They were ordered to travel at the top of their speed, and Jean Martin was in command of them.
The expedition was crowned with success.

The infantry, who had been stationed outside the chateau, fled at once.

Their commandant Villemet, Leigonyer's best officer, charged the Vendeans with his little body of cavalry.

He was received with a volley.

Two of his men were killed, and he himself and nine of his men were wounded.
He managed, however, to burst through the Vendeans, and to overtake his flying infantry.