They will, at least, have no suspicion of them; and the strength of the insurrection lies in the fact that it is a peasant rising, and not an insurrection stirred up by men of family." At ten o'clock they arrived at Cathelineau's camp.

Just as they reached the spot, they encountered Monsieur Sapinaud de la Verrie.
He was riding at the head of about a hundred peasants, all of whom were armed with muskets.

They had, early that morning, attacked the little town of Herbiers.

It was defended by two companies of soldiers, with four or five cannon; and the Republicans of the town had ranged themselves with the Blues.

Nevertheless the peasants, led by their commander and his nephew, had fearlessly attacked them and, with a loss of only two or three wounded, defeated the enemy and captured the place, obtaining a sufficient supply of muskets to arm themselves.
As Jean Martin was known to Monsieur Sapinaud, they saluted each other cordially.
"So you are coming willingly, Monsieur Martin.