The ulama hesitated and refrained from a definite answer. However, he never hesitated to do so when the situation warranted. La Voisin hesitated, but was eventually convinced to agree. She hesitated but later accepted the offer. When ordered to strip, he hesitated. When in opposition he never hesitated to put firmly his party's case. Margaret hesitated to advance on London with her unruly army, and subsequently retreated. While the other cities again hesitated, Thebes decided to fight. McVie initially hesitated to join the pair, but did so in September. Jepsen sought to collaborate, stating she was a fan, which Hynes hesitated to believe. The City organised a new makeshift army and Charles hesitated and retreated. The Germans hesitated to risk a tank attack on the city, fearing heavy casualties. Smith at first hesitated, and then allowed permission. However, Theodosius hesitated and the decision was delayed. Muhammad Ali hesitated, believing he had support from France.