"The Severn was moored in a position 1,000 miles closer to the enemy than on July 6, which made her fire much more effective." Natal Mercury.
We can well believe this.
ANOTHER INDISPENSABLE.
Chief of Village Fire Brigade. "We're all ready. Is steam up?"
Engineer (temporary). "If you want steam in this engine you'll have to get Thompson 'ome from France to show me 'ow to light the bloomin' fire."