Not only my few acquaintance here, but the people in general, met me at every corner with such handsome words, that I was obliged to retire from the public eye.

The height of glory to which your professional judgment, united with a proper degree of bravery, guarded by Providence, has raised you, few sons, my dear child, attain to, and fewer fathers live to see.

Tears of joy have involuntarily trickled down my furrowed cheeks: who could stand the force of such general congratulation?
The name and services of Nelson have sounded through this city of Bath--from the common ballad-singer to the public theatre." The good old man concluded by telling him that the field of glory, in which he had so long been conspicuous, was still open, and by giving him his blessing.
Sir Horatio, who had now hoisted his flag as rear-admiral of the blue, was sent to bring away the troops from Porto Ferrajo; having performed this, he shifted his flag to the THESEUS.

That ship, had taken part in the mutiny in England, and being just arrived from home, some danger was apprehended from the temper of the men.

This was one reason why Nelson was removed to her.