As night fell, Gordon shortened sail to meet "Vénus" (which had outdistanced "Victor"), but the French flagship also slowed to allow the corvette to catch up and so Gordon increased sail once more, leading Hamelin southwest towards Île Bourbon.
As night fell, Gordon shortened sail to meet "Vénus" (which had outdistanced "Victor"). The French flagship also slowed to allow the corvette to catch up. Gordon increased sail once more, leading Hamelin southwest towards Île Bourbon.