"I wish I could give wings," said she, "to the bearer of the news, and at the same time to our most sincere gratitude.

The whole of the sea-coast of Italy saved; and this is owing alone to the generous English.

This battle, or, to speak more correctly, this total defeat of the regicide squadron, was obtained by the valour of this brave admiral, seconded by a navy which is the terror of its enemies.

The victory is so complete that I can still scarcely believe it; and if it were not the brave English nation, which is accustomed to perform prodigies by sea, I could not persuade myself that it had happened.

It would have moved you to have seen all my children, boys and girls, hanging on my neck, and crying for joy at the happy news.