 | 1843 - 320 pages
...himself being certain, from the sensation in hrs back, and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and atterid to those to whom he might be useful; "for," said he,, "you can do nothing for me." — All... | |
 | 1844 - 580 pages
...the crew should be discouraged by the sight. The cockpit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful, "For to me," said he, "you can do nothing." All that could be done was to fan him with paper, and give him... | |
 | Manchester district Sunday school assoc - 1855 - 800 pages
...a mortal wound. He himself being certain from the pain in his back and the gush of blood within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted...nothing for me." All that could be done was to fan him, and to soothe his great thirst by cooling drink. His friend, Captain Hardy, knelt down by him, and... | |
 | Henry Schroder - 1851 - 460 pages
...through." He was immediately carried below. The cock-pit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful, " For to me,'' said he, " you can do nothing." As the action continued, however, several ships of the enemy... | |
 | Robert Southey - 1853 - 288 pages
...himself being certain, from the sensation in his back,, and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted...with paper, and frequently to give him lemonade to alleviatehis intense thirst. He wao in great pain ; and expressed much anxiety for the evont of the... | |
 | Sir Archibald Alison - 1854 - 412 pages
...the crew should be discouraged by the sight. The cockpit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful, " For to me," said he, " you can do nothing." All that could be done was to fan him with paper, and give... | |
 | Sir Archibald Alison - 1854 - 412 pages
...the crew should be discouraged by the sight. The cockpit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful, " For to me," said he, " you can do nothing." All that could be done was to fan him with paper, and give... | |
 | sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1854 - 416 pages
...the crew should be discouraged by the sight. The cockpit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful, " For to me," said he, " you can do nothing." All that could be done was to fan him with paper, and give... | |
 | William Freke Williams - 1854 - 818 pages
...entering the left shoulder, having lodged in the spine. Being satisfied that his case was hopeless, he insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and attend to those to whom he might be useful. His sufferings from pain and thirst were great; but in the midst of them he expressed much anxiety... | |
 | 1860 - 806 pages
...through." He was immediately carried below. The cock-pit was crowded with wounded and dying men ; he insisted that the surgeon should leave him and attend to those to whom he might be useful. "For to me," said he, "you can do nothing." He lived long enough to be assured that the triumph of his fleet... | |
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It was soon perceived upon examination that the wound was mortal. This, however, was concealed from all except Captain Hardy, the chaplain, and the medical attendants. He himself being certain, from the sensation in his back and the gush of blood he felt... 
