D'Estaing quits the Field, and both Fleets are scattered by a heavy Gale [75]
Howe returns to New York and collects his Fleet [76]
D'Estaing calls oft Newport; but abandons the Siege finally, taking his Fleet to Boston [77]
Critical Condition of British garrison in Newport. D'Estaing's withdrawal compels Americans to raise the siege [77]
Howe follows d'Estaing to Boston [77]
Discussion of the Conduct of the opposing Admirals [78]
Howe gives up his Command and returns to England [80]
CHAPTER V
THE NAVAL WAR IN EUROPE. THE BATTLE OF USHANT
1778
Admirals Keppel and D'Orvilliers put to Sea from Portsmouth and Brest [82]