Rounding the headland at the entrance to the bay the two ships pressed on toward the waiting French Frigate riding at anchor with a spring on the cable. This was the most tricky part of the plan and Hardie did not want to act too precipitately and jump the gun before it was too late for the French to react.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-31-2021 at 05:15.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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