quite weak. The good people of England will not believe, that rest of
body and mind is necessary for me! But, perhaps, this spasm may not
come again these six months. I had been writing seven hours yesterday;
perhaps, that had some hand in bringing it upon me.

I joined the fleet late on the evening of the 28th of September, but
could not communicate with them until the next morning.

I believe, my arrival was most welcome; not only to the commander of
the fleet, but also to every individual in it: and, when I came to
explain to them the _Nelson touch_, it was like an electric shock.
Some shed tears, all approved--"It was new, it was singular, it was
simple!" and, from Admirals downwards, it was repeated--"It must
succeed, if ever they will allow us to get at them! You are, my Lord,
surrounded by friends whom you inspire with confidence." Some may
be Judas's; but the majority are certainly much pleased with my
commanding them. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *




SUPPLEMENT.

_INTERESTING LETTERS_,

ELUCIDATORY

OF

Lord Nelson's Letters