All the remainder wore, and so did the French.

Either their captains would not take the risk, or else could not force their ships through the heavy head sea.

So I expect Flinders and the 'Bully ruffians' felt elated at their performance and he intended to record 'Tkd.

ship.'") "About 3 the Russell, being a mile or two to windward of us, began to fire on the enemy's rear, as they were hauling on the larboard tack, and continued to stand on with the Thunderer and frigates, to get into their wake.

We tacked a little before the rear ship was on our beam, which enabled us to bring them to action a considerable time before the other ships could come up to our assistance.