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The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)

CHAPTER XII
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73 (amplified in _La chronique de la Pucelle_, p.

288), which is more plausible than that of _Le journal du siege_.] After he had withdrawn, Jeanne, worn out by her morning's expedition, lay down on her bed with her hostess for a short sleep.

Sire Jean d'Aulon, who was very weary, stretched himself on a couch in the same room, thinking to take the rest he so greatly needed.

But scarce had he fallen asleep when the Maid leapt from her bed and roused him with a great noise.

He asked her what she wanted.
"In God's name," she answered in great agitation, "my Council have told me to go against the English; but I know not whether I am to go against their bastions or against Fastolf, who is bringing them supplies."[1008] [Footnote 1008: _Trial_, vol.iii, pp.


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