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‘Really, I do not see the signal!’
By Robert Southey
During the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, Horatio Nelson decided it was time to turn a blind eye.
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Cut From Other Cloth
From The Naval Sketch-Book
While inspecting troops in Colchester for duty against Napoleon, the Duke of York came upon one man who gave new meaning to the word Veteran.
81
The Little Dog of Castiglione
By Helen Maria Williams
Nothing seemed likely to stop Napoleon Bonaparte from conquering Europe, but one little fellow slowed him up a bit.
82
Joseph Boruwlaski
By William Burdon
William Burdon gives us a character sketch of his friend the ‘Count’, who did not let his small stature cramp his style or narrow his mind.
83
A Debt to a Hero
By Joseph Boruwlaski
A veteran of the Battle of Salamanca in 1812 was boasting of his lieutenant’s bravery when his wife sprung some unwelcome news upon him.
84
Mistress Liberty
By George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
Lord Halifax tacks gratefully into the Winds of Liberty, though he trims his sails to avoid being blown into republicanism.
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