She believed that for their sins they would be destroyed, but that if they fought in a state of grace they would win the victory.

Therein lay all her military science, save that she never feared danger.[95] She displayed a courage which was at once proud and gentle; she was more valiant, more constant, more noble than the men and in that worthy to lead them.

And is it not admirable and rare to find such heroism united to such innocence?
[Footnote 94: _Rossel et la legende de Jeanne d'Arc_ in _la Petite Republique_ of July 15, 1896; _Jeanne d'Arc soldat_ by Art Roe, in _le Temps_ of May 8, 1907.

See also the works of Captain Marin, always so praiseworthy for their carefulness and good faith.] [Footnote 95: _Trial_, vol.iii, p.

16.] Certain of the leaders indeed, and notably the princes of the blood royal, knew no more than she.