There is no fear of a British cruiser till we get out towards Ushant.

They do not care about coming inside the islands; what with the fogs, the rocks, and the currents, it is safer outside than in.

Besides, there is little to be picked up except coasters like ourselves, and fishing boats.

There is hardly any foreign trade between Havre and Brest.

It is from there down to the mouth of the Gironde that their cruisers are so thick.