They fought in this battle, as if there were no mean between death and victory.
D'Etrees and all the French squadron, except Rear-Admiral Martel, kept at a distance; and Brankert, instead of attacking them, bore down to the assistance of De Ruyter, who was engaged in furious combat with Prince Rupert.

On no occasion did the prince acquire more deserved honor: his conduct, as well as valor, shone out with signal lustre.

Having disengaged his squadron from the numerous enemies with whom he was every where surrounded, and having joined Sir John Chichely, his rear-admiral, who had been separated from him, he made haste to the relief of Sprague, who was hard pressed by Tromp's squadron.

The Royal Prince, in which Sprague first engaged, was so disabled, that he was obliged to hoist his flag on board the St.George; while Tromp was for a like reason obliged to quit his ship, the Golden Lion, and go on board the Comet.

The fight was renewed with the utmost fury by these valorous rivals, and by the rear-admirals, their seconds.