by John Marshall

“ He confirmed every statement; adding, that the Médée mounted 40 guns, with a complement of nearly 300 men; that she sustained much damage, and lost several men in killed and wounded. At the subsequent capture of the Médée by the British, she was found to be armed precisely as the Prudente or Régénérée; mounting not 40, but 36 guns [2] .”
After the above brilliant exploit, Captain Searle was appointed to the Cormorant, a 20-gun ship. ”

“ Previous to his quitting the Pelican, Captain Searle appears to have fought a very gallant action with the Médée French frigate, and notwithstanding the absence of 23 of his crew, succeeded in beating her off. ”