CHAPTER X.

WAR WITH THE TURKS 126

Arrival at Corfu 127

Council of War 127

Resolution to give Battle 127

Arbitrary Conduct of Veniero 128

Passage across the Sea of Iona 128

Fall of Famagosta 128

The Enemy in Sight 129

Preparations for Combat 129

Final Instructions of Don John 129

Approach of the Turkish Fleet 130

Its Form and Disposition 130

Change in the order of Battle 131

Last Preparation of the Christians 131

Battle of Lepanto 132

Left Wing of the Allies turned 132

Right Wing, under Doria, broken 132

Don John and Ali Pasha engaged 133

Superior Fire of the Spaniards 133

Bird's-eye View of the Scene 134

Venetians victorious on the Left 134

Continued Struggle in the Centre 135

Turkish Admiral boarded 135

Death of Ali Pasha 135

Victory of the Christians 136

Flight of Uluch Ali 137

Chase and Escape 137

Allies take Shelter in Petala 137