On leaving Nelson's column, we proceeded along a road parallel with the river, having on our right the new barracks and on our left the Naval Hospital, which is placed in a fine airy situation, with the Denes in front and the sea beyond.  It was here that Nelson, when the fleet came into Yarmouth, visited the poor wounded seamen, and going along the wards, spoke a kind word to each.  It was by acts such as these that the admiral won the affection of his men, who used to say of him, "Our Nel is as brave as a lion, and as gentle as a lamb."