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This day they engaged: the Dutch neglecting greatly the
opportunity of the wind they had of us; by which they lost the
benefit of their fire-ships. The Earl of Falmouth, Muskerry, and
Mr. Richard Boyle [Second son to the Earl of Burlington.] killed
on board the Duke's ship, the Royall Charles, with one shot:
their blood and brains flying in the Duke's face; and the head of
Mr. Boyle striking down the Duke, as some say. Earle of
Marlborough, Portland, Rear-Admirall Sansum (to Prince Rupert)
killed, and Capt. Kerby and Ableson. Sir John Lawson wounded on
the knee: hath had some bones taken out, and is likely to be
well again. Upon receiving the hurt, he sent to the Duke for
another to command the Royal Oake. The Duke sent Jordan out of
the St. George, who did brave things in her. Capt. Jer. Smith of
the Mary was second to the Duke, and stepped between him and
Captain Seaton of the Urania, (76 guns and 400 men) who had sworn
to board the Duke; killed him 200 men, and took the ship; himself
losing 99 men, and never an officer saved but himself and
lieutenant.


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