Still, it would be of great importance to our generals to know whether they return to Thouars, or retire farther south." "Very well, captain; I will see that you are kept informed." "You had better instruct your first messengers to come straight here.

Cathelineau and the rest of the forces started, directly we did, and will halt at the junction of the roads, and are likely to remain there all day tomorrow.

Therefore, if your messengers find the wood deserted, they have simply to follow the road, and they will either overtake us, or find us with Cathelineau." "How long must we follow the Blues ?" "There is no occasion to go any great distance.

I do not suppose that we shall pursue them.

They could certainly defend themselves at Montreuil, and we should not risk suffering heavy loss, and having the men dispirited by failure, when all are needed for the work at Saumur.