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On 20 February, Constitution sighted the compact British ships Cyane and Levant sailing in firm and gave chase.[129] Cyane and Levant began a number of broadsides towards her, but Stewart outmaneuvered both of these and forced Levant to attract off for repairs. He concentrated fire on Cyane, which soon struck her hues.[129] Levant returned to engag