Chapter 2

HIS SERVICES FROM 1778 TO 1791.

Influence of the late campaigns on his character--His extraordinary strength and activity--Narrow escapes from drowning--Appointed to a guard-ship--Presses for active employment, and proposes to resign his commission--Appointed to the _Licorne_--Becomes First Lieutenant of the _Apollo_, Captain Pownoll--Action with the _Stanislaus_, French frigate; Captain Pownoll killed, enemy driven on shore--His letter on the occasion to Earl Sandwich--Promoted to be a Commander--Anecdote in relation to his promotion--Appointed to the _Hazard_--Appointed to the _Pelican_--Gallant action--Promoted to be a Post-Captain--Appointed to the temporary command of the _Artois_--Captures an enemy's cruiser--Anecdote of Captain Macbride--Marriage--Appointed to the _Winchelsea_ frigate--Conduct in her--Appointed to the _Salisbury_, Vice-Admiral Milbanke--Anecdote of Lord Thurlow. page 28