"England expects that every man will do his duty" was a signal sent by Vice-Admiral of the Royal Navy Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, from his flagship as the Battle of Trafalgar was about to commence on 21 October 1805.
(also spelled Humor in some early editions) a satirical comedy play written by English playwright Ben Jonson, acted in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men.