In a few weeks, they had repaired and manned their fleet; and they equipped some Ships of a larger size than any which they had hitherto sent to sea.

Tromp issued out, determined again to fight the victors, and to die rather than to yield the contest.
He met with the enemy, commanded by Monk; and both sides immediately rushed into the combat.

Tromp, gallantly animating his men, with his sword drawn, was shot through the heart with a musket ball.

This event alone decided the battle in favor of the English.

Though near thirty ships of the Dutch were sunk and taken, they little regarded this loss compared with that of their brave admiral.
Meanwhile the negotiations of peace were continually advancing.