Continuation of the Complete History of England, 3권Richard Baldwin, 1760 |
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234 페이지 - Lieutenant-General the Marquis of Granby, that he is persuaded that, if he had had the good fortune to have had him at the head of the cavalry of the right wing, his presence would have greatly contributed to make the decision of that day more complete and more brilliant.
192 페이지 - At length, about nine in the morning, the enemy advanced to the charge with great Order and vivacity, though their fire was irregular and ineffectual. On the contrary, the British forces reserved their shot until the French had approached within forty yards of their line : then they poured in a terrible discharge ; and continued the fire with such deliberation and spirit, as could not fail to produce a very considerable effect.
204 페이지 - If I was the judge of the point of honour of the company's officers, I would break him like glass, as well as some others of them.
293 페이지 - They likewise allowed twelve thousand eight hundred and seventy-four pounds, fifteen shillings, and ten-pence, for defraying the charge of a regiment of light dragoons, and of an additional company to the corps commanded by lieutenant colonel Vaughan.