The theologians proved from their books that they ought not to believe her.

"There is more in God's book than in yours," Jeanne answered simply.

At last Charles himself received her in the midst of a throng of nobles and soldiers.

"Gentle Dauphin," said the girl, "my name is Jeanne the Maid.

The Heavenly King sends me to tell you that you shall be anointed and crowned in the town of Reims, and you shall be lieutenant of the Heavenly King who is the King of France." [Sidenote: Relief of Orleans] Orleans had already been driven by famine to offers of surrender when Jeanne appeared in the French court, and a force was gathering under the Count of Dunois at Blois for a final effort at its relief.