Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant Deeds, Daring Adventures, and Services, in the Infant State of the British NavyJ. Murray, 1845 - 495 pages |
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Page 253
... Parma ; and therein have obeyed his Lordship , much against my will , expecting your Majestie's further pleasure . " * 6 Lord Henry was then in command of the Golden Lion , Sir William Wynter in the Vanguard , and Sir Henry Palmer in ...
... Parma ; and therein have obeyed his Lordship , much against my will , expecting your Majestie's further pleasure . " * 6 Lord Henry was then in command of the Golden Lion , Sir William Wynter in the Vanguard , and Sir Henry Palmer in ...
Page 254
... Parma ; who probably had not the means , and certainly not the inclination , to come into collision with the Eng- lish forces ; not that he was deficient in talent or courage , for he had shown himself one of the ablest generals of the ...
... Parma ; who probably had not the means , and certainly not the inclination , to come into collision with the Eng- lish forces ; not that he was deficient in talent or courage , for he had shown himself one of the ablest generals of the ...
Page 257
... Parma , he speaks in terms of praise , but nothing after the termination of the contest ; nor , indeed , does it appear in any of the chronicles , whether this second son of the Protector belonged either to the army or navy , or neither ...
... Parma , he speaks in terms of praise , but nothing after the termination of the contest ; nor , indeed , does it appear in any of the chronicles , whether this second son of the Protector belonged either to the army or navy , or neither ...
Page 260
... Parma of his coming ; and to learn the state of affairs in that quarter , as well as the situation which would be most convenient for their junction . Tuesday , 26th July . — The day began with a dead calm and thick weather , which ...
... Parma of his coming ; and to learn the state of affairs in that quarter , as well as the situation which would be most convenient for their junction . Tuesday , 26th July . — The day began with a dead calm and thick weather , which ...
Page 264
... Parma . The whole of the Armada was thus formed into two divi- sions only ; the Duke himself proceeding with the van , and Don Alonzo de Leyva having the charge of the rear , " during the time that Juan Martinez was employed in putting ...
... Parma . The whole of the Armada was thus formed into two divi- sions only ; the Duke himself proceeding with the van , and Don Alonzo de Leyva having the charge of the rear , " during the time that Juan Martinez was employed in putting ...
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