"agamemnon" had suffered severe damage to its rigging and sails from the french fire, and should the french have attempted a united attack, nelson would have had difficulty manoeuvering in the battle. nelson called together his officers and held a council of war to decide whether the action should be renewed in this state or whether "agamemnon" should withdraw. this consultation was unusual in the royal navy, but provided nelson with support from his crew should he be questioned on the point when he returned to the fleet. the council decided to pause and allow the crew to eat a meal before reengaging the french, but the conclusion was moot as perrée also declined to renew the action. by 12:00 repairs on "melpomène" were sufficient to allow the french to withdraw. losses on "agamemnon" were one sailor killed and six wounded, much lower than reported casualties of 24 killed and 50 wounded on "melpomène".