Lord Hood sailed in quest of them toward the islands of Hieres.

The AGAMEMNON was with him.

"I pray God," said Nelson, writing to his wife, "that we may meet their fleet.

If any accident should happen to me, I am sure my conduct will be such as will entitle you to the royal favour; not that I have the least idea but I shall return to you, and full of honour: if not, the Lord's will be done.

My name shall never be a disgrace to those who may belong to me.