They clamoured to be led back to her, to show the mettle of which they were made.

I trow they will not waver again, now that she hath them beneath her eye." "It is marvellous how she doth hold them by the power of her glance, by her gentleness and devotion.

And, look you, what hath she done to the English?
It was rumoured through the city that so soon as the relief army approached the English lines, there would be an attack in force, and our comrades would be driven back at the sword's point, and have to fight every inch of the way.

Yet what has been the truth?
The Maid led us to the spot which commanded the road--well in the heart of the English lines.

Their fortresses were humming like hives of bees disturbed.