He was intercepted by one of our ships, who running to leeward of him soon silenced his guns, and, we concluded, had obliged him to strike.
The enemy's fleet were now collected about 3 miles to windward, carrying lights, as did ours.

We were in no regular order, it having been broken up by the chase.

A.M., employed securing the maincap, etc.

All hands kept at quarters.

Fresh breezes and hazy weather.