Suffren attacks and takes Trincomalee
Strategic importance of this success
Comparative condition of the two fleets in material for repairs
The English government despatches powerful reinforcements
The French court fails to support Suffren
The fourth battle between Suffren and Hughes, Sept. 3, 1782
Mismanagement and injuries of the French
Contrast between the captains in the opposing fleets
Two ships of Suffren's fleet grounded and lost
Arrival of British reinforcements under Admiral Bickerton
Approach of bad-weather season; Hughes goes to Bombay
Military situation of French and English in India
Delays of the French reinforcements under Bussy
Suffren takes his fleet to Achem, in Sumatra
He returns to the Indian coast
Arrival of Bussy
Decline of the French power on shore
The English besiege Bussy in Cuddalore by land and sea
Suffren relieves the place
The fifth battle between Suffren and Hughes, June 20, 1783
Decisive character of Suffren's action
News of the peace received at Madras
Suffren sails for France
His flattering reception everywhere
His distinguishing military qualities
His later career and death



CHAPTER XIII