 | Anna Maria Hall - 818 pagina’s
...Englishman visiting the Danish capital will not fail to be reminded of Nelson's memorable expression : — " The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English." And yet Nelson wrote these words whilst a thousand pieces of artillery roaring around, proved that... | |
 | 1847 - 202 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...and should never be the enemies, of the English." His secretary offered him a wafer, but it was refused, and a sailor sent to the cockpit for a candle... | |
 | William Cooke Taylor - 1849 - 420 pagina’s
...resolved to appeal to the crown prince, to whom he wrote the following letter : — " Vice-adrniral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when...and should never be the enemies, of the English." This letter, sealed with due formality, was sent ashore. A truce was concluded ; and while the Danes... | |
 | Joseph Allen - 1852 - 660 pagina’s
...thus : — "Vice- Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck...are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of England." A wafer was handed his lordship for the letter ; but with that coolness and ability which... | |
 | Robert Southey - 1853 - 288 pagina’s
...displayed thau now, he retired into the stern gallery, and wrote thus to the Crown Prince—" Vice- Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark when...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was given him ; but he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter with wax,... | |
 | J. Bradshawe Walker - 1853 - 166 pagina’s
...follows:— " Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck...the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of England." On writing this laconic epistle, a wafer was given to him ; but he said, this was not a time... | |
 | Joseph ALLEN (of Greenwich Hospital.) - 1853 - 290 pagina’s
...thus : — " Vice- Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when no longer resisting. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck...are the brothers, and should never be the enemies of England." A wafer was handed his lordship for the letter; but with that coolness and ability which... | |
 | 1853 - 844 pagina’s
...that he lias taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. Thu brave Danes are the brothers and should never be the enemies, of the English.' He sealed this in an unusually formal manner, saying, that 'it wasnotime to appear hurried.' Captain... | |
 | Sir Archibald Alison - 1854 - 382 pagina’s
...British Sag; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set fire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the...and should never be the enemies, of the English." A messenger was despatched for sealing-wax; while returning with it, his head was carried off by a cannon-ball.... | |
 | William Freke Williams - 1854 - 818 pagina’s
...British flag ; but if 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...brothers, and should never be the enemies of the English." Having finished his letter, an aide-decamp presented him with a wafer. " No," said the hero, "this... | |
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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... 
