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" The most triumphant death is that of the martyr ; the most awful that of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid that of the hero in the hour of victory ; and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been vouchsafed for Nelson's translation, he could... "
Andalucia, Ronda and Granada, Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia; the portions ... - Page 146
by Richard Ford - 1855
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Select Reviews, and Spirit of the Foreign Magazines, Volume 4

Enos Bronson - Literature, Modern - 1810 - 462 pages
...most awful, that of the martyred patriot; the most splendid, that of the hero in the hour of victory; and, if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example which are at this hour inspiring hundreds of the youth of England; a name which is our pride...
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The Life of Nelson, Volume 2

Robert Southey - 1813 - 306 pages
...most awful, that of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid, that of the hero in the hour of victory: and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example, which are at this hour inspiring hundreds of the youth of England: a name which is our...
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Time's Telescope for ... ; Or, A Complete Guide to the Almanack

Almanacs, English - 1816 - 420 pages
...most awful, that of the martyred patriot; the most splendid, that of the hero in the hour of victory : and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...scarcely have departed in a brighter blaze of glory.' The British fleet consisted of twenty-seven sail of the line, and four frigates ; theirs of thirty-three,...
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The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent ..., Volume 6

Francis Wrangham - Great Britain - 1816 - 532 pages
...that of the martyred patriot; the most splendid, that of the hero expiring in the hour of victory. He has left us, not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example, which are at this hour inspiring hundreds of the youth of England ; a name, which is pur...
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The Diorama of Life, Or, The Macrocosm and Microcosm Displayed ...

Andrew Wilkie - Anecdotes - 1824 - 348 pages
...awful, that of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid, that of the hero, in the hour of victory ; and, if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example, which are, at this hour, inspiring hundreds of the youth of England ; — a name which...
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The Every-day Book: Or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports ...

William Hone - Calendars - 1827 - 858 pages
...awful, that of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid, that of the hero in the hour of victory : and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...scarcely have departed in a brighter blaze of glory .'•• Baked H'ardn,,—M hot ! Who knows what I havo got?" NATI'RA LIST'S CALENDAR. Mean Temperature...
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The United Service Journal and Naval and Military Magazine, Part 1

Military art and science - 1832 - 602 pages
...ambassadors at the neighbouring courts, to guide their conduct by the exploits which he had achieved. He has left us, not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example which are at this hour inspiring thousands of the youth of England : a name which is our...
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The Life of Nelson

Robert Southey - Admirals - 1830 - 354 pages
...most awful that of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid that of the hero in the hour of victory : and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been...not indeed his mantle of inspiration, but a name and an example, which are at this hour inspiring thousands of the youth of England : a name which is our...
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The Every-day Book and Table Book: Or, Everlasting Calendar of ..., Volume 2

William Hone - Days - 1830 - 868 pages
...martyred patriot ; the most splendid, that of the hero in the how of victory : and if the chariot »wi the horses of fire had been vouchsafed for Nelson's translation, he could scarcely Live departed in a brighter blaze of glory."* WanUn*— til hot r Who knows what I have got ?' ' N...
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The anniversary calendar, natal book, and universal mirror, Volume 2

Anniversary calendar - 1832 - 600 pages
...most awful, thai of the martyred patriot ; the most splendid that of the hero in the hour of victory: and if the chariot and the horses of fire had been vouchsafed tot Nelson's translation, he conkl scarcely have depaited in a brighter blaze of glory. He has left...
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