Winter was coming on, and after putting Nantes in a fresh state of defence and leaving Charles of Blois there, the Duke of Normandy dismissed his forces, engaging them to reassemble in the spring.

Had he pushed on at once he would have experienced no resistance, so great was the panic which the surrender of Nantes and the capture of De Montford had caused among the latter's partisans.
"In Rennes, especially, the deepest despondency was felt.

The countess, however, showed the greatest courage and firmness.

Showing herself, with her infant in her arms, she appealed to the citizens, and by her courageous bearing inspired them with new hopes.

Having restored heart at Rennes she traveled from garrison to garrison throughout the province, and filled all with vigour and resolution.