They returned accordingly, and being distressed by want of provisions, came into port to the general discontent of the nation.

For the satisfaction of the people, sir John Munden was tried by a court-martial and acquitted; but as this miscarriage had rendered him very unpopular, prince George dismissed him from the service.

We have already hinted that king William had projected a scheme to reduce Cadiz, with intention to act afterwards against the Spanish settlements in the West Indies.

This design queen Anne resolved to put in execution.

Sir George Rooke commanded the fleet, and the duke of Ormond was appointed general of the land forces destined for this expedition.