Sir Edward Cecil, lately created Viscount Wimbleton, was intrusted with the command.

He sailed immediately for Cadiz, and found the bay full of Spanish ships of great value.

He either neglected to attack these ships or attempted it preposterously.

The army was landed, and a fort taken; but the undisciplined soldiers, finding store of wine, could not be restrained from the utmost excesses.

Further stay appearing fruitless, they were reembarked; and the fleet put to sea with an intention of intercepting the Spanish galleons.