For she had not yet given up hope of gaining a hearing from the leaders of the siege.

But at the foot of the hill, at a place called La Croix-Morin, she met some _Godons_ who were keeping watch.
And there, in tones grave, pious, and noble, she summoned them to retreat before the hosts of the Lord.

"Surrender, and your lives shall be spared.

In God's name go back to England.

If ye will not I will make you suffer for it."[984] [Footnote 984: 1 May.