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October 21, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editor of the Democratic Press contrasts the deaths of Lord Nelson, who died in anguish calling for a kiss from Captain Hardy, with Lieutenant Burrows, who remained calm on deck, refused to leave his post, and died content after 40 minutes of heroism upon receiving the enemy's sword.
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Lieut. Burrows and Admiral Nelson.
The following contrast is presented by the editor of the Democratic Press. Lord Nelson, in a struggle between the delight of victory and the dread of dying, is writhing about on his bed below, and in anguish calling to his captain, "kiss me Hardy." The inimitable Burrows is lying on deck, calm and exemplary in the agonies of dissolution, uttering not a groan nor a sound except to refuse to be carried from his station, and when the vanquished sword was brought to him, after forty minutes of inconceivable fortitude and heroism, he exercises the last remaining powers of speech only to say that he is satisfied, and dies contented.
The following contrast is presented by the editor of the Democratic Press. Lord Nelson, in a struggle between the delight of victory and the dread of dying, is writhing about on his bed below, and in anguish calling to his captain, "kiss me Hardy." The inimitable Burrows is lying on deck, calm and exemplary in the agonies of dissolution, uttering not a groan nor a sound except to refuse to be carried from his station, and when the vanquished sword was brought to him, after forty minutes of inconceivable fortitude and heroism, he exercises the last remaining powers of speech only to say that he is satisfied, and dies contented.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Tragedy
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Nelson Death
Burrows Heroism
Naval Death Contrast
Heroic Fortitude
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Burrows
Lord Nelson
Hardy
Where did it happen?
On Deck And Below On Ships
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieut. Burrows
Lord Nelson
Hardy
Location
On Deck And Below On Ships
Story Details
Contrast between Lord Nelson's anguished death, writhing and calling for a kiss from Captain Hardy, and Lieutenant Burrows' calm death on deck, refusing to leave his station and dying satisfied after receiving the vanquished sword.