Nelson replied, that Vado was the only place where the British fleet could lie in safety, but all places would suit his squadron; and wherever the general came to the sea-coast, there he should find it.

The Austrian repeatedly asked, if there was not a risk of losing the squadron?
and was constantly answered, that if these ships should be lost, the admiral would find others.

But all plans of co-operation with the Austrians were soon frustrated by the battle of Montenotte.

Beaulieu ordered an attack to be made upon the post of Voltri.

It was made twelve hours before the time which he had fixed, and before he arrived to direct it.