The battle of Waterloo. A poem / [John Haskins].

Haskins, John

Date:: 1816

Credit: The battle of Waterloo. A poem / [John Haskins]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

55/64 page 55

$+* me DO \ able battle that cannon were first used : four pieces planted on a hill are said to have done great execution among the French; but probably the effect produced is to be ascribed more to the novelty of the thing than the actual injury sus¬ tained. The king of Bohemia, who, though blind, w ould be present at this battle, causing his horse’s bridle to be tied to those of two brave knights, was slain according to his wish in fighting for France. His standard, on which wete em¬ broidered in gold, three ostrich feathers with these words, ICH DIEN, that is, / serve, was taken and brought to the prince, who, in memory of that day, bore three ostrich feathers for his crest with the same motto ; which has been continued by all succeeding princes of Wales. 8.-“ her Henry's name.’* Henry V.$

The battle of Waterloo. A poem / [John Haskins].

Licence and re-use

Contents