The League’s fleet is anchored at Petala, a natural harbor at the mouth of the Gulf of Lepanto. There are heated discussions about what to do. The Venetian Venier is furious: “Christianity will lose the greatest opportunity in the world” if we don’t give battle. Colonna agrees that it was necessary to at least “go and present battle.” On Saturday, October 6th, the wind drops, and it is decided to set sail at nightfall in battle formation. Heading east.
