The Life of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, K.B.John Murray, 1833 |
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... British nation , with the inconstancy inherent in the people , had first been cla- morous for war , and latterly for peace ; and that of Amiens had been concluded , with little expectation of its permanency ; for the empire of France ...
... British nation , with the inconstancy inherent in the people , had first been cla- morous for war , and latterly for peace ; and that of Amiens had been concluded , with little expectation of its permanency ; for the empire of France ...
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... army lingered at Boulogne , consuming his resources . The British minister was resolute , and con- * Near Richmond , where Mrs. Moore lived . fident that the country could defend itself without an ally 14 [ 1804 . LIFE OF SIR JOHN MOORE .
... army lingered at Boulogne , consuming his resources . The British minister was resolute , and con- * Near Richmond , where Mrs. Moore lived . fident that the country could defend itself without an ally 14 [ 1804 . LIFE OF SIR JOHN MOORE .
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... British empire his physical powers , but not his mental , were in the wane . quickly commenced a negotiation with Aus- tria and Russia , to form a coalition to put a stop to the usurpations of France , and to restore order to Europe ...
... British empire his physical powers , but not his mental , were in the wane . quickly commenced a negotiation with Aus- tria and Russia , to form a coalition to put a stop to the usurpations of France , and to restore order to Europe ...
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... British forces in that island had been augmented to twelve thou- sand men , under the command of a most dis- tinguished officer , Sir John Stuart . General Fox was sent to supersede him , and also was appointed Minister . This double ...
... British forces in that island had been augmented to twelve thou- sand men , under the command of a most dis- tinguished officer , Sir John Stuart . General Fox was sent to supersede him , and also was appointed Minister . This double ...
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... British force . This fallacious representation was in every particular con- firmed by her ministers : which induced Sir John Stuart to embark nearly five thou- sand men , with whom he landed in the bay of St. Euphemia , on the 1st of ...
... British force . This fallacious representation was in every particular con- firmed by her ministers : which induced Sir John Stuart to embark nearly five thou- sand men , with whom he landed in the bay of St. Euphemia , on the 1st of ...
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Seite 234 - We thought, as we hollowed his narrow bed And smoothed down his lonely pillow, That the foe and the stranger would tread o'er his head, And we far away on the billow! Lightly they'll talk of the spirit that's gone, And o'er his cold ashes upbraid him — But little he'll reck, if they let him sleep on In the grave where a Briton has laid him.
Seite 234 - By the struggling moonbeam's misty light, And the lantern dimly burning. No useless coffin enclosed his breast, Nor in sheet nor in shroud we wound him; But he lay, like a warrior taking his rest, With his martial cloak around him. Few and short were the prayers we said, And we spoke not a word of sorrow; But we steadfastly gazed on the face of the dead, And we bitterly thought of the morrow.
Seite 234 - Slowly and sadly we laid him down, From the field of his fame fresh and gory; We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone, But we left him alone with his glory.
Seite 227 - Anderson, you know that I have ' always wished to die this way. I hope the ' people of England will be satisfied! I hope ' my country will do me justice!
Seite 233 - Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note, As his corse to the rampart we hurried ; Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot O'er the grave where our hero we buried. We buried him darkly at dead of night, The sods with our bayonets turning ; By the struggling moonbeam's misty light And the lantern dimly burning. No useless coffin enclosed his breast...
Seite 224 - It is as well as it is. I had rather it should go out of the field with me ;" and in that manner, so becoming to a soldier, Moore was borne from the fight.
Seite 236 - During the season of repose, his time was devoted to the care and instruction of the officer and soldier; in war, he courted service in every quarter of the globe. Regardless of personal considerations, he esteemed that to which his country called him the post of honour ; and by his undaunted spirit, and unconquerable perseverance, he pointed the way to victory. His country, the object of his latest solicitude...
Seite 227 - I hope the People of England will be satisfied! - I hope my Country will do me justice! Anderson, - you will see my friends as soon as you can. - Tell them, every thing - Say to my mother.
Seite 228 - As he spoke these words, Major Colborne, his military secretary, entered the room. He addressed him with his wonted kindness; then, turning to Anderson, said, 'Remember you go to Willoughby...