12/61 In the huts the French found many of their own men imprisoned. After bringing them out, they set fire to the fort, and thus made known to the English their new disaster.[1046] It is said to have been the Maid who ordered the fire in order to put a stop to the pillage in which her men were mercilessly engaging.[1047] [Footnote 1046: _Chronique de la Pucelle_, p.291.Jean Chartier, _Chronique_, vol.i, p.72._Journal du siege_, pp. Of doubtful authenticity.] [Footnote 1047: _Chronique de la Pucelle_, p. 291.] A great advantage had been won. |