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Horatio Nelson. 1758-1805

George Barrington. 1755- ——.

True patriots all; for be it understood

We left our country for our country's good.[445:2]

Prologue written for the Opening of the Play-house at New South Wales, Jan. 16, 1796.

Henry Lee. 1756-1816.

To the memory of the Man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

Memoirs of Lee. Eulogy on Washington, Dec. 26, 1799.[445:3]

J. P. Kemble. 1757-1823.

Perhaps it was right to dissemble your love,

But—why did you kick me down stairs?[445:4]

The Panel. Act i. Sc. 1.

In the battle off Cape St. Vincent, Nelson gave orders for boarding the "San Josef," exclaiming "Westminster Abbey, or victory!"

Life of Nelson (Southey). Vol. i. p. 93.

England expects every man to do his duty.[446:1]

Life of Nelson (Southey). Vol. ii. p. 131.