On those occasions nothing was more remarkable than the great humanity of the man who has since been so prodigal of the blood of his fellow-creatures on the field of battle, and who was about to shed rivers of it even in Egypt, whither we were bound.

When a man fell into the sea the General-in-Chief was in a state of agitation till he was saved.

He instantly had the ship hove-to, and exhibited the greatest uneasiness until the unfortunate individual was recovered.

He ordered me to reward those who ventured their lives in this service.

Amongst these was a sailor who had incurred punishment for some fault.