Ten of the number had to return with the raft, but still from
thirty to forty had been taken over, and that without any great delay.
After this first success the boats were sent round to work between the
island and the other shore, and the raft was kept passing to and fro
over the river the whole night. Nobody got over with dry feet, but still
no one was drowned, and upon the whole Chapeau was considered to be
entitled to the thanks of the whole army for the success of his
invention. He had certainly accelerated their passage fivefold.
CHAPTER VII
CATHELINEAU'S MOTHER
The old motto, attributing disrespect to every prophet in his own
country, had not been proved true with reference to Cathelineau in St.
Florent. His deeds, during the short period of his triumph, had been
celebrated there with general admiration, and since his death, his
memory had been almost adored. The people of the town had had no public
means of showing their appreciation of his valour; they had not as yet
had time to erect monuments to his honour, or to establish other
chronicles of his virtues, than those which were written in the hearts
of his townsmen.
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