America first; one hundred stories from our own history . ,.1^1. The Guerriere was a helpless hulk in the water. STORIES OF OUR OWN HISTORY 2G9 From that time on, the Constitution was calledOld Ironsides. The two vessels came fairly abreast, near enoughfor the men to see each other, and for good pistolshot. Ready, men, do your full duty and fire,shouted Hull. Broadside after broadside was poured into theGuerriere. First her mizzen mast fell, then herforemast was cut down, then her rigging and flag;she was soon a helpless hulk in the water. Dacres surrendered, and came on board the Con-stitutio
America first; one hundred stories from our own history . ,.1^1. The Guerriere was a helpless hulk in the water. STORIES OF OUR OWN HISTORY 2G9 From that time on, the Constitution was calledOld Ironsides. The two vessels came fairly abreast, near enoughfor the men to see each other, and for good pistolshot. Ready, men, do your full duty and fire,shouted Hull. Broadside after broadside was poured into theGuerriere. First her mizzen mast fell, then herforemast was cut down, then her rigging and flag;she was soon a helpless hulk in the water. Dacres surrendered, and came on board the Con-stitution to deliver his sword to his old Hull smilingly said, No, Dacres, you can keep the sword, for youare too brave a man to be without one. / wantthat hat you and I wagered some years ago. When Old Ironsides sailed into Boston on thelast day of August, you may well believe thepeople shouted themselves hoarse, and w^aved flags,and hung out bunting, and gave grand dinners inhonor of this great naval victory. 270 AIVIERICA FIRST TECUMSEH Tecumseh was prob
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