In his impatience, he decided to give us a lesson as badly needed as it was in the case of France, to which I have alluded.

So he declared war against the United States.

It would be interesting to know what ideas the Dey had of the Republic on the other side of the Atlantic.
One good thing resulted from our flurry with France.

A number of good ships had been added to our navy.

Better still, many young officers, brave, skilful and glowing with patriotic ardor, were serving on those ships.