We cannot go back.

We are now the enemies of the Republic, and we must attack our enemies elsewhere, or they will attack and overwhelm us in our little town." They then determined that Cathelineau, on the next morning, should address the people from the window of the market-place, and that afterwards he and Forte should go through the neighbouring country and implore the assistance of the people, of the gentry, the priests, the farmers, and the peasants, in opposing the hated levy of the Republican forces; but first they would go to the gentry, and the names of many were mentioned whom it was thought would be sure to join them.

The first was that of Henri de Larochejaquelin, and the next that of his friend M.de Lescure.

Who loved the people so well as they, and whom did the people love so truly?
Yes, they would call on young Larochejaquelin and his friend to be their leaders.
Early on the morrow, the postillion addressed the people from the market-place.

He did not seek to himself the honour of doing so, nor, when he was asked to come forward as the leader of the people, did he refuse to do so.