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 44
... taken up and fortified themselves in a strong position . The Queen , de- sirous to give assistance to the King of France , ordered a body of about 3000 troops , under the command of Sir John Norris , to be conveyed to Brest . No ...
... taken up and fortified themselves in a strong position . The Queen , de- sirous to give assistance to the King of France , ordered a body of about 3000 troops , under the command of Sir John Norris , to be conveyed to Brest . No ...
Page 62
... taken within six years from the date of the patent . In a former attempt he had succeeded in getting up a small squadron ; but the subscribers became discontented , and quarrelled among themselves ; thereupon Sir Humphrey and his ...
... taken within six years from the date of the patent . In a former attempt he had succeeded in getting up a small squadron ; but the subscribers became discontented , and quarrelled among themselves ; thereupon Sir Humphrey and his ...
Page 64
... taken , in the Queen's name ( in presence of the English and foreigners assembled ) , of the harbour and two hundred leagues on every side of it , and + Hakluyt . * Hakluyt , from Hayes ' account . three distinct laws were then and ...
... taken , in the Queen's name ( in presence of the English and foreigners assembled ) , of the harbour and two hundred leagues on every side of it , and + Hakluyt . * Hakluyt , from Hayes ' account . three distinct laws were then and ...
Page 75
... taken 600 prisoners , whereof we hoped to have our choice ; but the negro ( in which nation is never or seldom found truth ) meant nothing less ; for that night he removed his camp , so that we were fain to content us with those few ...
... taken 600 prisoners , whereof we hoped to have our choice ; but the negro ( in which nation is never or seldom found truth ) meant nothing less ; for that night he removed his camp , so that we were fain to content us with those few ...
Page 79
... taken ; so there remained only the Minion and the little Judith : the latter being ordered away , as of no use , was not again met with during the voyage . Their miseries did not end here . They are best told in the Admiral's own ...
... taken ; so there remained only the Minion and the little Judith : the latter being ordered away , as of no use , was not again met with during the voyage . Their miseries did not end here . They are best told in the Admiral's own ...
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