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Chapeau here was again of great use,
for he stood at Cathelineau's elbow, and hurried the men away as soon
as they touched his hand. But for this precaution, the work could never
have been done; and as it was, some of the men were discontented, and
declared their intention of returning home, for Cathelineau was called
away before he had completed his task: he was obliged to go the Town
Hall to attend a council that was held there of the different Vendean
chiefs.
The arms which they had taken in Vihiers and Doue, were of the greatest
use to them; in both places they had found a cannon; they had taken nine
or ten from Fontenay, and others from Thouars. Most of the men among
them now had muskets, and they were able to take to Saumur with them
twenty-four pieces of heavy artillery. What could the infamous blues
expect to do against a force so numerous, so well armed, and so well
officered!
That evening a council of war was held by the different chiefs of the
Vendeans in the Town Hall of Doue. Lescure, Larochejaquelin,
Cathelineau, d'Elbee, and Stofflet were there.


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