Richard Francis
Richard Francis
Richard Franciswas an English cricketer who played for Hampshire in the last quarter of the 18th century when its matches were organised by the Hambledon Club. He is known to have been a Surrey man by birth and he had played for Surrey teams before moving to Hampshire. He made 47 known appearances in significant or first-class matches from 1773 until 1793. It is possible he had a brother who made one appearance for Hampshire in 1775...
aroused morning
Between 2 and 3 in the morning of the 19th inst. I was aroused by the cry that the enemy was upon us.
holding lifting major question
The major lifting has been done. Now it's just a question of holding it together.
surrounded
Wherever we halted we were surrounded by wandering troops of Bedouins.
disappointment giving mind
How melancholy a thing is success. Whilst failure inspirits a man, attainment reads the sad prosy lesson that all our glories "Are shadows, not substantial things." Truly said the sayer, "disappointment is the salt of life" a salutary bitter which strengthens the mind for fresh exertion, and gives a double value to the prize.
ambition liberty slave
The dearest ambition of a slave is not liberty, but to have a slave of his own.
inspirational travel journey
Of the gladdest moments in human life...is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands.
thee manhood
Do what thy manhood bids thee do.
doctors
When doctors differ who decides amid the milliard-headed throng?
sea wings islands
One cannot look at the sea without wishing for the wings of a swallow.
fun men shining
Cease, man, to mourn, to weep, to wail; Enjoy thy shining hour of sun; We dance along Death's icy brink, But is the dance less full of fun?