Nor long the Belgians could that fleet sustain,

Which did two generals' fates, and Cæsar's bear;

Each several ship a victory did gain,

As Rupert or as Albemarle were there.

192.

Their battered admiral too soon withdrew,

Unthanked by ours for his unfinished fight;

But he the minds of his Dutch masters knew,

Who called that providence, which we called flight.

193.