Captain Digby, in the DUNKIRK, received the fire of twelve of the enemy's ships, and lost not a man.
Keppel's was full of water, and he thought it sinking: a sudden squall emptied his ship; but he was informed all his powder was wet; 'Then,' said he, 'I am sorry I am safe.' They came and told him a small quantity was undamaged; 'Very well,' said he; 'then attack again.' Not above eight of our ships were engaged in obtaining that decisive victory.
The Invasion was heard of no more." [Walpole, _George Second,_ iii.
232 .-- Here is the List, accurately riddled out: 1.

FORMIDABLE, struck (about 4 P.M.): 2.

THESEE, sunk (by a tumble it made, while in action, under an unskilful Captain): 3.

SUPERBE, sunk: 4.

HEROS, struck; could not he boarded, such weather; and recommenced next day, but had to run and strand itself, and be burnt by the English;--as did (5.) the SOLEIL ROYAL (Conflans's Flagship), Conflans and crew (like those of the HEROS) getting out in time.] Invasion had been fully intended, and even, in these final days, considerably expected.