sentences:  "Bellerophon" was soon closely engaged with the French, breaking through the enemy line and closing with "Aigle".As with the other French ships in the fleet, "Aigle's" rigging and mastheads were occupied by musketeers and grenadiers, who kept up a steady fire on "Bellerophon" and took a heavy toll of sailors exposed on the British ship's deck.Much of the fire was directed at the quarterdeck, where Cooke, Cumby and Overton stood.