The officers were allowed to retain their sidearms, and the men to return to their homes.
Eighty cannon fell into the hands of the victors, many thousands of muskets, a large quantity of ammunition, and very many prisoners.
Here, as at other places, the peasants behaved with great moderation.

The agents of the Convention, who had tyrannized the town so long, were thrown into prison, as were their chief supporters; but private property was untouched.

On the following day there was a council, at which Lescure, seriously wounded as he was, was present.

It was agreed that it was indispensable that one man should be appointed commander-in-chief.

Many difficulties had arisen from independent action, by generals and leaders of bands more or less numerous, and it was necessary that all should act under the orders of a recognized head.
When this was agreed to, the question had to be decided as to who should be appointed to this responsible post.