It is no offence to me, save inasmuch as it doth seem a slighting of my Lord." The people flocked around her as she passed through the streets.

It was wonderful how the common townsfolk believed in her.

Already she was spoken of as a deliverer and a saviour of her country.

Nay, more, her gentleness and sweetness so won upon the hearts of those who came in contact with her, that mothers prayed of her to come and visit their sick children, or to speak words of comfort to those in pain and suffering; and such was the comfort and strength she brought with her, that there were whispers of miraculous cures being performed by her.

In truth, I have no knowledge myself of any miracle performed by her, and the Maid denied that she possessed such gifts of healing.