It is said that they were glad to see Jeanne.

But they had no great faith in the issue of the war.

The young Dame of Alencon said to her: "Jeannette, I am full of fear for my husband.

He has just come out of prison, and we have had to give so much money for his ransom that gladly would I entreat him to stay at home." To which Jeanne replied: "Madame, have no fear.

I will bring him back to you in safety, and either such as he is now or better."[714] [Footnote 713: Perceval de Cagny, p.