"Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large"

This quote is from John Byng's memoirs, and it is describing a fight he was associated with. Byng is explaining the problem of examining the enemy's force, as the wind was so low that it was difficult to form his line and distinguish any of the opponent's motions. He could just judge the enemy's force by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large. This quote highlights the trouble of fight, as even with the numbers, it was hard to assess the enemy's strength. It also reveals the importance of the wind in battle, as it can be used to assess the enemy's motions and strength. Byng's quote also reveals the significance of having the ability to properly evaluate the opponent's strength, as it can be the distinction in between victory and defeat.