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made a signal to leave off chasing. The Swedesbore down upon them and, the Vice-Admiral givingthe signal to renew the chase, the Swedes againendeavoured to make off. When they were justwithin gun shot the Vice-Admiral made the signal tocome to an anchor; some random shot exchanged,the Russians returning anchored by their flag; andthe Swedes under the north shore. The windshifting by the next morning gave the Russ a greatadvantage, so that in two hours’ space they mighthave cut off the Swedes’ retreat; but, neglecting thisopportunity, the Swedes plyed 1 to the windward andmade the best of their way to sea. No more of themwere seen this summer, except a small snow, takenby the Russ galleys near Wickolax when they plun-dered that place this year. In the winter Count deBuss, an Italian, Rear-Admiral of the galleys,exhibited a complaint of maleconduct against Vice-Admiral Cruys in the affair above related ; but wasnot seaman enough to allege the most materialfaults committed. The right points of this chargewere answered without much immediate prejudiceto Vice-Admiral Cruys’ character.

A List of the Fleet, 1712.

Flag Officers

Ships

Guns

Commanders

Vice-Admiral Cruys

Viborg

52

De Gruijter

—

Riga

5 2

Besemacher

—

Pernau

52

Edwards

—

Samson

40

Blorey

—

Standard

24

Wessel

—

Hobet

l6

Waldron

—

Lesela

14 :

Sinavin

—

Moncure

Squerscoff

About this time Hadley and Johnston, two1 See note 5, p. 32 , post.