Mutine

"Mutine," he learned that he was to expect the reinforcement, which converted his division into a fleet, and enlarged his mission from one of mere reconnoissance to the duty of overtaking and destroying a great maritime expedition.

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Hamilton, in his own congratulatory letter by the "Mutine," called him

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

For the same reason it was not until the 14th that the "Mutine" could be sent off with duplicates, to go direct to the Admiralty by way of

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

Besides this good news, the "Mutine" brought word of another misfortune, more irretrievable than the loss of spars.

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On the 26th, being two hundred and fifty miles from Alexandria, Nelson sent the "Mutine" ahead to communicate with the place and get information; a single vessel being able to outstrip the progress of a body of ships, which is bound to the speed of its slowest member.

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The "Mutine" was all he had to replace the missing frigates.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

The news of the victory had been brought three weeks before by the "Mutine," on the 1st of September.

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Troubridge was now sent ahead in the "Mutine" to communicate with Sir William

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

Had he seen the captain of the stranger himself, he might have found out more, for he was a shrewd questioner, and his intellect was sharpened by anxiety, and by constant dwelling upon the elements of the intricate problem before him; but the vessel had been boarded by the "Mutine," three hours before, and was now beyond recall.

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By Nelson's orders the "Mutine" sailed in a few days to meet him with despatches, and on the 14th of September joined the division off

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