 On 20 June the Vendean commanders, including Cathelineau offered to allow the Republican forces to withdraw with honour if they sent over the Convention deputies as hostages.Gillet and Merlin de Douai attempted to flee, but the citizens cut the reins of their carriages, forcing them to stay.After the siege was lifted, Gillet dismissed General Beysser, attacked Baco, the mayor of Nantes, and demanded the recall of Jean-Baptiste Carrier.