“Ville de Paris, at Sea, 5th Nov., 1809.
“Sir,
“Having transmitted to the Secretary of the Admiralty your letter describing the particulars of the attack made on the fort, and defences of the Island of Lussin, and of the surrounding Islands, I am commanded by their Lordships to convey their sentiments of admiration at the intrepidity, zeal, and judgment so eminently displayed on that occasion, and I beg you will please to communicate the same to the officers, seamen, and marines, employed under your orders on that service.
“I am, &c.
“COLLINGWOOD.”
“Captain Brenton, H.M.S. Spartan.”
CHAPTER XIII.
RETURN TO MALTA TO REFIT.—SUDDEN OFFER OF JOINING THE EXPEDITION AGAINST THE IONIAN ISLANDS AS SUDDENLY ACCEPTED.—CAPTURE OF ZANTE, CEPHALONIA, AND CERIGO.—APPROBATION OF LORD COLLINGWOOD.—CRUIZE ON THE COAST OF ITALY.—ACTION OFF NAPLES, VICTORY, AND SEVERE WOUND; CARRIED TO PALERMO AND MALTA.—LETTERS ON THE SUBJECT, AND EXTRACT FROM HIS PERSONAL MEMORANDA.—SAILS FOR ENGLAND.