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THE REIGN
CHAP. III.
Military regulations of the King.—War with France.—Invasion of Flanders.— Battle of Winox.—Rapid successes.—Naval engagement.—Peace.
Two such glorious victories seated George with security on the throne, But his success did not occasion the least neglect in his military preparations; he was now superior to the enemy at sea, and was determined, at all events, to preserve his superiority. Ten sail were fitting out with all expedition at Milford Haven, and other squadrons were getting ready at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Chatham, Hull, and Lynn. The King had particular reasons for not suffering his preparations to relax. The King of France was at this time busied in fitting out a large fleet, and all the ports of that kingdom, from Amsterdam to Bayonne, re-sounded
