Each took out his glass, and they spied two ships warmly engaged at the distance of about three miles. The wind brought them both so near the French ship that those on board her had the pleasure of seeing the fight with great ease.
Chacun prend sa lunette. On aperçoit deux vaisseaux qui combattaient à la distance d'environ trois milles: le vent les amena l'un et l'autre si près du vaisseau français, qu'on eut le plaisir de voir le combat tout à son aise.