felt himself obliged to quit Compiegne likewise, "and went, greatly against the grain," says a contemporary chronicler, "as far as into the town of Senlis." The attack on Paris began vigorously.

Joan, with the Duke d'Alencon, pitched her camp at La Chapelle.

Charles took up his abode in the abbey of St.Denis.

The municipal corporation of Paris received letters with the arms of the Duke d'Alencon, which called upon them to recognize the king's authority, and promised a general amnesty.

The assault was delivered on the 8th of September.