FOR THE BRAVEST MAN IN ENGLAND
The sum of five hundred pounds was left by the will of a clergyman named Narcross, of Framlingham, to “the bravest man in England.” The executors of the estate applied to the Unite of Wellington, who replied : “It is generally thought that the battle of Waterloo was one of the greatest battles ever fought by the English. The success of the battle turned on the dosing of the gates of Hougoniont. These were shut in the most courageous manner, at the very nick of time, by Sir J. Macdonnel ; and he is the man to whom you must pay the five hundred pounds.” When Sir James was told of this, he said : “I cannot claim all the credit for closing the gates of ITougomont. My sergeant, John Graham seeing with me the importance of the step, rushed forward to help me ; and by your leave, I will share the legacy with him.” His modest and honourable request was granted.
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Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2045, 17 June 1907, Page 7
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165FOR THE BRAVEST MAN IN ENGLAND Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2045, 17 June 1907, Page 7
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