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The following correspondence, which took place between Sir James Saumarez and the French Admiral Linois, shows the deep interest Sir James took in the distressing situation of the crew of the Hannibal, of which an account was brought to him by Captain Brenton, together with the assurance that Captain Ferris and his officers would be liberated on parole. Cæsar, off Rosia Bay, 8th July 1801.
It would be simply to make him miserable to no purpose. And yet Go on, my son." And Abraham returned to his former position. "Then," continued Bruno, "Isabel pressed the child Rosia harder. She told her that she felt certain she knew where Anegay was, and she must tell it to her. At last the child burst into tears. `Oh, don't ask me! she said, `for I did love her so much!
Licorice had been absent from home, for several weeks, and when she returned, Anegay was with her, and four men were also in her company. Anegay had been very ill: very, very ill indeed, said the child. But after long hesitation she was better now. `What about the baby? asked Isabel. Rosia looked surprised. She had heard of none, except Licorice's own thee, Belasez. Had she spoken with Anegay?
To Evan Nepean, Esq. &c. &c. &c. On the return of the squadron to the Mole of Gibraltar, the following public order was issued by the Admiral. Cæsar, in Rosia Bay, 6th July 1801.
She was about twelve years of age, and was manifestly loving and desirous to oblige Isabel, who had, as I heard afterwards, shown her great kindness. She said she knew Abraham thy father well, and Licorice and Anegay. `Had Anegay been there of late? Isabel asked her. `Certainly, answered Rosia. `Was she there now? The child hesitated. But the truth came out when Isabel pressed her.
I have the honour to be Your lordship's most obedient and most humble servant, JAMES SAUMAREZ. To Right Hon. Lord Keith, K.B. &c. &c. &c. The public despatches being closed, Sir James wrote the following letters, which were sent by the same conveyance; and, as they contain his own private feelings on the occasion, they will be read with interest: Cæsar, Rosia Bay, 6th July 1801.
After this was over the people of Reate conducted me to their Tempe, to plead their cause against the people of Interamna before the consul and ten commissioners, because the Veline Lake, which had been drained by Manius Curius by cutting away the mountain, flowed into the Nar, by which means the famous Rosia has been reclaimed from the swamp, though still fairly moist.
"Old Cuntessa is engaged as nurse for Rosia the wife of Bonamy the rich usurer, and Pucella would be no good, she's as frightened of the fever as a chicken, and she has never had it." "Well, thou hast had it." "I? Oh, I'm not frightened a bit not of that. I am tremendously afraid of thee." "Of me? I shall not hinder thee, Licorice. I do not think it likely thou wouldst take it."
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