Rodney trusts Rowley to hold the rear

Rodney valued a subordinate who would execute an assigned role despite confusion or heavy fire. Rowley commanded the rear in HMS Conqueror during the indecisive actions against Guichen, and his division came forward to support Rodney after Sandwich passed through the French line. The contrast is Captain Robert Carkett, whose mishandling of signals disrupted Rodney's intended maneuver. The tactical explanation makes the burden clear: a rear division had to keep the breach open while the center reformed, so its commander could not afford to break under pressure.