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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

Sir William Franis Patrik Napier 1785-1860 John Bartlett

 
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    Napoleon’s troops fought in bright fields, where every helmet caught some gleams of glory; but the British soldier conquered under the cool shade of aristocracy. No honours awaited his daring, no despatch gave his name to the applauses of his countrymen; his life of danger and hardship was uncheered by hope, his death unnoticed.
          Peninsular War (1810). Vol. ii. Book xi. Chap. iii.