 ... world can ever stand. I lamented to Sir George on the 13th that the signal for a general chase was not made when that for the line was hauled down, and that he did not continue to pursue, so as to keep sight of the enemy all night, to which he only...  Publications of the Navy Records Society - Pagina 1081895 - 170 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | Alfred Thayer Mahan - 1901 - 562 pagina’s
...did not continue to pursue so as to keep sight of the enemy all night ; to which he only answered, ' Come, we have done very handsomely as it is.' I could therefore say no more upon the subject." He did, however, resume the subject with Sir Charles Douglas, the chief of staff. Douglas was of the... | |
 | Esther Meynell - 1910 - 382 pagina’s
...as to keep sight of the enemy all night ; to which he only answered " We have done very handsomely." I could therefore say no more upon the subject. I...Sir Charles Douglas, upon his paying me compliments upon the conducting my division. His answer was, " Sir George chose to pursue in a body." " Why, Sir... | |
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