Truly God is merciful, and we will trust him always." He was much pleased when the two young princes, both unhurt, rejoined him.

He issued orders to his officers to rally their troops as they came in, to evacuate Parthenay, and march at once to Niort.
The gallant De Mouy was appointed to command the city, and three or four days were spent there in rallying the remains of the army.
Scarce had they reached Niort when the Queen of Navarre arrived from La Rochelle, whence she had hastened, as soon as she had heard the news of the defeat.

The presence of this heroic woman speedily dispelled the despondency among the Huguenots.

Going about among them, and addressing the groups of officers and soldiers, she communicated to them her own fire and enthusiasm.

Nothing was lost yet, she said; the Germans had failed them, but their own valour had been conspicuous, and with the blessing of God matters would soon be restored.