Vulgar words in The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 (Page 1)
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They were over the first ditch, and retired, _damn them_!
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When the signal-lieutenant called out, that number 39, (to discontinue the action) was thrown out by the commander in chief, then about four miles off, Lord Nelson refused to believe it: but, when he was again assured, he exclaimed--"Then, damn the signal; take no notice of it, and hoist mine for closer battle: that is the way I answer such signals!"
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He again exclaimed--"Now, nail mine to the mast!" and, turning to Captain Foley, with admirable good-humour said--"Foley, you know I have lost an eye, and have a right to be blind when I like; and, damn me, if I'll see that signal!"