The French were unable to escape Escaping , and Laforey 's ship , the fifth rate , engaged Hostile_encounter the French corvette `` Confiante '' , while two smaller British ships chased Self_motion the `` Vésuve '' .

`` Vésuve '' had suffered Bodily_harm less than the `` Confiante '' and troops onshore were able to protect Preserving her from further attack Attack until her crew could bring Bringing her into the nearby harbour of Sallenelles .