They demanded that, without any further delay or inquiry, reparation should be made for all the damages which the English had sustained.

And when this demand was not complied with, they despatched orders for commencing war against the United Provinces.
Blake sailed northwards with a numerous fleet, and fell upon the herring busses, which were escorted by twelve men-of-war.

All these he either took or dispersed.

Tromp followed him with a fleet of above a hundred sail.

When these two admirals were within sight of each other, and preparing for battle, a furious storm attacked them.