Never Break The Neutrality Of

A Fleet Of British Ships At War Are The Best Negotiators.

The Bravest Man Feels An Anxiety 'circa Praecordia' As He Enters The Battle; But He Dreads Disgrace Yet More.

Treat Every Frenchman As If He Was The Devil Himself.

The Business Of The English Commander-in-chief Being First To Bring An Enemy Fleet To Battle On The Most Advantageous Terms To Himself, (i Mean That Of Laying His Ships Close On Board The Enemy, As Expeditiously As Possible); And Secondly To Continue Them There Until The Business Is Decided.

Whoever Gains The Palm By Merit, Let Him Hold It.