spare...and should never be the enemies of the English.'' This note was addressed " To the brothers of Englishmen, the Danes." It must not, however, be concealed,... | |
 | Horatio Nelson Nelson (Viscount), Matthew Henry Barker - 1836 - 500 pagina’s
...will blow them into the air along with their crews who have so nobly defended them. The brave Daneg are the brothers and should never be the enemies of the English." He addressed it " To the brothers of Englishmen, the brave Danes." A wafer was presented to him to... | |
 | 1837 - 260 pagina’s
...open a negotiation." He retired into the stern-gallery, and wrote thus to the crown prince : — " Vice-admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him for this letter ; but he ordered wax and a candle, saying, " This is no time to appeal-... | |
 | 1837 - 538 pagina’s
...and open a negotiation." He retired into the stern-gallery, and wrote thus to the crown prince: — " Vice-admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him for this letter ; but he ordered wax and a candle, saying, " This is no time to appear... | |
 | Margaret Fraser Tytler - 1838 - 344 pagina’s
...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...brothers, and should never be the enemies of the English." This letter had the desired effect. The battle was now over; the sound of war had ceased: but who could... | |
 | 1838 - 120 pagina’s
...may take possession of his prizes, or he will blow them into the air, along with their brave crews, who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes are...and should never be the enemies, of the English.' " This letter was conveyed on shore through the contending fleets, by Captain Sir Frederick Thesiger,... | |
 | sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1841 - 764 pagina’s
...flag . but ¡f tiie flr¡ng ¡s continued on the part of Denmark, he must set lire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him; he ordered a candle from the cockpit, and sealed the letter deliberately with wax. " This... | |
 | 1843 - 320 pagina’s
...signally displayed than now, he retired into the stern-gallery, and wrote thus to the Crown Prince : ". Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare...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... | |
 | Paul Harris Nicolas - 1845 - 438 pagina’s
...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...are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of Englishmen." A wafer was then brought, but Nelson ordered a candle, and sealing the letter with wax,... | |
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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 prizes that he... 
