FERROL

BRITISH EXPEDITION TO.—Upwards of 10,000 British landed, August, 1800, near Ferrol, commanded by Sir James Pulteney. Despairing of succe , though they had gained the heights, they re-embarked and returned to England, by order of the General, and in opposition to the wishes and advice of his officers. FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD.—Henry VIII embarked at Windsor to meet Francis I of France, at Ardres, May 31st, 1520. So much magnificence was displayed on the occasion, that the field received that name, by which it is now always known in history. FIRE SHIPS.—Used first in the 16th century. The first use of them, in the English navy, was by Lord Effing ham, in the engagement of the Armada, July, 1588. FLAG.—Acquired its present form in the 6th century, in Spain; introduced, it is said, by the Saracens.