He can do nothing against Paris, and his presence before it will only incite the inhabitants against us, and increase their animosity.

It would have been better to have applied the force in reducing several strong towns where, as at Orleans, the bulk of the inhabitants are favourable to us.

In this way we should weaken the enemy, strengthen ourselves, and provide places of refuge for our people in case of need.

However, it is too late for such regrets.

The Prince is there, and we must take him what succour we can.
"I was pleased with you both, in the fights upon the day we entered.