On the morning of the 30th they must have been convinced that the popular revolution had taken place.

The town bands were waiting for the Maid to put herself at their head, and with her to march immediately against the _Godons_.
The captains endeavoured to make them understand that they must wait for the army from Blois and the company of Marshal de Boussac, who that night had set out to meet the army.

The citizens in arms would listen to nothing, and with loud cries clamoured for the Maid.

She did not appear.

My Lord the Bastard, who was honey-tongued, had advised her to keep away.[968] This was the last advantage the leaders gained over her.