Of those who remained, fully fifteen thousand were women and children.
On the march, Leigh always rode by the side of his sister, generally carrying the child before him.

Jean, as one of the leading officers, now rode with Rochejaquelein at the head of the column.

Patsey suffered less, on her own account, than on that of the poor people who had to journey on foot.

The cold was intense and, except when they entered a town, it was impossible to obtain provisions.

The horses were worn out and half famished, a great proportion of the fugitives were without shoes, and the clothing of all was in rags.
In order to spare her the sight of the misery prevailing among those who marched in the rear of the column, Leigh always rode with his sister in the rear of the leading division.