They have absolutely refused to do so, until the arrival of the cannon that were promised to them, before they left Paris.

They may, by this time, be marching towards Saumur, with or without their cannon.

General Salomon is at Thouars, with a considerable force, and it is possible that he also may march to aid in the defence of Saumur; and as he has, in addition to the new levies, a fine battalion of gendarmes, his arrival at Saumur would greatly increase the strength of the defence.
"I should say that half your scouts had better go to Thouars and, should there be any considerable movement of troops there, they should bring me word at the greatest possible speed.

We shall tomorrow march forward and take post facing the enemy's positions, and on the ninth shall attack.

I tell you this in order that your scouts may know where to find me.
"To you, with the other half of your party, I give the charge of watching Saumur.