When the table was cleared, the Bastard, who had come to the treasurer's house, talked with her for a moment.

He was gracious and polite, but spoke with restraint.
"I have heard on good authority," he remarked, "that Fastolf is soon to join the English who are conducting the siege.

He brings them supplies and reinforcements and is already at Janville." At these tidings Jeanne appeared very glad and said, laughing: "Bastard, Bastard, in God's name, I command thee to let me know as soon as thou shalt hear of Fastolf's arrival.

For should he come without my knowledge, I warn thee thou shalt lose thy head."[1004] [Footnote 1004: _Trial_, vol.iii, p.

212 (Jean d'Aulon's evidence).] Far from betraying any annoyance at so rude a jest, he replied that she need have no fear, he would let her know.[1005] [Footnote 1005: _Ibid._, p.