I don't believe that the new levies have courage enough to keep steady through a whole night's uncertainty.
"You had best draw off some distance and rest, till you hear, by the firing, that some change has taken place.

If you hear that the Blues are retreating, follow them at a distance.

It is important for the generals to know what course they are taking.

They may halt in Montreuil, they may return to Thouars, they may retire to Niort or Parthenay.
"If they remain in Montreuil, let us know at once, because in that case we shall have to stay here, in case they should attempt to push on again.

If they go farther, we need have no more concern about them.