Phrase by 'John Byng'
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By this time it was past six, and the enemy's van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I perceived some of their ships stretching to the northward; and I imagined they were going to form a new line.
Author: John Byng - British SoldierTime , New , Great , Past
Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large.
Author: John Byng - British SoldierWind , Judge , Numbers , Enemy
I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence.
Author: John Byng - British SoldierMe , Time , Know , I Am
The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head.
Author: John Byng - British SoldierNow , Began , Enemy , Appear
The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to.
Author: John Byng - British SoldierNext , Nothing , Morning , Enemy