Nelson reappointed to command the Mediterranean fleet, sails
in the Victory-Writes to Collingwood-Arrives off Cape
St. Mary's Arrangements Departure of Rear-admiral
Louis and five sail of the line for Gibraltar-Junction of five
others from England-Sir Robert Calder parts company
for England-The combined fleets in Cadiz appear to be
coming out-Preparations to receive them-The British fleet
steers for the Straits of Gibraltar-Last interview between
Nelson and Collingwood-The 21st of October-Forces of
the contending fleets-Error which induced Villeneuve to
sail-Nelson's order of attack-His appearance on deck,
dress, and decorations-Prayer-Preparatory arrangements-
The immortal signal, "England expects," &c.-The com-
bined fleet veer at a quarter before eight o'clock-The action
begins by the Royal Sovereign-Slaughter on board the lead-
ing ships, Victory and Temeraire-on board of Redoutable
and Fougeux-Advantage of small arms in tops rejected by
Nelson-He falls wounded-His orders-Last moments and
death-His character-Anecdotes-Redoutable is taken-
View of the conduct of Collingwood in the Royal Sovereign
-Destructive fire on the Santa Anna-She surrenders-The
battle ends with a great victory-Nineteen sail of the line
taken-Dumanoir escapes with four sail of the line-Graviua
runs with the remainder of the fleet into Cadiz-Villeneuve
made prisoner-Reflections on his conduct by French writers
-Observations on his death made by Bonaparte Gross
falsehoods and publications in French journals-Official and
correct statements by Admiral Collingwood-His public let-
ters-List of killed and wounded-Names of flag-officers of
the enemy
Anecdotes relative to the action and its suc-
ceeding events-Sequel to the battle of Trafalgar Distin-
guished conduct of Captain Malcolm of the Donegal-Cap-
ture of El Rayo-Situation of Admiral Collingwood-Extract
from Gibraltar Chronicle-Sinking of the Santissima Trini-
dad-Junction of Admiral Louis's squadron-Loss of the