noon
`` It depends , in the first place , upon how the Blues fight ; if they do well , they ought to beat us . In the next place , it depends on whether d'Elbee comes up in time . If he does , I think that we shall hold the place , but it will be stiff fighting . '' It was not until noon that Berruyer 's force was seen approaching . As soon as it was in sight the Vendeans poured out , and took up their station by the hill on which the guns were placed . In spite of what Jean had said , Leigh would have placed his band with the rest ; had not Cathelineau sent for him , half an hour before , and given him orders which were almost identical with the advice of Jean . `` I wish you and your band to keep out of this battle , Monsieur Stansfield .