"Most dear lord," said the constable to the king, "I know that there is no greater honor than to have the care of your person; but it would be great grief to my comrades not to have me with them.

I say not that they could not do without me; but for a fortnight now I have been getting everything ready for bringing most honor to you and yours.

They would be much surprised if I should now withdraw." The king was somewhat embarrassed.
"Constable," said he, "I would fain have you in my company to-day; you know well that my lord my father loved you and trusted you more than any other; in the name of God and St.Denis do whatever you think best.

You have a clearer insight into the matter than I and those who have advised me.

Only attend my mass to-morrow." The battle began with spirit the next morning, in the midst of a thick fog.