Fear not.' I did as I was bidden, and I came to the King without hindrance."[747] [Footnote 747: _Trial_, vol.iii, p.

204 (evidence of Brother Seguin).] Then the word fell to Brother Guillaume Aimery: "According to what you have said, the Voice told you that God will deliver the people of France from their distress; but if God will deliver them he has no need of men-at-arms." "In God's name," replied the Maid, "the men-at-arms will fight, and God will give the victory." Maitre Guillaume declared himself satisfied.[748] [Footnote 748: _Ibid._, pp.

203, 204.] On the 22nd of March, Maitre Pierre de Versailles and Maitre Jean Erault went together to Jean Rabateau's lodging.

The squire, Gobert Thibault, whom Jeanne had already seen at Chinon, came with them.

He was a young man and very simple, one who believed without asking for a sign.