On sighting the allied fleet, at about 6am, Tourville held a council of war with his captains; the advice, and his own opinion, was against action; however, Tourville felt compelled by strict orders from the king to engage.
La vederea flotei aliate, pe la ora 6am, Tourville a ținut un consiliu de război cu căpitanii săi; sfatul său personal era să nu lupte; dar Tourville se simțea obligat de ordinele stricte ale regelui de a se angaja în luptă.