This had happened to him at Agincourt, and only lately had he been released.
Perhaps his fears were pardonable, and those of his wife more so.
She had sought earnestly to hold him hack from this new campaign; and, when she could not prevail with him, she had addressed herself to the Maid with tears in her eyes, telling her how long had been his captivity in England, and with how great a sum he had been ransomed.

Why must he adventure himself again into danger?
The Maid had listened to all with gentle sympathy.

Though so fearless herself she was never harsh to those who feared, and the appeal of the Duchesse touched her.
"Fear nothing, Madame," she answered, "I will bring him back to you safe and sound.

Only pray for him always--pray for us day and night.

I will make his safety my special care.