They had slunk off in the night, and were utterly gone.

The soldiers were gathered in the churches to hear Mass.

All that could do so attended where it was known the Maid would be, and when she had received the Sacrament herself, hundreds crowded to do the like; and I suppose there were thousands in the city that day, who, having confessed and received absolution, received the pledge of the Lord's death, though perhaps some of them had not thought of such a duty for years and years.
And here I may say that this was not an act for once and all.

Day by day in the camp Mass was celebrated, and the Holy Sacrament given to all who asked and came.

The Maid ever sought to begin the day thus, and we of her personal household generally followed her example.