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T h e siege and bombardment o f Copenha
gen by the English are both in their causes
and consequences one ©f the most remark
able events in modern times.
Defencelefs
and unprepared as we were, the succefs o f
the British arms was obvious. So formidable
and unexpected a force as that which was
brought by the English must necessarily ob
tain a victory over a defencelefs nation, which,
founded its whole grandeur and glory on
the happy enjoyment o f an honourable
peace.
It was the golden age of our island
and our Capital. Unconcerned for more, we
confined our wishes to our native shore and
the law fu l advantages, which our trade and
a most impartial neutrality could afford*
Our eSpits were blessed by providence, and