11/16 At home when any was sick in the village, I was always sent for. And wherefore not now? Soon I shall be going back to them, my task accomplished. Wherefore should I not be their friend and sister still ?" Then all would laugh to think of the Maid of Orleans going back to take up the life of a peasant again at Domremy; but the Maid's face grew grave and earnest as she would make reply: "Indeed, if my work for my King is accomplished, I would fain do so. |