"Joan," said he, "I was told that you meant to attack me; I know not whether you come from God or not; if you are from God, I fear you not at all, for God knows my good will; if you are from the devil, I fear you still less." He remained, and Beaugency was taken.

The English army came up.

Sir John Falstolf had joined Talbot.

Some disquietude showed itself amongst the French, so roughly handled for some time past in pitched battles.

"Ah! fair constable," said Joan to Richemont, "you are not come by my orders, but you are right welcome." The Duke d'Alencon consulted Joan as to what was to be done.