A Fair Distribution


WHEN the British ships under Lord Nelson were bearing down to attack the

combined fleet off Trafalgar, the first lieutenant of the Revenge, on

going round to see that all hands were at quarters, observed one of the

men,--an Irishman,--devoutly kneeling at the side of his gun. So very

unusual an attitude exciting his surprise and curiosity he asked the man

if he was afraid. Afraid, answered the tar, no, your honor; I was

only praying that the enemy's shot may be distributed in the same

proportion as the prize-money,--the greatest part among the

officers.



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