The Diary of Sir John Moore, Band 1E. Arnold, 1904 |
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Seite 76 - Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give ; And in the light of truth thy Bondman let me live!
Seite 377 - Cochrane, and everything respecting it is supposed to be so well understood that it is to be hoped that no time will be lost in instantly carrying it into execution the moment we arrive upon the coast.
Seite 272 - The very disgraceful frequency of courts-martial, and the many complaints of irregularities in the conduct of the troops in this kingdom, having too unfortunately proved the Army to be in a state of licentiousness which must render it formidable to every one but the enemy...
Seite 391 - Although primarily intended for the use of schools, it may be recommended to parents who find difficulty in answering their children's questions on Bible problems, and desire to possess, in a simple and trustworthy form, a moderate statement of present-day views. THE BINDING OF THE NILE AND THE NEW SOUDAN. By the Hon. SIDNEY PEEL, AUTHOR OF ' TROOPER 8008, IY
Seite 31 - Dundas was a tall, spare man, crabbed and austere ; dry in his looks and demeanour. He had made his way from a poor condition (he told me himself that he walked from Edinburgh to London, to enter himself as a " Fireworker" in the Artillery) ; and there were peculiarities in his habits and style, which excited some ridicule amongst young officers.
Seite 272 - That the very disgraceful frequency of courts martial, and the many complaints of irregularities in the conduct of the troops in that Kingdom, had too unfortunately proved the army to be in a state of licentiousness, which must render it formidable to every one but the enemy.
Seite 375 - ABOUKIR [^ET. 39 of water and provisions for the army for a fortnight immediately after the troops had been landed. From thence, as the march of the army to Alexandria would be along the coast and always within a mile of it, boats with water and provisions might attend it and secure to the army the necessary supply. When it began to blow and a surf to rise the boats could be hauled up on the beach under the protection of the army. Captain Hollowell asserted that no part of the coast between Aboukir...
Seite 272 - Regiments, that they exert themselves, and compel from all officers under t'heir command, the strictest and most unremitting attention to the discipline, good order and conduct of their men, such as may restore the high and distinguished reputation the British troops have been accustomed to enjoy in every part of the world.
Seite 344 - He is covered with stars, ribbons, and medals, more like the Prince of an Opera than the Conqueror of the Nile. It is really melancholy to see a brave and good man, who has deserved well of his country, cutting so pitiful a figure.
Seite 229 - The troops are so infamous, that even the other evening it required every exertion in myself and the officers with me to get them to charge the brigands, who were already more than half beaten the moment they were faced. The composition of the officers is horrid. However flattering command may be to a military man, I would give the world to get quit of mine, or even to get home. I may lose my life and reputation without a possibility of doing good.