Nelson's Trafalgar by Roy Adkins

Author:Roy Adkins
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2010-02-28T16:00:00+00:00

The Victory’s crew cheered whenever they observed an Enemy’s Ship surrender. On one of these occasions, Lord Nelson anxiously inquired what was the cause of it, when Lieutenant Pasco, who lay wounded at some distance from His Lordship, raised himself up, and told him that another ship had struck, which appeared to give him much satisfaction. He now felt an ardent thirst, and frequently called for drink, and to be fanned with paper, making use of these words: ‘Fan, fan,’ and, ‘Drink, drink.’ This he continued to repeat, when he wished for drink or the refreshment of cool air, till a very few minutes before he expired. Lemonade, and wine and water, were given to him occasionally. He evinced great solicitude for the event of the battle, and fears for the safety of his friend Captain Hardy. Doctor Scott and Mr. Burke used every argument they could suggest, to relieve his anxiety. Mr Burke told him ‘the Enemy were decisively defeated, and that he hoped his Lordship would still live to be himself the bearer of the joyful tidings to his country.’ He replied, ‘It is nonsense, Mr. Burke, to suppose I can live: my sufferings are great, but they will all be soon over.’ Dr. Scott entreated His Lordship ‘not to despair of living,’ and said, ‘he trusted that Divine Providence would restore him once more to his dear Country and friends.’ - ‘Ah, Doctor!’ replied his Lordship, ‘it is all over, it is all over.’23

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