My Lord has decreed that the Dauphin shall send me forth at the head of his armies, and with a troop of his soldiers; and he will do this ere long.

Be not afraid.

We must needs have patience, as did our Lord Himself, and be obedient, as He was.

For only as we look to Him for grace and guidance can we hope to do His perfect will." Thus spoke the Maid, who, being without letters, and knowing, as she said, no prayers save the Pater Noster, Ave Maria, and Credo, yet could speak in such fashion to those who sought her.

Was it wonder that the people believed in her?
that they would have been ready to tear in pieces any who durst contemn her mission, or declare her possessed of evil spirits?
Yet I will not say that it was fear which possessed the hearts of her judges, and decided their ruling in this matter.