Tromp, meanwhile, had been honored, as well as his captains, with gold chains and medals and fair words.
Tromp however had no great enthusiasm for subtle plotting; later in life he came to regret many of his actions.
Tromp cared for battle honours above anything else.
Tromp had guided the remainder of his fleet along the coastline, escaping certain defeat the next day, leaving eight warships and a number of merchantmen behind.
