‘The following lines, written for the occasion, were introduced by Mr. Dignum and Mr. Sedgewick—
Again the tributary Strain
Of grateful Britons let us raise,
And to the Heroes on the Main,
Triumphant add a Nelson’s praise.
Though the Great Nation proudly boasts
Herself invincible to be;
Yet our brave Nelson still can prove
Britannia, Mistress of the Sea.
The audience were not satisfied with this repeated mark of exultation, but in the effusion of enthusiastic loyalty, called for “God save the King,” which was received with reiterated plaudits.’
‘Immediately that the news of the gallant victory obtained by Admiral Nelson was known at Lloyd’s, a subscription was opened for the relief of the widows and orphans of the brave men who perished in fighting for their country.’[42]
‘Every man in this country may address Admiral Nelson with Shakespeare,
Horatio, thou art e’en as brave a man
As e’er my understanding cop’d withal.
The Capture of the French Fleet by Nelson, has reduced Buonaparte to the situation of Macbeth,
There is no going hence, nor tarrying here.’