At four o'clock in the morning of 21 October Nelson ordered the Victory to turn
towards the approaching enemy fleet, and signalled the rest of his force to battle stations.
He then went below and made his will, before returning to the quarterdeck to carry out an inspection.
Despite having 27 ships to Villeneuve's 33, Nelson was confident of success,
declaring that he would not be satisfied with taking fewer than 20 prizes.
He returned briefly to his cabin to write a final prayer,
after which he joined Victory’s signal lieutenant, John Pasco.

Mr Pasco, I wish to say to the fleet "England expects that every man will do his duty".
You must be quick, for I have one more signal to make, which is for close action.

--Battle of Trafalgar