However, whoever it is who has commanded has done us great service, for that three hours which have been gained will make all the difference.

They cannot arrive, now, until after dark, and will not attack before morning; and by that time, our force will have doubled." "Here comes our officer, monsieur!" the peasant exclaimed; as Leigh, with his party, came down the street, loudly cheered by the peasants who had fought under him.
"Why, it is Jean Martin's young brother-in-law!" Monsieur Bonchamp exclaimed and, raising his voice, he called to Jean, who was talking to a group of other officers near.
Jean ran up.
"Monsieur Martin, it is your young Englishman who has held Berruyer in check, for three hours; see how the peasants are cheering him!" Cathelineau advanced to meet Leigh, who halted his band and saluted the general.

The latter stepped forward, and returned the salute by lifting his hat.
"Monsieur Stansfield," he said, "I salute you, as the saviour of our position here.

Had Berruyer arrived this afternoon, we must have retired; for we are not yet in sufficient force to withstand his attack.

Tomorrow we shall, I hope, be strong enough to beat him.